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Became the first astronaut (or cosmonaut) from Afghanistan to visit outer space. He spent nine days

Became the first astronaut (or cosmonaut) from Afghanistan to visit outer space. He spent nine days aboard the Mir space station in 1988, along with Vladimir Lyakhov and Dr. Valery Polyakov.[1] His mission earned him reputation across the world as being t

He was the son of Kazi Ghulam belongs to Ismail Khel tribe of Ghilzai confederacy from Wardak provin

He was the son of Kazi Ghulam belongs to Ismail Khel tribe of Ghilzai confederacy from Wardak province, he was titled as "Sardar-i-Ala.". From 1909-16 Abdul Ahad was chief of Ushera, Arzbegi district to Amir Habibullah Khan, next appointed Governor of Kataghan Badakhshan. He was latter arrested with his brother for the assassination of Amir Habibullah Khan in 1919 and jailed, but was later released on bill by Amanullah khan. In 1922 Abdul Ahad was appointed Aide-de-Camp to King Amanullah Khan,sent to Wardak valley during the Mangal rebellion in 1924 to maintain loyalty among the Wardaks

Was a political leader of the Hezbe Wahdat during and following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.[

Was a political leader of the Hezbe Wahdat during and following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.[1] He belonged to the Hazara people. He said that the solution to the divisiveness in Afghanistan was in federalism, where every ethnic group would have specific constitutional rights.[2]In his speeches he repeated that his aim is to remove the discrimination against the Hazara's because of biased policies of the central government and will strive to create a situation in Afghanistan where Hazara's will be given access to justice and equality by the center.

A citizen of Afghanistan who was held in extrajudicial detention in the United States Guantanamo Bay

A citizen of Afghanistan who was held in extrajudicial detention in the United States Guantanamo Bay detainment camps, in Cuba.[1] Abdul Baqi's Guantanamo detainee ID number is 656. American intelligence analysts estimate that Abdul Baqi was born in 1942, in Tark Itmak, Afghanistan.Since Baqi's name is not on the list of detainess whose classification was reviewed by a Combatant Status Review Tribunal he was released before July 2004 when the Tribunals started working.[2]

An Afghan athlete.Wasiqi represented Afghanistan at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. He injured

An Afghan athlete.Wasiqi represented Afghanistan at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. He injured his leg (hamstring muscle) before the marathon, but took part nonetheless.[1] He completed the race despite his injury, after limping the whole way, with a time of 4:24:17, well short of his personal best of two hours and thirty-three minutes.[2][3] He finished 111th and last, nearly an hour and a half behind the second-slowest competitor. Wasiqi reached the stadium and found "workmen [...] preparing the arena for the closing ceremony" and "tarpaulin being laid across the running track".[4][5] Preparations were suspended long enough for Baser to reach the finish line.

Was an Afghan Pashtun mujahideen commander who fought against the Soviets and Afghan commmunists dur

Was an Afghan Pashtun mujahideen commander who fought against the Soviets and Afghan commmunists during the Soviet-Afghan War. He was executed by the Taliban in October 2001 while trying to create a popular uprising in Afghanistan in the wake of the September 11th attacks.Haq was born in Fatehbad (Afghanistan), a small village in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, although he soon moved with his family to Helmand. His father, Mohammed Ana, was an official representative for the Nangarhar construction company in Helmand, and was relatively wealthy by Afghan standards.[

Abdul Hay was the great grandson of eminent scholar and an Afghan intellectual Alama Habibullah, who

Abdul Hay was the great grandson of eminent scholar and an Afghan intellectual Alama Habibullah, who was an author of many books in religious sciences, philosophy, geometry, mathematics, and astronomy and well versed in Arabic, Dari and Pashto. Habibi’s father died at an early age and Abdul Hay grew up with the teachings of his family. He grew up studying in the mosques of Kandahar and in 1920 was admitted to the primary school of Shalimar. Being good at his studies he soon received his diploma and at the young age of 15 he started working as a teacher in the primary schools of Kandahar. In 1927 he was appointed as the deputy editor of Tulo Afghan weekly newspaper in Kandahar and 3 years later became the editor of the newspaper. Another important position which he held in the 1940s was when he became the Advisor to the Education Ministry in Kabul, and in the 1960s became President of the Afghan Historical Society and in the 1970s Advisory on cultural affairs to the prime minister.[1] Many of his Books have been published in Dari, Pashto, Hindi and Russian and German but now English is also available.

