About Hashmat Karzai
Hashmat Karzai was an Afghan politician and businessperson.
Hashmat Khan Karzai (died 29 July 2014) was an Afghan-American businessman and political advisor.
Biography Hashmat Khalil Karzai was born in Afghanistan. He was a cousin of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Karzai ran security and construction companies in Afghanistan. He was a powerbroker in the Kandahar Province and was seen as a tribal leader of the Popalzai, a Pashtun tribe. He was a supporter of presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani. Some sources go as far as to call him his "campaign manager." Additionally, he held an American passport.
Personal life Karzai had a pet lion and smoked cigars. He was called by many in Kandahar as the "Lion of Kandahar".
Death Hashmat Karzai was killed by a suicide bomber at his private residence in Karz near Kandahar on July 29, 2014.
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Who was Hashmat Karzai?
Afghan businessman
When was Hashmat Karzai born?
Hashmat Karzai was born in Afghanistan.
When did Hashmat Karzai die?
Hashmat Karzai died on 29 July 2014 in Karz.
What was Hashmat Karzai's occupation?
Hashmat Karzai was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Hashmat Karzai?
Hashmat Karzai was Afghan.
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