Former Afghan minister now delivering pizza in Germany

Last updated on: 25 August,2021 10:47 pm

Sadat started working as a food delivery professional for German company after his money ran out

(Web Desk) – Former communications and technology minister in Afghanistan Syed Ahmad Shah Sadat is working as a pizza delivery person in Germany.

According to media reports, Just a year back, Syed Ahmed Shah Sadat held an esteemed position in Afghanistan, as the Communications and IT Minister. However, due to differences with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, he left his country in 2020 and settled in Germany.

Photos of the former minister were posted on Twitter, where he was seen carrying the pizza delivery box on his back while riding his bicycle.

Afghan minister now delivering pizza in #Germany #Afghanistan s former communications minister Sayed Ahmad Shah Saadat is now a driver for the Lieferando delivery service in Leipzig. pic.twitter.com/4SpQPHGrZm

— EHA News (@eha_news) August 22, 2021

Confirming that the photos, Sadat said his story will serve as a catalyst to change the way high-ranking people live their lives in Asia and the Arab world. Once surrounded by security personnel, Sadat is now delivering pizza on a bicycle.

Sadat started working as a food delivery professional for German company Livrando after his money ran out.

He holds two master’s degrees in communications and electronic engineering from Oxford University. He worked for 23 years in the field of communications with more than 20 companies, in 13 countries, including Saudi Arabia, for Aramco and the Saudi Telecom Company.