Haji Mohammad Idris
Haji Mohammad Idris حاجی محمد ادریس | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Da Afghanistan Bank (acting) | |
| In office 24 August 2021 – 8 October 2021 | |
| Leader | Hibatullah Akhundzada |
| Preceded by | Ajmal Ahmady |
| Succeeded by | Shakir Jalali (acting) |
| Head of the Commission for Financial Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan | |
| Assumed office c. 2001 | |
| Leader | Mohammed Omar Akhtar Mansoor Hibatullah Akhundzada |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Profession | politician |
Haji Mohammad Idris (Pashto: حاجی محمد ادریس [hɑˈd͡ʒi mʊˈhamad idˈris]) who served as acting Governor of the Afghanistan Central Bank from 24 August 2021 to 8 October 2021.[1] Idris was head of the Taliban's finance section, but he has no formal financial training or higher education.[2]
In August 2021, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement that the leadership of the Islamic Emirate had given Haji Mohammad Idris the responsibility of the Central Bank of Afghanistan. The purpose of the appointment is to organize government institutions and the banking system and solve public problems.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Taliban name acting head of central bank as economic turmoil grows". Reuters. August 23, 2021.
- ^ "Taliban name acting head of central bank as economic turmoil grows". Reuters. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ "Amrullah Saleh Slams Taliban's 'Money Launderer' Pick for Central Bank Head. Who is Haji Mohammad Idris?". News18. August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Taliban puts together a team with unproven credentials to fix sinking Afghan economy". Business Today.
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