According to the Taliban spokesperson, both Mullah Akhund and Mullah Baradar were nominated to the two top posts by Mullah Haibatullah. At the onset of his presser, Mujahid announced Taliban’s “full control over the state affairs”. He said that Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund would head the new cabinet as prime minister, while Mullah Ghani Baradar would be his second-in-command. “Mullah Haibatullah nominated Mullah Muhammad Hassan as Raees-e-Jamhoor [prime minister] in yesterday’s meeting and also Mullah Baradar Akhund and deputies,” Mujahid said. Newly appointed Afghan Intelligence Chief Mullah Abdul Wasiq.

Source: The Express Tribune September 07, 2021 14:42 UTC