Coinciding with the government's decision to convene a consultative Loya Jirga over the release of the remaining Taliban prisoners, the related institutions in the peace process have come under criticism for their performance.

Political figures and citizens of the country, are calling the High Peace Council, the High Council for National Reconciliation and the Ministry of Peace "symbolic," as they say these three institutions have done nothing effective to achieve peace in the country.

The criticism is raised as Kabul will host a Loya Jirga in the coming two days to discuss the 400 Taliban prisoners.

In this episode host Yaser Abrar discusses the topic with the following guests:

Sayek Akbar Agha, former Taliban commander

Mawolana Farid, first VP special envoy