A politician and a candidate for presidency in Afghanistan. He emerged as a controversial figure in

A politician and a candidate for presidency in Afghanistan. He emerged as a controversial figure in the press and political circles for campaigning for women's personal rights, a taboo subject in Afghanistan's culture.[1] Currently, he is the leader of the National Congress Party of Afghanistan.He was director of the library of the Hakim Na?er ?o?row Bal?i Cultural Center. First a supporter of the communist government, he soon began to openly criticize and oppose the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. He stayed in Afghanistan during most of the war years, moving around the country to be able to pursue his activities. Latif Pedram was finally forced into exile by the advance of the Taliban and their policies of ethnic and linguistic segregation. Before returning to Afghanistan after the demise of the Taliban, he lived for a while in France where he attempted to promote Afghanistan's Persian poetry and literature.

Was the leader of the Afghan air force squadrons that attacked the Radio-TV Station during the 1978

Was the leader of the Afghan air force squadrons that attacked the Radio-TV Station during the 1978 Coup that started the Saur Revolution.Ironically, he also participated in the 1973 Coup that created the Daoud Republic of Afghanistan under the Presidency of Mohammad Daoud Khan. He served as the leader of the country for 3 days, when the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan took power and declared the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. He was born in 1944 in Herat and trained as a pilot in the USSR.

Was the aviation and tourism minister of Afghanistan until February 14, 2002.He was murdered in what

Was the aviation and tourism minister of Afghanistan until February 14, 2002.He was murdered in what appeared to be a mob attack on his plane at Kabul International Airport by pilgrims angry that they had been unable to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Witnesses and officials said pilgrims beat the minister to death and tossed his body to the tarmac. However, President Hamid Karzai accused six senior government officials of the murder, saying that they were motivated by a long-standing feud. Three were arrested and the others were being sought in Saudi Arabia. Karzai said five ministers, including the head of the intelligence ministry, General Abdullah Tawhedi; the technical deputy of the Ministry of Defense, General Qalander Big, and a Supreme Court justice, Haji Halim and 15 other suspects have been linked to the assassination.

A former pro-Soviet fighter during the Soviet war in Afghanistan and is considered by many to be the

A former pro-Soviet fighter during the Soviet war in Afghanistan and is considered by many to be the leader of Afghanistan's Uzbek community. He joined the Afghan military in 1978, fighting with the Soviets and against the mujahideen throughout the 1980s before switching sides and joining the mujahideen. Dostum would again switch sides and has become infamous for his switching of allegiances. Most recently he was a general and Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief of the Afghan National Army a role often viewed as ceremonial.[2] In early 2008 he was removed from his army role because of the Akbar Bai kidnapping incident. Dostum spent a year living in exile in Turkey.[3] In June 2009, Afghan President Hamid Karzai reappointed Dostum to his post.[3]

Was the Afghan ambassador to Pakistan before the US invasion of Afghanistan.He was detained in Pakis

Was the Afghan ambassador to Pakistan before the US invasion of Afghanistan.He was detained in Pakistan in the spring of 2002 and became an "unlawful combatant" in the Guantanamo Bay detainment camp, where he was held until 2005.Zaeef was crippled during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. After the Taliban took power in 1996, Zaeef was a minister of transportation until he became the Taliban's envoy to Pakistan. After the September 11 attacks in 2001, Zaeef was seen around the world when he held news conferences for the regime. While he condemned the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, he said that Osama bin Laden was not responsible and he would not be given up. He also reportedly consulted with Taliban leader Mullah Omar on ways to avert war.

An Afghan doctor and politician. He is currently an independent candidate running for President of A

An Afghan doctor and politician. He is currently an independent candidate running for President of Afghanistan in the upcoming elections set to be held on August 20, 2009. He is a former Foreign Minister of Afghanistan. He is President Karzai's most powerful rival and is second in polls for the Afghan presidential election, 2009.

Was a member of the Mahsud tribe in South Waziristan, and a Pashtun militant commander who killed hi

Was a member of the Mahsud tribe in South Waziristan, and a Pashtun militant commander who killed himself with a hand grenade after security forces raided his dwelling in Zhob, Balochistan, Pakistan.[1]American authorities later claimed that he had originally been a prisoner in the Guantanamo bay detainment camps, who was judicially released and subsequently "returned to the battlefield".

An ethnic Hazara, is a child actor from Afghanistan. He plays the role of Hassan, the loyal friend a

An ethnic Hazara, is a child actor from Afghanistan. He plays the role of Hassan, the loyal friend and servant of the richer boy Amir, in the movie The Kite Runner.In one scene Hassan is attacked and it is suggested that he is raped. The filmmakers wanted Ahmed to take off his pants for the shooting, but his father refused to let him do that. The boy has said he would never have taken the role had he known Hassan is raped. Reports vary on whether he and his family were properly informed in advance.

