Afghan Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Was one of Afghanistan's greatest intellectuals.[1] He is known as the father of Afghan journalism.

Was one of Afghanistan's greatest intellectuals.[1] He is known as the father of Afghan journalism. As a great modern thinker, he became a key figure in the history of Afghanistan, following the lead of Kemal Ataturk in Turkey by working for modernization and secularization, and strongly opposing religious extremism and obscurantism.[2] Tarzi emulated the Young Turks coalition.[3]Mahmud Tarzi was born in 1865 in the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan. An ethnic Pashtun, his father was Sardar Ghulam Muhammad Tarzi, a leader of the Mohammadzai royal house and a well known poet. In 1881, Emir Abdur Rahman Khan exiled Mahmud Tarzi's father and family - who would end up living in Turkey. On a second trip to Damascus in 1891, Tarzi married the daughter of Sheikh Saleh Al-Mossadiah, a muezzin of the Amawia mosque. Tarzi would stay in Turkey until the age of 35, where he learned fluent Pashto, Dari, Turkish, French, Arabic, and Urdu.

Commonly referred to as Ustad Mahwash (Persian: ????? ????) is a popular Afghan[1] singer. She was t

Commonly referred to as Ustad Mahwash (Persian: ????? ????) is a popular Afghan[1] singer. She was the first woman (as of 2006) to have been conferred the honorary title of “Ustad” (meaning Master or Maestra in Persian). She currently lives in exile in California, U.S.; however, she occasionally does tour other countries for performances.

Is a German-Afghani football player who plays for VfB Oldenburg. He was invited to Afghanistan natio

Is a German-Afghani football player who plays for VfB Oldenburg. He was invited to Afghanistan national football team for 2008 Merdeka Tournament but did not play due to injury.

An Afghan athlete.As a baby, she was left too close to a stove and suffered severe burns to both fee

An Afghan athlete.As a baby, she was left too close to a stove and suffered severe burns to both feet, which were subsequently amputated.[1] As an athlete, she therefore competes as a Paralympian (T46 category).Karim was the first woman ever to officially represent Afghanistan at the Paralympic Games when she competed in the 100 metres sprint at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens.[2] She finished last in her heat with a time of 18.85 seconds and did not advance to the next round.[3]

His personal best time in the 100m sprint is 11.11 seconds, achieved in April 2005 in Mecca.Azizi re

His personal best time in the 100m sprint is 11.11 seconds, achieved in April 2005 in Mecca.Azizi represented Afghanistan at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, competing in the men's 100m sprint. He finished last in his heat, with a time of 11.66 seconds.[2] In the 2005 Asian Championships, Azizi came 7th in a time 11.38 seconds. He represented his country again at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.[3] He competed in the 100 metres and placed 8th in his heat without advancing to the second round. He ran the distance in a time of 11.45 seconds.[4]

Is a politician in Afghanistan, who served as Minister of Women's Affairs from October 2004 to July

Is a politician in Afghanistan, who served as Minister of Women's Affairs from October 2004 to July 2006. She was also the only woman candidate in the Afghan presidential election, 2004. She has a background as a pediatrician, teacher at Kabul University,

Was an Afghan feminist and activist on behalf of women's rights. She founded the Revolutionary Assoc

Was an Afghan feminist and activist on behalf of women's rights. She founded the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) in 1977, a group organized to promote equality and education for women.In 1979, she campaigned against what she perceived as a Russian puppet state controlling Afghanistan, and organized meetings in schools to mobilize support against it, and in 1981, she launched a bilingual feminist magazine, Payam-e-Zan (Women's Message) [1]. She also founded Watan Schools to aid refugee children and their mothers, offering both hospitalization and the teaching of practical skills.

An Afghan footballer who last played with Eintracht Frankfurt U23.Nahimi began his career in the you

An Afghan footballer who last played with Eintracht Frankfurt U23.Nahimi began his career in the youth from Kickers Offenbach and moved in July 2004 to Eintracht Frankfurt[2], was in summer 2007 promoted to the reserve team. Than left in January 2009 Frankfurt and is currently free agent.

Is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler who plays for Afghanistan. Ashraf made hi

Is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler who plays for Afghanistan. Ashraf made his ODI debut against the Netherlands at the VRA Cricket Ground on 30 August 2009. Ashraf also made his first class debut against the same opponents in Afghanistan's debut match in the Intercontinental Cup, where in the Netherlands second innings he took 4/24 to help set up an historic Afghan win by one wicket.

