Afghan Biographies

Achakzai, Rahmatullah


Name Achakzai, Rahmatullah
Ethnic backgr. Pashtun
Date of birth 1976
Function/Grade Ex Meshrano Jirga Member 2018 MP MNA Kandahar elected
History and Biodata

2. Previous Function:
Commander 503rd Checkpoint (2001)
Head of Mizana, Shinkai and Arghandab Districts (2003-2009)
Provincial Council Member Kandahar (2009-2014)
Meshrano Jirga Member 2018 MP MNA Kandahar elected
3. Biodata:
Haji Rahmatullah Achikzoi Achakzai s/o Haji Dadmullah was born 1976 in Karwi Village, Shah Walikot District, Kandahar Province. He has got a baccalaureate.

Senators in the Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Parliament) debated the issue of holding a traditional Loya Jirga, but while some were in favor of this others opposed such a move – the debate became heated, ending in a physical brawl. According to senators, the discussion started peacefully, but then became quite heated when senator Mohammad Hanif Hanifi was speaking. Kandahar senator Rahmatullah Achakzai rushed at Hanifi and started lashing out at him physically. Other members present were however quick to respond and dragged Achakzai off Hanifi.(20171029)

He is married.

Achakzai speaks Pashtu.

 

Last Modified 2019-04-28
Established 2019-04-28