An Afghanistani footballer who lastly played for SV Darmstadt 98 II.

An Afghanistani footballer who lastly played for SV Darmstadt 98 II.

Was a Kabul University engineering student turned military leader who, with support from the United

Was a Kabul University engineering student turned military leader who, with support from the United States and other foreign nations, played a leading role in driving the Soviet army out of Afghanistan, earning him the nickname Lion of Panjshir. Many Afghans call him Amer Sahib e Shaheed, translating to (Our) Martyred Commander. Massoud was the most pro-Western and popular of the anti-Soviet resistance leaders

Is a left-handed batsman and a Slow left-arm orthodox bowler who plays for Afghanistan. He is a part

Is a left-handed batsman and a Slow left-arm orthodox bowler who plays for Afghanistan. He is a part of the rapidly rising Afghan cricket team that in under a year has won the World Cricket League Division Five, Division Four and Division Three, thus promoting them to Division Two and allowing them to partake in the 2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier where they gained ODI status.

An German-Afghanistani footballer who lastly played for TSG Worsdorf[1].

An German-Afghanistani footballer who lastly played for TSG Worsdorf[1].

A former Afghan football player and trainer. In 1981 he came to Germany as a refugee and lived many

A former Afghan football player and trainer. In 1981 he came to Germany as a refugee and lived many years in Paderborn. He now lives in Germany and Afghanistan.As a coach Lali currently participates in a project of the Foreign Office to promote Afghan women's football and trained the Afghan women's national team.[4]

A native of Afghanistan of the Hazara ethnic group. He is a Political Science graduate of Stanford U

A native of Afghanistan of the Hazara ethnic group. He is a Political Science graduate of Stanford University and a firm critic of the ongoing genocide of his ethnic minority group the Hazaras of Afghanistan. Author of the book "A continuing & untold Genocide: the persecution of my people".

The current Minister of Communications in Afghanistan. He was born in Urgun, Paktika Province in 194

The current Minister of Communications in Afghanistan. He was born in Urgun, Paktika Province in 1949.Sangin attended primary school in Urgun and secondary school in Gardez, Paktia Province. He graduated from Afghanistan's Telecommunications Training Center (TTC), and obtained an engineering degree from South London College in 1973.In 1982, Sangin joined Swedish Telecom. He worked for King Khaled International Airport in Saudi Arabia as a communications project team member from 1982-1985 and then, for the next five years, was involved in the design, development, and implementation of mobile networks in Sweden. A founding member of Swedish Telecom International (now called Telia International), Sangin was a leader in obtaining international bids, winning 8 GSM licenses in Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Hungary, Italy, Namibia, and India from 1990-2000. He has held several senior-level management positions in the establishment of highly successful companies.

An Afghan politician[citation needed] and academic[citation needed], and the former top finance offi

An Afghan politician[citation needed] and academic[citation needed], and the former top finance official in Afghanistan. Born the son of Abdul Haqhas, he holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), as well as a Ph.D in political science[citation needed] from the post-graduate faculty of Northwestern University, in Evanston, Ill., north of Chicago. He earned a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, in economics and political science, from the American University of Beirut, in Lebanon[citation needed]. Ahadi has served as an assistant professor of political science at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn

An Afghan politician, who served as Prime Minister. He was a mujahideen commander during the "Jihad"

An Afghan politician, who served as Prime Minister. He was a mujahideen commander during the "Jihad" against the Soviet occupation forces. By June,[year needed] the government troops had driven the rebel forces from Kabul, and in November he was named Prime Minister. In March 1995, government troops repelled the forces of the southern-based Taliban. He served as Deputy Prime Minister during the Presidency of Burhanuddin Rabbani. He served later as Deputy Education Minister in the Taliban regime. On February 16,[year needed] he was one of the four former Taliban leaders that accepted the reconciliation offer from the Afghan government. He was also named deputy leader of Khuddamul Furqan for political affairs.[1]

He belongs to a Muslim religion. His father Ebadullah Khan was a businessman in Qissa Khwani Bazaar,

He belongs to a Muslim religion. His father Ebadullah Khan was a businessman in Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar – Pakistan. Khan’s father was a very bright mind person & a great personality, He was a charity activist and also he owned a shoes company. During his life as a student Aryan Khan always had a dream of making a career in Martial arts like “Bruce Lee”. In order to pursue his big dream he joined Universal Karate center in Hassan John High School Peshawar City 1992