Haji Mohammad Idris
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Haji Mohammad Idris | |
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| Occupation | Banker |
| Years active | 2021 |
| Known for | Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan |
Haji Mohammad Idris () held the position of acting Governor at the Central Bank of Afghanistan from 24 August until 8 October 2021. Before this appointment, Idris led the financial division of the Taliban movement but does not possess formal education or professional training in finance.
In August 2021, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid declared that the leadership of the Islamic Emirate had designated Idris to manage the Central Bank. His responsibilities included restructuring government agencies, ensuring banking sector stability, and tackling economic issues affecting the public.