Government forces retook control of Khawaja Omari district, one of the most secure regions of Ghazni province, from the Taliban just hours after the group attacked state buildings and offices early Thursday morning, local officials confirmed.

However, officials said the Taliban set fire to the district governor’s building.

The district governor Ali Dost Shams was killed in the attack along with 15 security force members and civilians.

In this episode of Mehwar, host Jamalnasir Farahmand discusses the topic with Shahgul Rezaee, an MP from Ghazni province.