Mahbob-U-lah Koshani

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Mahbob-U-lah Koshani
Born1944 (age 79–80)
NationalityAfghan
Occupationeconomicist

Mahbob-U-lah Koshani is a citizen of Afghanistan who was a candidate in Afghanistan's 2009 Presidential elections.[1]

Academic career[edit]

Koshani graduated from Habibia high school, and subsequently earned a master's degree from Moscow University, in economics.[1]

Political career[edit]

Koshani 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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Preliminary Result of Afghanistan Presidential Contest". Sabawoon online. 2009-08-20. Archived from the original on 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2010-06-10.