
He Was Once a Covert Taliban Operative. Now He’s the Friendly Taxman
In a country crippled by international sanctions and economic hardship, one man stands out: Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi. Once a covert operative for the Taliban, he now heads the Taxpayers Services Directorate in Afghanistan. This remarkable transformation highlights a unique segment of Afghanistan’s ongoing struggles with governance and economic revitalization. From Operative to Official Ghorbandi’s journey…