ISLAMABAD 15 Aug 2025: The Taliban leader's directive to ministers to avoid using
the term "acting" in their official designations likely reflects an
attempt to project stability, authority, and permanence in the governance
structure of Afghanistan.
Maulavi Hibatullah Akhundzada
The supreme leader of the Taliban, Maulavi Hibatullah
Akhundzada, in his message on the occasion of fourth anniversary of takeover of
power in Afghanistan, said: “We give strict instructions to all officials of
the Islamic Emirate to remain in the service of the Islamic system and the
Muslims, to strive for the well-being and comfort of the people, and that all
ministers and cabinet members of the Islamic Emirate must refrain from using
the word “acting” in their titles.”
By discouraging the use of "acting" before their
titles, the Taliban leadership aims to convey that their appointed ministers
are fully empowered and legitimate, rather than temporary placeholders or
caretakers.
This move can be seen as part of the Taliban's broader
efforts to establish a functioning government and gain both internal and
external recognition, despite the lack of formal international recognition for
their regime.
Presenting ministers without the "acting"
qualifier suggests a more stable and consolidated administration, which might
help in diplomatic engagements and in managing domestic affairs more
effectively.
While explicit statements explaining this directive are not
detailed in the search results, this interpretation aligns with the Taliban's
recent actions such as appointing cabinet ministers and increasing diplomatic
presence abroad to normalize their governance and strengthen their position.
Akhundzada was appointed as Taliban supreme leader on 25 May 2016, succeeding Mansour, who had been killed in a U.S. drone strike.
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