Mahbob-U-lah Koshani
Afghan politician (born 1944)
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Mahbob-U-lah Koshani is a politician from Afghanistan who was a candidate in Afghanistan's 2009 Presidential elections.[1]
Born1944 (age 81–82)
Occupationeconomicist
Mahbob-U-lah Koshani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 (age 81–82) |
| Occupation | economicist |
Academic career
Koshani graduated from Habibia high school, and subsequently earned a master's degree from Moscow University, in economics.[1]
Political career
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.