Hashmat Ghani Ahmadzai

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Hashmat Ghani Ahmadzai
حشمت غنی احمدزی
Hashmat Ghani Ahmadzai in December 2011
Grand Council Chieftain of the Kuchis
Personal details
Born (1960-10-29) October 29, 1960 (age 63)
Independent
Spouse
Farrah Ghani
​
(died)​
Children3
RelativesAshraf Ghani (brother)
ProfessionPolitician
Businessman
WebsiteHashmatGhaniAhmadzai

Hashmat Ghani Ahmadzai (

Kuchis.[1][2]

Early years

Ghani was born on October 29, 1960, in the

Kochi Ghilji
, as a child in Kabul, his family often traveled to their native Logar province, where they maintained close tribal ties.

Family

Ghani's grandfather brought

royalists in exile as part of what came to be known as the Rome Group, which flourished as a political organization though it was not a formal political party.[4]

Political career

Grand Council Chieftain of the Kuchis

Hashmat Ghani Ahmadzai, chief of the Grand Council of Kuchis, is among the wealthiest and most influential Kuchis, thanks to a large family inheritance based on land ownership as well as a successful transport company. During his venture as chief of the Kuchi council, which represents the interests of largely settled Kuchi tribes, Ghani deals with important Afghan politicians, including former President Hamid Karzai. But he says ideas he has put forward to improve life for the poorest nomads, such as providing community centers and integrating them into settled societies, Ghani advocated the establishment of an office for nomadic affairs within Karzai's administration. The office, according to Ghani's vision, would help mediate land disputes and work to build trust among Kuchis and northern ethnic groups.[5] Ghani campaigned for proper government programs for the Kochi people, especially those who had chosen to settle rather than continue in the nomadic tradition. He became the Grand Council Chieftain of the Kuchis in 2002.

2014 Afghan presidential election

In 2013, Ghani ran for president but was disqualified by the Independent Election Commission due to claims of issues with his filing papers, a charge Ghani denied. Throughout the course of that election, Ghani remained politically neutral, preferring instead to comment on what he thought the leading candidates, several of whom he knew personally, should prioritize in their eventual administrations. When elder brother

Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, given the new title of Chief Executive.[6]

Fall of Kabul

When Kabul fell to the

Radio Free Europe and Deutsche Welle
.

Political analyst

Domestically, he is frequently called on by the likes of

Ariana News
, and other leading outlets to discuss economic and political issues. Throughout his appearances, Ghani has consistently commented on the need to bridge the gaps between the urban and rural populations of the country. He has also advocated for innovation and ingenuity, suggesting that talented young Afghans put their efforts towards things like e-learning and e-medicine services. He has also been a strong proponent of talented, educated young Afghans returning from abroad, but always insists that they keep the local languages, culture and traditions in mind. His outspokenness has often seen Ghani become the target of criticism, but he continues to express his views.

Personal life

Ghani was married to Farrah Ghani; she died amid a lengthy battle with stage 4 breast cancer in February 2019. He has three children.

His eldest son, Sultan Ghani received his Bachelors in International Business at Marymount University and holds a graduate certificate in International Business Management from Georgetown University.

References

  1. Union Democrat
    . May 30, 2006. p. 4B. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
  2. ^ "Members of the afghan constitutional loya jirga". e-Ariana. Ariana Media. Afghaniyat NewsGroup. December 23, 2003. Archived from the original on May 8, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  3. ^ "Hashmat Ghani Ahmadzai". politicalpast.com. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  4. ^ "Database". afghan-bios.info. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  5. ISBN 9781594200076
    . Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  6. ^ "Afghan politician".
  7. ^ "Afghans need to accept Taliban rule, says ex-president's brother".

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