LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): The Taliban, a senior government official said on Friday.
But the militants could not make further gains, said Abdul Jabbar Qahraman, President Ashraf Ghani’s point man for counterinsurgency offensives in the restive province.
Addressing a media briefing in Lashkargah, Qahraman accused the neighbouring countries -- particularly Pakistan -- of brazenly interfering in Helmand and other parts of the country.
He said Pakistan was out to strengthen its foothold in Helmand to deflect criticism from the international community of its duplicitous role.
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