Taliban appoints acting governor of central bank

KABUL, Aug 23 (APP):The Taliban on Monday appointed Haji Muhammad Idrees as acting Governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, central bank of the country.

Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, in a tweet, said that Haji Muhammad Idrees had been given the responsibility to help organize the affairs of government institutions and banking system in the country to resolve the people’s problems.

The banks are closed and government offices are empty since the take over of Afghan capital Kabul on August 15. The Taliban have asked all the government employees to join their duties without any fear.