Ahmadullah Wasiq
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Ahmadullah Wasiq | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Head of Cultural Commission | |
| Assumed office 15 August 2021 | |
| Deputy Central Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2021 | |
| Central Spokesman | Zabiullah Mujahid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Afghanistan |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Afghanistan |
| Branch/service | Cultural Commission |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) |
Ahmadullah Wasiq (Pashto: احمد اللہ وثیق) is an Afghan politician currently Director general of phyisical education and sports the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.[1][2] Since 25 October 2021 he is also serving as Deputy Central Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan alongside Inamullah Samangani and Maulvi Asadullah (Bilal Karimi).[3] He is from Ghazni Province.[1]
On 26 August 2021, Wasiq, along with Anas Haqqani, visited the Afghanistan Cricket Board. They met with cricket board officials and national players and assured them of all possible cooperation for the promotion of cricket.[4][5]
Al Emara Press Reporter[edit]
Throughout early 2020 to mid 2021, Ahmadullah appeared as the host of Al Emara frequently interviewing Taliban figures around Taliban-controlled territories throughout the country. It is believed that he has a significant importance in the Taliban's media offices along with Abdul Qahar Balkhi.
See also[edit]
- Politics of Afghanistan
- Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai
- Anas Haqqani
- Abdul Qahar Balkhi
- Suhail Shaheen
- Zabiullah Mujahid
- Tariq Ghazniwal
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Who is who in Taliban's caretaker cabinet?". Pajhwok Afghan News. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Cricket Australia still aiming to host Afghanistan Test". France 24. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "ذبیح الله مجاهد او درې مرستیالان یې معرفي شول". 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Afghanistan's first Test against Australia still set for November". 1 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "'We want good relations': Taliban says Afghanistan, Australia cricket Test to proceed". Special Broadcasting Service. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.