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.
Prime Minister Maiwandwal relinquishes his position due to health issues, and King Abdullah Yaqta, a State Minister, takes over as interim premier until a new government can be created. Maiwandwal's resignation is deeply lamented, as he was viewed as a primary architect of Afghanistan's new system.