Some Meshrano Jirga or upper house of parliament members on Tuesday expressed concern over the security situation in Ghazni province and urged the Independent Election Commission (IEC) to extend the voter registration deadline in districts.
Recently Taliban militants attacked Jaghatu, Deh Yak and Qarabagh districts, killing 12 policemen including a unit commander.
The Taliban insurgents claimed taking control of Deh Yak district, but security forces rejected the claim.
The security situation in a number of provinces particularly Ghazni were discussed at yesterday’s upper house session.
Senator Mohammad Rahim Hussanyar from Ghazni province said the Jaghatu district had been overrun and Ajristan and Deh Yak districts were on the verge of collapse.
He warned if no attention was paid, the provincial capital, Ghazni City, along with some districts might fall into the hands of Taliban soon.
A number of others senators expressed similar views about the security situation of Ghazni province and urged security organizations to take measures.
Senate Chairman Fazl Hadi Muslimyar also expressed concern over the security situation across the country and urged security officials to dispatch reinforcements to areas under threat.
He also complained about the NATO mission and said they should support the Afghan security forces besides providing equipment and training.
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