Hashmat Karzai
Afghan-American businessman and political advisor
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Hashmat Khan Karzai (died 29 July 2014) was an Afghan-American businessman and political advisor.
Hashmat Khan Karzai | |
|---|---|
| Died | July 29, 2014 |
| Cause of death | Suicide bombing |
| Occupations | Businessman, political advisor |
| Children | Safiullah Karzai (son) 3 daughters |
| Parent | Khalil Karzai |
| Relatives | Hamid Karzai (cousin) |
Biography
Hashmat Khalil Karzai was born in Afghanistan.[1] He was a cousin of Afghan President Hamid Karzai.[2][3][4] Karzai ran security and construction companies in Afghanistan.[2][3] He was a powerbroker in the Kandahar Province and was seen as a tribal leader of the Popalzai, a Pashtun tribe.[3] He was a supporter of presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani.[3][1] Some sources go as far as to call him his "campaign manager."[2] Additionally, he held an American passport.[3]
Personal life
Karzai had a pet lion and smoked cigars.[2][4] He was called by many in Kandahar as the "Lion of Kandahar".[2][4]
Death
Hashmat Karzai was killed by a suicide bomber at his private residence in Karz near Kandahar on July 29, 2014.[2][3][4][1]