Afghan Biographies

Pahlawan, Shamsuddin


Name Pahlawan, Shamsuddin
Ethnic backgr. Pashtun
Date of birth 1968
Function/Grade Ex Taliban Governor
History and Biodata

2. Previous Functions:
Taliban Governor Maidan Maidan-Wardak (20010223)

3. Biodata:
Maulavi Qari Shamsuddin Pahlawan was born 1968 in Keshim District, Badakhshan Province. Under the Taliban regime he was the Governor of Maidan Vardak Province. He is believed to live in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border area, where he is said to be under Pakistan`s control. He is listed in a UN list of former Taliban officials and he is on a NATO kill or capture list.(20100731)

Pakistan has sent him with a senior delegation for a three day trip  to Iran to negotiate with the Iranian officials. The delegation has been led by Sayed Taib Agha and Mohammad Ullah Nomanee, the Taliban representatives in Qatar.(20130603)

Last Modified 2013-06-03
Established 2013-06-03