Supreme Leader of Afghanistan

The supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, or simply known as the supreme leader of Afghanistan is the head of state and head of government of Afghanistan. The leader is also the commander-in-chief of the Afghan Armed Forces.

Supreme Leader of Islamic Emirate of Aghanistan
Incumbent Hibatullah Akhundzada since 15 August 2021
Type	Head of state Head of government
Member of	Cabinet Executive Branch of Afghanistan
Residence	Afghanistan Presidential Palace
Seat	Kabul
Appointer	Leadership Council
Term length	Life tenture, no term limit
Precursor	Ashraf Ghani (as president)
Inaugural holder	Mohammed Omar (1996–2001)
Formation	15 August 2021 (government collapse)
Succession	President of Afghanistan (as head of state and government)
Deputy	Deputy Supreme Leader of Afghanistan

Hitbatullah Akhundzada is the second and current supreme leader of Afghanistan, in office since August 15, 2021.