Afghanistan to soon have ‘regular, disciplined and strong Army’: Taliban army chief Qari Fasihuddin

Taliban spokesman Ahmadullah Muttaqi also confirmed in a tweet that Afghanistan will "soon have a well-organised army and force".

New Delhi: A senior Taliban leader Qari Fasihuddin, while taking charge as the new army chief of Afghanistan, said that the country will soon have a “regular and disciplined” army of its own. Qari Fasihuddin in a press conference on Wednesday (September 15, 2021) in Kabul revealed that discussions are underway to decide on the formation of a “regular, disciplined and strong army” in the country in the near future. 

According to an India Today report, the Taliban leader added that their soldiers will be trained to defend the boundaries of Afghanistan. Additionally, Taliban spokesman Ahmadullah Muttaqi also confirmed in a tweet that Afghanistan will "soon have a well-organised army and force".

"We will not let a civil war erupt. Those disturbing security and stability will be trampled and those opposing the Taliban will be arrested," Taliban army chief Qari Fasihuddin was quoted as saying.