The current First Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the Afghan Parliament. Following the Communis

The current First Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the Afghan Parliament. Following the Communist coup in 1978, Mirwais Yasini worked actively to combat the Soviet invasion, and went on to oppose the Taliban from 1993 to 2001 as a social and political activist. After the fall of the Taliban regime in 2002, Yasini began his political career as the Director of Foreign Relations and Economic Evaluation for Afghanistan's Ministry of Finance, and as a prominent member of the Emergency Loya Jirga, which met in Kabul. Since that time he has held several high-level political posts, including such titles as the First Deputy Speaker of the Constitutional Loya Jirga and Director General of the Counter Narcotics Department.

Is an Afghan cricketer. Stanikzai is a right-handed batsman and a medium-fast bowler who plays for t

Is an Afghan cricketer. Stanikzai is a right-handed batsman and a medium-fast bowler who plays for the Afghanistan national cricket team. Stanikzai made his representative international debut for Afghanistan U-17s in the 2004 ACC Under-17 competition, where he played his debut match against the United Arab Emirates Under-17s. Stanikzai's debut match for the senior squad came against Oman[2] in the 2004 ACC Trophy, as well as the 2006 ACC Trophy and the 2007 ACC Twenty20 Cup. Stanikzai was a member of the Afghanistan side, that from 2008 to 2009 won the World Cricket League Division Five, Division Four and Division Three, earning them promotion to Division Two and allowing them to take part in the 2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier where they gained One Day International status. Stanikzai made his Twenty20 International debut against Ireland in the 2010 Quadrangular Twenty20 Series in Sri Lanka.

Was an Afghan General and Politician. He played a significant role in the coup in 1978 that killed t

Was an Afghan General and Politician. He played a significant role in the coup in 1978 that killed the Afghan president Mohammad Daud and started the "Saur Revolution".Watanjar later became a member of the politburo in the Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, playing prominent roles in the communist coup as well as the coup that overthrew the constitutional monarchy.

A journalist, politician and political analyst from Afghanistan. An ethnic Tajik, born in Panjshir p

A journalist, politician and political analyst from Afghanistan. An ethnic Tajik, born in Panjshir province in 1973, Dashty studied political sciences in Kabul University. Fighting in his homeland forced him to exile in Iran in 1989.Because of his close relations and respect to Northern Alliance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, Dashty constantly had to move about Central Asia and seek hide-outs in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, France, Pakistan and Iran.

Was among the leadership of the Taliban which ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. He served as fore

Was among the leadership of the Taliban which ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. He served as foreign minister of Afghanistan from September 1996, when the Taliban captured Kabul until June 1997, when he and some other Taliban leaders were kidnapped by opposition forces at Mazar-i-Sharif in the northern part of the country. Ghous reportedly escaped in September 1997 when the Taliban captured that city, but he was not reappointed as foreign minister, and his whereabouts since then is not well known.

Was an Afghan politician during the communist regime of Afghanistan. Sharq became Prime Minister of

Was an Afghan politician during the communist regime of Afghanistan. Sharq became Prime Minister of the Soviet-backed government, the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.He was selected as a compromise candidate after the Loya Jirga ratified a new constitution in 1987. However, the power of his office was relatively small compared with the ones of the Presidency.Sharq served as spokesman for earlier Prime Minister Mohammad Daoud Khan during the Kingdom of Afghanistan. When Daoud took over the Cabinet Posts of Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Foreign Minister, He appointed Sharq as his Deputy Prime Minister.[1]

Was an Afghan politician and poet. He became Foreign Minister in 1971 and Prime Minister in December

Was an Afghan politician and poet. He became Foreign Minister in 1971 and Prime Minister in December 1972. He lost both positions when Mohammed Zahir Shah was overthrown on July 17, 1973. He survived throughout the regime of Mohammed Daoud Khan, but was arrested after the 1978 communist coup d'état and executed along with many other non-communist politicians.

Is a right-handed batsman and off break bowler who plays for Afghanistan. He has also played for the

Is a right-handed batsman and off break bowler who plays for Afghanistan. He has also played for the Marylebone Cricket Club and Pakistan Customs. He has been a key player for the up and coming Afghan team, and has been influential in Afghanistans rapid rise through the ranks of international cricket, taking 11 wickets during the 2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Three, helping Afghanistan finish top and to progress to the 2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier. After finishing 5th and gaining One Day International status Nabi made his ODI debut against Scotland top scoring for Afghanistan with 58 runs.

