Due to a failure to improve the stagnating economy, he lost both positions on 9 June 1971 and became ambassador to Italy. Unlike many politicians who were prominent under the rule of Zahir Shah, Etemadi remained in the government after the 1973 coup in which a republic was established under the rule of Mohammed Daoud Khan.
Due to economic issues, he lost both positions on June 9, 1971, and became an ambassador to Italy. Unlike other politicians who were prominent during Zahir Shah's rule, Etemadi continued in the government after the 1973 coup that established a republic under Mohammed Daoud Khan.