Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund

Taliban Militant

Afghan Pashmul, Panjwayi District (now in Zhari District), Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

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Quick Info

ProfessionTaliban Militant
NationalityAfghan
Date of Birth26/03/1949
Age77 years
BirthplacePashmul, Panjwayi District (now in Zhari District), Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

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Bio/Wiki

Popular NameMullah Akhund
Famous forBeing the acting Prime Minister and head of state of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationStudied in various seminaries in Afghanistan; unable to complete education due to fight against Soviets

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsFollower of Islam, known for limiting women's rights and denying civil rights to minorities of ethnicity and religion
EthnicityEthnic Pashtun

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Additional InfoMarried at the age of 21

Family

WifeName Not Known

Career

Political PartyTaliban
Political Journey
  • On 27 September 1996, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan
  • On 13 November 2001, Tenure as Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister ended
  • On 7 September 2021, Acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan
  • Governor of Kandahar Province
  • Headed the Taliban's leadership council (Rahbari Shura) in Quetta, Pakistan from 2001 to 2021
  • Foreign Minister from 1998 to 27/10/1999

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. One of the four founders of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
2. His Pashtun lineage can be traced back to Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of modern Afghanistan.
3. He supported the Taliban movement financially and logistically.
4. Established diplomatic relationships with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE for Taliban acknowledgment.
5. Became the head of the Taliban's commissions in 2013.
6. A close associate of Mullah Mansoor and Mullah Haibatullah following their demise.
7. Subject to U.N. sanctions for involvement in the Taliban government from 1996-2001.
8. One of the key architects of the destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan in 2001.
9. Unlike many Taliban leaders, did not fight against Soviet forces in the 1980s but provided religious guidance.
10. Close associate and political advisor to Mullah Mohammed Omar, the founder of the Taliban.
11. Has written several books about Islam.
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