Ghaznfar Group: The Silent Partner in the Afghan Army’s Logistical Collapse?

A Structural Review of Corruption, Political Incompetence, and the Fall of the Afghan Army

Four years after the fall of the Islamic Republic led by President Ashraf Ghani, examining the root causes of the collapse has become more urgent than ever. The downfall of the republic was not solely the result of military defeat on the battlefield—it stemmed from deeply rooted corruption, poor leadership, political collusion, and unaccountable contracting practices. One key player in this hidden narrative is Ghaznfar Group, a long-established business conglomerate, widely perceived as a symbol of unchecked influence and privilege.

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ARG Times is an independent, nonpartisan media outlet publishing in both Dari and English. Our trial broadcast began on the fourth anniversary of the fall of the Afghan Republic—a time when many independent voices in Afghanistan were being silenced.