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

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.