Prime Minister Maiwandwal resigns for health reasons, the king asking Abdullah Yaqta, Minister of State, to assume the premiership ad interim pending the formation of a new government. Maiwandwal's resignation is widely regretted, since he is looked upon as one of the main architects of the new Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister Maiwandwal's decision to step down due to health concerns led the king to ask Abdullah Yaqta, a State Minister, to serve as interim premier until a new government can be established. Maiwandwal's resignation is deeply regretted, as he was widely seen as a key figure in shaping Afghanistan's new framework.