A prominent Afghan military commander and politician. He was the Defense Minister of the Afghan Tran

A prominent Afghan military commander and politician. He was the Defense Minister of the Afghan Transitional Administration, beginning in 2002 and also served as vice president. Later Fahim was removed as defense minister by President Hamid Karzai on December 23, 2004, as the transitional administration gave way to a popularly-elected administration. Fahim is a member of Afghanistan's Tajik ethnic group. Fahim is the recipient of the Ahmad Shah Baba Medal. He is fluent in Persian, Pashto and Arabic. He is affiliated with Jamiat Islami party of Afghanistan.

Is an Afghan cricketer who is a right-handed batsman who plays primarily as a wicketkeeper. Shahzad

Is an Afghan cricketer who is a right-handed batsman who plays primarily as a wicketkeeper. Shahzad represents Afghanistan in international cricket. Shahzad played in the 2009 ICC World Cup Qualifiers, where Afghanistan gained ODI status. In August 2009 Shazad made his first-class debut against a Zimbabwe XI. In February 2010, Shahzad made his Twenty20 International debut against Ireland, which Afghanistan lost by 5 wickets. Later in February, Shahzad became the first Afghan to score a first-class double century when he scored 215* in Afghanistan's successful mammoth chase of 494 against Canada in the Intercontinental Cup.

Was a cultural and political Tajik activist in Afghanistan. He was the founder of SAZA (Revolutionar

Was a cultural and political Tajik activist in Afghanistan. He was the founder of SAZA (Revolutionary Organisation of Hardworkers of Afghanistan)(Template:PerB).Tahir Badakhshi did his primary studies in Badakhshan, and then moved to Kabul for continuing his higher studies in economics and law at the University of Kabul. During this time he was very close to a Kabul based literature scene under the influence of Sufi poet Ghulam Sarwar Dehqan Kabuli and poet Khalilullah Khalili, both of which were supporters of Habibullah Kalakani.

Is the Chief of Staff of Afghan President Hamid Karzai from 2003 to 2005 and then from 2007 to prese

Is the Chief of Staff of Afghan President Hamid Karzai from 2003 to 2005 and then from 2007 to present. He is a former member of the Hezbi Islami and was from 2005 until 2007 Afghan's Ambassador in Iran.

Was one of the most successful sportsmen in Afghanistan. His family set up Afghanistan’s first ski

Was one of the most successful sportsmen in Afghanistan. His family set up Afghanistan’s first ski resort and he became national champion in 1978 at the age of 16, he stopped skiing due to Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.[1] During the 1980s he was a member of Afghanistan national football team. He coached Afghan youth teams after becoming the senior manager of the Afghanistan National Team in year 2001 after the end of the Taliban regime.[2]

The Minister of Urban Development and Housing for Afghanistan. He previously served as Governor of K

The Minister of Urban Development and Housing for Afghanistan. He previously served as Governor of Kandahar province, in 2003 replacing Gul Agha Sherzai.[1]Yousef Pashtun, son of Brigadier Mohammad Ghani Khan, was born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on November 15, 1947. An ethnic Pashtun, he is fluent in Pashto, Dari, English and Arabic. He graduated from Ahmad Shah Baba High School in 1965. He began studying Engineering at Kabul University, but soon received a USAID/Kabul University scholarship to attend American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He earned his Bachelors degree here in Engineering, also completing two Masters degrees, in Architecture (1973) and Urban Design and Planning (1977).

Was an Afghan historian and writer who wrote about Afghanistan's history and as well as cultural and

Was an Afghan historian and writer who wrote about Afghanistan's history and as well as cultural and theological backgrounds of South Asia and Middle East.Mohammad Yousuf Azraq was born in a peasant family in Logar province of Afghanistan. His father was a farmer and he lost his mother when he was 10 years old. Azraq had an ardent interest for education and knowledge and therefore his maternal uncle made sure Azraq achieved his goals. Azraq was enrolled at the military cadet school of Kabul in 1950 and graduated from Aeiral University with outstanding results and thenceforth was given an honorary scholarship to further his education in the then Soviet Union

Was a mujahideen commander in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. His party was c

Was a mujahideen commander in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. His party was called Hezb-i-Islami ("Party of Islam"), the same as Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's party. The two are commonly differentiated as Hezb-e Islami Khalis and Hezb-i-Islami (Gulbuddin).He was a hardline fundamentalist. After the fall of the communist government in 1992, his forces controlled Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan.