Based on credential reports, at least half of Afghan Taliban recently freed from Pakistani prisons has rejoined the insurgency. It is also reported that many Taliban released from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay have also gone underground and there is no credible news about their intentions. Have they rejoined insurgents or waiting for better time to hunt?

The report signifies where and how the truck of peace process bound. We were witness to mass release of Taliban prisoners from Pakistani jail. The decision came after a visit of the Afghan High peace council to Islamabad, asking for its serious steps in supporting Kabul to reach to a peace deal with armed opposition last year. Since then, several Taliban key figures have been released, including Mullah Nooruddin Turabi, the former Minister of Promotion of Virtue and Suppression during Taliban regime.

But Mullah Abdul Ghani Brader on whom Islamabad would have been much appreciated still remains in custody though Pakistani officials have announced their intention to let him free. Definitely, Kabul lately has been supporter of the move and has always welcomed the decision provided that it is in close coordination. In spite, such strong move from Afghan government and its severe support for their release to push peace process, yet opposition leaders have not held a single step to appreciate the move.

 Now the approval of rejoining insurgency underscores the difficulties in reaching a political deal with the Taliban before the end of 2014, when NATO and U.S. troops are scheduled to have completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Taliban have long refused to speak directly with Karzai or his government. But at Karzai's insistence, there have been efforts to have the insurgents speak directly with the Afghan government. As mentioned, huge number of militants has been released from Afghan prison and lobbied with Pakistani officials to act similarly.

It was highly appreciating if the government at least kept foot on brake. The number released is high and if all decide to rejoin militants it can mount pressure on government. Hereafter, the government should act wisely and notice that sticking to the policy would not necessarily end to peace. So, if the Taliban leaders avoid showing any flexibility, the rest of prisoners should be kept in custody. At least, they would not find a chance to kill many more Afghan soldiers.