In accordance with paragraph 20 of resolution 2160 (2014), the 1988 Sanctions Committee makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in the 1988 Sanctions List.
Ahmad Taha Khalid Abdul Qadir was listed on 23 February 2001 as Governor of the Paktia Province of the Taliban regime so falling within the provisions of resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000) of the United Nations Security Council regarding acts and activities of the Taliban authorities
Ahmad Taha Khalid Abdul Qadir also served under the Taliban regime as Governor of the Kunar Province at the end of 2001. He was responsible for Wardak Province for the Taliban as at September 2009. He was the Taliban member responsible for Nangarhar Province as at 2011. He is a close associate of Sirajuddin Jallaloudine Haqqani (TAi.144).