The current position of supreme leader, held by Haibatullah Akhundzada, is head of state, commander-in-chief of the Islamic Army of Afghanistan, the country’s highest religious authority, and has final approval and say on all political decisions and appointments. All legislators, cabinet ministers, and judges are directly appointed by the supreme leader after consultation and approval with the Rahbari Shura. The supreme leader can also nominate members of the Rahbari Shura to propose officials for final approval.[3]