POLITICS — April 13, 2026
Sources: Ali Ahmad Seifi Replaces Abdul Hakim Hamat as Head of Ktalawi Exemption Section in Taliban Ministry of Public Health
Informed sources report that Ali Ahmad Seifi has replaced Abdul Hakim Hamat as head of the Ktalawi exemption section in the Taliban Ministry of Public Health following an Amu TV exposé and prior corruption allegations.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
Informed sources report that Ali Ahmad Seifi has been appointed as the new head of the Ktalawi exemption section in the Taliban Ministry of Public Health, replacing Abdul Hakim Hamat.
The replacement follows Abdul Hakim Hamat's dismissal after an Amu TV exposé. The sources indicated that the investigative report prompted the latest removal from the position.
According to the sources, Hamat had previously been dismissed for corruption by Qalandar Abad, who served as the Taliban Minister of Public Health at the time. Despite the earlier dismissal, Hamat was reappointed after Noor Jalal Jalali became the Minister of Health.
The sources also leveled accusations of financial misconduct against Hamat in connection with the national measles vaccination campaign. They claimed the campaign failed.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Single source (Amu TV) relying entirely on unnamed 'informed sources'; no named officials or on-record attribution for the core personnel changes and corruption claims.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Amu TV: "contrary to administrative principles" - implies violation of rules; "accused of financial corruption" and "faced failure" - frames actions and outcomes with negative judgment and advocacy against the official.
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