Afghan Biographies
Danish, Mohammad Sarwar Danesh
Name | Danish, Mohammad Sarwar Danesh |
Ethnic backgr. | Hazara |
Date of birth | 1961 |
Function/Grade | Second Vice President |
History and Biodata |
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3. Biodata: President Hamid Karzai on 20120514 nominated two members of the Supreme Court's High Council for a vote of confidence from the lower house of parliament. Former minister of justice, Mohammad Sarwar Danish, and Supreme Court's judicial officer Abdul Malik Kamavi have been named for the slots. Currently lawmakers are vetting the nominees’ documents for later appearence beefore Wolesi Jirga for a vote of confidence. Three members of the Supreme Court council completed their terms a year ago (2011), with the Wolesi Jirga repeatedly asking the president to introduce his picks for the judicial positions.(20120515)
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Hamayun Azizi, on 20120530 introduced former Afghan Minister of Justice Mohammad Sarwar Danish and administrator of Supreme Court, Dr Abdul Malik Kamowi, as members of the Supreme Court. Wolesi Jirga refused to give Danish a vote of trust. Twice introduced to parliament as minister of justice and higher education, Danish failed to win a vote of confidence from legislators. Each pick needed 105 votes from the 209 MPs present. Danish could muster the support of 82 members, while 102 votes against him. Fourteen ballots were found invalid.(20120602) He is fluent in Pashto, Dari and Arabic. |
Last Modified | 2016-08-18 |
Established | 2009-10-09 |