Mahbob-U-lah Koshani is a citizen of Afghanistan who was a candidate in Afghanistan's 2009 Presidential elections.[1]
Mahbob-U-lah Koshani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Occupation | economicist |
Academic career
editKoshani graduated from Habibia high school, and subsequently earned a master's degree from Moscow University, in economics.[1]
Political career
editKoshani was a member of Afghanistan's Revolutionary Labor Union, served on its executive committee, and eventually became the head of the union.[1]
The Revolutionary Labor Union merged with other political parties in 2007, to form the Afghanistan Liberal Party.[1] Koshani became the deputy head of the new party.
During the 2009 Presidential elections he stood 13th in a field of 38.[2] He won 5,572 votes.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Contender Biographies - Mahbob-U-lah Koshani's Biography". Pajhwok Afghan News. Archived from the original on 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
- ^ "Preliminary Result of Afghanistan Presidential Contest". Sabawoon online. 2009-08-20. Archived from the original on 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2010-06-10.