Who is the current Head of State in Afghanistan?

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(A) Ashraf Ghani
(B) Hassan Hamayoun Akhund
(C) Hibat Ullah Akhunzada
(D) None of these

🧠 Explanation:

  • Since mid‑August 2021, Afghanistan has been ruled under the Islamic Emirate system led by the Taliban.
  • The de facto head of state holds the title of Supreme Leader, who holds ultimate authority over political, religious, and military affairs.
  • The current Supreme Leader, serving as the head of state, is Hibatullah Akhundzada, appointed in 2016 and officially governing since the Taliban takeover in August 2021. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Although a prime minister also exists in the government structure, the final decision-making power rests with the Supreme Leader.