Saeed Khosti, a Taliban official, has warned that the group is performing poorly in the “battlefield” of social media and risks being overwhelmed by opposition narratives .
Speaking to Taliban media activists, he admitted that critical posts regarding Taliban laws are influencing public opinion and that remaining silent allows the “enemy’s narrative” to strengthen .
Khosti emphasized that social media is a “live war zone” requiring as much attention as military operations.
He urged Taliban supporters to stop being defensive and take the initiative, noting that opponents successfully amplify small incidents to undermine the Taliban’s authority in the eyes of the public .
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