Who is the Chief Executive of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan?

🧠 Explanation:

As of August 2025, Afghanistan’s political structure under the Taliban, who regained control in 2021, does not designate a single Chief Executive in the traditional sense. The Taliban’s governance, led by the Supreme Leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, operates through a collective leadership model, with key figures like Sirajuddin Haqqani and Mullah Yaqoob overseeing specific portfolios. The absence of a formally recognized Chief Executive reflects the Taliban’s non-conventional administrative framework, prioritizing Islamic governance over Western-style executive roles, which complicates international recognition and diplomatic relations with Afghanistan’s de facto government.