KABUL (Pajhwok): The National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday directed the defense and security forces to intensify their operations against insurgents in order to protect civilian lives and reduce security forces’ casualties.
The NSC, President Ashraf Ghani’s security team, issued the directives after thousands fled homes to escape clashes between Taliban militants and Afghan forces in two districts of southern Ghazni province --- Jaghori and Malistan.
While more than 30 policemen were killed in a single Taliban attack . . .
