Abdul Qadir Nuristani (Persian: عبدالقادر نورستان; 7 July 1936 – 29 April 1978) was an Afghan politician and police chief who served as Afghanistan's interior minister during the presidency of Mohammad Daoud Khan.

[1][2] Nuristani had previously served as Chief of Police noted for his strict adherence to his principles and beliefs.

During his tenure as interior minister, Nuristani served as a close advisor to Daoud Khan and played a key role in shaping the country's economic and political policies.

Despite the challenges of the time, Nuristani's role in Daoud Khan's government in the 1970s had a lasting impact on Afghanistan.

His efforts to promote education and development laid the foundation for the country's future progress, and he remains an important figure in Afghan history.