Afghan Biographies

Asim, Mohammad


Name Asim, Mohammad
Ethnic backgr. Tajik
Date of birth 1958
Function/Grade Ex Governor
History and Biodata

2. Previous Functions:
Deputy Minister of Telecommunication
Wolesi Jirga Member 2005 MP MNA Baghlan,
Head of Nezarat-e-Milli – National Monitoring Group (2006),
Chairman of the Martyrs’ and Disabled Commission (2010218),
Provincial Governor Parwan (20150609-20180127)

3. Biodata:
Eng. Muhammad Asem Asim Asim was born 1958 in Khinjan District Baghlan Province. He completed his higher education in political science at Theran University. He served as a Deputy Minister of Tecommunication. Eng Muhammad Asem was an MP who is close to both Abdullah and Qanuni. He participated in the Emergency Loya Jirga in 2002 and was a member of parliament from 2005 to 2010. During the 2014 presidential campaign, he worked with Dr Abdullah and is described as a close aid . He was a key member of his unity government negotiations team. (20150217)
Asim is married and has five daughters and six sons.

Background:
The Nezarat-e-Milli – National Monitoring Group The second parliamentary group established was the Nezarat-e-Milli (National Monitoring Group), led by Mohammad Asim, an engineer and former member of Hezb-e-Islami, currently member of the newly established United National Front and MP from Baghlan. The Spokesman of this group is Mohammad Alim Sayee, MP from Takhar province. Twenty-one MPs are members of this group. (2006)

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