Hamdullah Nomani is the mayor of

Kabul Kabul (; ps, , ; , ) is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province; it is administratively divided into 22 municipal districts. Acco ...

since August 24, 2021, replacing Mohammad Daud Sultanzoy. He is also served the same position during the

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. Born in Sipayaw village,

Andar District Andar ( ps, اندړ ولسوالۍ) is one of the eastern districts of Ghazni Province in Afghanistan. The population has been estimated at 88,300, all Pashtun. The district center is Miray while the other main town is Andar. The district is n ...

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, Nomani also served as

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and member of the Leadership council. In September of 2021, Nomani ordered women

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to stay home.

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