| Mahbob-U-lah Koshani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 (age 80–81) Badakhshan province |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Occupation | economicist |
Mahbob-U-lah Koshani is a citizen of Afghanistan who was a candidate in Afghanistan's 2009 Presidential elections.
Academic career
Koshani graduated from Habibia high school, and subsequently earned a master's degree from Moscow University, in economics.
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.
The Revolutionary Labor Union merged with other political parties in 2007, to form the Afghanistan Liberal Party. Koshani became the deputy head of the new party.
During the 2009 Presidential elections he stood 13th in a field of 38. He won 5,572 votes.
References
- ^ "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.