Afghan Biographies

Ludin, Muhammad Afzal Lt Gen as of 20150406


Name Ludin, Muhammad Afzal Lt Gen as of 20150406
Ethnic backgr. Pashtun
Date of birth
Function/Grade Ex Candidate Minister
History and Biodata

2. Previous Functions:
Ministry of Defense
Military Advisor to the Office of the National Security Council

3. Biodata:
Dagar General Muhammad Afzal Ludin Lodin is a  Ghurghakhti Pashtun. The Ludins are scattered all over Afghanistan and can be found in most of the major cities. As a military professional, General Ludin has in the past worked in different capacities at the ministry of Defense and more recently as Military Advisor to the Office of the National Security Council, President Ashraf Ghani's spokesman Ajmal Abidi said in a statement.(20150406)

The Afghan cabinet's latest choice for defence minister dropped out on Wednesday, 06 April 2015, just two days after being nominated for the job, underlining tensions between the president and rival parties within the national unity government.(20150406)

Last Modified 2015-04-18
Established 2015-04-04