Is Gulbuddin Hekmatyar A-List?
NoC
No — Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1970F$0.001M
Student Activism
Begins radical Islamist activism.
1980D▲$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M
Mujahideen Commander
Gains prominence fighting the Soviets.
1993C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Becomes Prime Minister during civil war.
1996D▼$0.05M-$0.05M
Driven from Kabul
Driven out by the Taliban.
2001D$0.01M-$0.04M
Opposes US Invasion
Speaks out against the US-led invasion.
2016C▲$1M+$0.99M
Peace Agreement
Signs peace deal with Afghan government.
2026C$5M+$4M
Controversial Figure
Remains controversial in Afghan politics.
Last updated: February 23, 2026