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The National Stock Exchange of India has issued a circular regarding the amendment of five entries in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List. In accordance with Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and SEBI's Anti-Money Laundering guidelines, stock exchanges, depositories, KYC Registration Agencies, and registered intermediaries must ensure they do not maintain accounts for individuals or entities listed by the UNSC. Entities are required to monitor the updated sanctions list and ensure compliance with asset freezing, travel bans, and arms embargoes. Any requests for de-listing must be forwarded electronically to the Joint Secretary (CTCR), Ministry of Home Affairs.
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National Stock Exchange of India Limited
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| Department: INVESTOR SERVICES CELL | |
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| Download Ref No: NSE/ISC/75631 | Date: August 07, 2026 |
| Circular Ref. No: 36/2026 |
To All Members,
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Security Council 1988 (2011) amends 05 entries in its Taliban Sanctions List
The Exchange is in receipt of a communication from the SEBI regarding Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Security Council 1988 (2011) amends 05 entries in its Taliban Sanctions List. Copy is enclosed herewith as Annexure 1.
Members are advised to take note of the above for necessary actions and ensure compliance.
For and on behalf of National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Shanti Idnani Vice President
| Toll Free No | Email id |
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| 1800 266 0050 (select option 5) | uci@nse.co.in |
Page 1 of 4 August 05, 2026
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Security Council 1988 (2011) amends 05 entries in its Taliban Sanctions List
Clause 54 of the SEBI Master Circular, “Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/ Obligations of Securities Market Intermediaries under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and rules framed thereunder” dated June 06, 2024, inter-alia, states that ‘The Stock exchanges and the registered intermediaries shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and amendments thereto, they do not have any accounts in the name of individuals/ entities appearing in the lists of individuals and entities, suspected of having terrorist links, which are approved by and periodically circulated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’.
In this regard, United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) has issued a following notification regarding the amendment to 1988 List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2816 (2026), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:
2.1. Note SC/16425 dated July 30, 2026 regarding the amendment of 05 entries in UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Sanctions list (Annexure-1). The notification can be accessed at the following URL: https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16425.doc.htm .
The updated sanctions list, which includes names of individuals and entities is available at: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1988/materials.
As per the instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), any request for de-listing received by any bank, stock exchanges/ depositories, intermediaries regulated by SEBI and Insurance companies is to be forwarded electronically to Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA for consideration. Individuals, groups, undertakings or entities seeking to be removed from the Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions List can submit their request for delisting to either directly to the Focal Point for Delisting established pursuant to resolution 1730 (2006) or through his/her State of residence or nationality. More details are available at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1988/materials/procedures_delisting.
Stock Exchanges, Depositories, KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) and registered intermediaries are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC communication and ensure compliance.
Page 2 of 4 Annexure - 1 SC/16425 30 July 2026
Security Council Sanctions Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1988 (2011) Amends Five Names on Its Sanctions List
On 30 July 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entries below on its 1988 List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2816 (2026), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.
A. Individuals
TAi.044 Name: 1: HAMDULLAH 2: NOMANI 3: na 4: na Name (original script): حمد هللا نعمانى Title: Maulavi Designation: a) Minister of Higher Education under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) b) Mayor of Kabul City under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) Approximately 1968 b) 28 Aug. 1965 POB: a) Sipayaw village, Andar District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan b) Ghazni, Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: HAMDULLAH NUMANI Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: Afghanistan number D0010694, issued on 7 Apr. 2026, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 7 Apr. 2031 (Name in Latin script: HAMDULLAH NUMANI) National identification no: na Address: na Kabul, Afghanistan Listed on: 23 Feb. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep. 2007, 3 Oct. 2008, 29 Nov. 2011, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026) Other information: Member of the Taliban Supreme Council. Believed to be in Afghanistan/Pakistan border area. Height 174 cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 23 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-25939.
TAi.082 Name: 1: ABDUL-HAQ 2: WASSIQ 3: na 4: na Name (original script): عبد الحق وثيق Title: Maulavi Designation: Deputy Minister of Security (Intelligence) under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) 1971 b) Approximately 1975 c) 20 Sep. 1968 POB: a)Gharib village, Khogyani District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan b) Ghazni, Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abdul-Haq Wasseq b) Abdul Haq Wasiq c) ABDULHAQ WASEEQ Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D0009755, issued on 23 Oct. 2021, expires 23 Oct. 2026 (Name in Latin script: Abdulhaq Waseeq) b) Afghanistan number D0010689, issued on 29 Mar. 2026, expires 29 Mar. 2031 (Name in Latin script: Abdulhaq Waseeq, name in original script: عبد الحق وثيق) National identification no: na Address: Afghanistan Listed on: 31 Jan. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep.
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2007, 3 Oct. 2008, 29 Nov. 2011, 31 Dec. 2013, 11 Feb. 2014, 7 Sep. 2016, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026) Other information: Height 168 cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 27 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-25979.
TAi.110 Name: 1: NOOR MOHAMMAD 2: SAQIB 3: na 4: na Name (original script): نور محمد ثاقب Title: na Designation: Chief Justice of Supreme Court under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) Approximately 1958 b) 18 Sep. 1963 c) 19 Oct. 1962 POB: a) Bagrami District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan b) Tarakhel area, Deh Sabz District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan c) Kabul, Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: NOOR MOHAMMED SAQEB (name in original script: نور محمد ثاقب) Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D0009914, issued on 10 May 2022, issued in Afghanistan, expires 10 May 2027 (Name in Latin script: Noor Mohammed Saqeb; name original script: نورمحمد ثاقب) b) Afghanistan number P09305451, issued on 29 April 2025, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 29 Apr. 2030, (DOB 19 Oct. 1962 180 cm Name in Latin script: Noor Mohammed Saqeb; name original script: نورمحمد ثاقب) National identification no: na 544311 Address: Kabul, Afghanistan Listed on: 25 Jan. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep. 2007, 29 Nov. 2011, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026) Other information: Member of Taliban Supreme Council and Head of Taliban Religious Committee. Belongs to Ahmadzai tribe. Height 175 cm or 180 cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 23 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-26129.
