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Kabul: Afghanistan rulers appointed Maulvi Abdul Kabir as the acting Prime Minister on Wednesday after reports surfaced that the Prime Minister Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund has fallen ill.
Afghanistan media said that Maulvi Kabir will now serve as the head of government until Akhundzada recovers.
the authorities are yet to reveal any details related to Akhundzada’s illness.
Maulvi Kabir, previously served as the governor of Nangarhar province during the Taliban’s former rule from 1996 to 2001.
As a prominent figure within the Taliban, Maulvi Kabir has held a crucial position in the negotiations with the United States in Qatar.
His involvement led to the signing of the Doha Agreement, a significant milestone that marked an agreement between the US and the Taliban, outlining a framework for peace and the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
