Abdul Karim Brahui

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During the 1980s he was a mujahideen commander leading the Nimruz Front. [4] [5]

Following the collapse of Najibullah's government, Brahui was appointed as Governor of Nimruz and the Commander of the 4th Brigade in the government of Burhanuddin Rabbani.

When the Taliban under Mullah Omar took control of Nimruz in 1995, Brahui and his troops fled to neighboring Baluchistan Province of Iran. [6] At that point Hamidullah Niyazmand became governor of the province. [4] During the Afghan Interim Administration, Brahui was again appointed as the Governor of Nimruz and Commander of 4th Brigade.

In early 2009, militants attempted to kill Brahui in a suicide attack. [7] [8] In early 2011, Brahui again escaped unhurt in a remote-controlled bomb explosion. He was visiting an irrigation project on the Lashkari canal when his vehicle was hit with a remote control mine in the 2nd district of Zaranj, near the Darul Ulam Madrasa (Islamic school) in the city.[ citation needed ]

Governor of Nimroz province

Abdul Karim Brahoui and Abdul Khaliq Karimi visiting the addiction treatment camp Abdul karim brahui and abdul khaliq karimi.jpg
Abdul Karim Brahoui and Abdul Khaliq Karimi visiting the addiction treatment camp

Mr. Brahui is the oldest governor in Nimroz province who has served in this position for four terms. Commencement of Kamal Khan dam, electricity supply to Zaranj city from Iran, creation of a new town in Chakhansur district, security of Zaranj-Delaram highway, reconstruction of Lashkari irrigation channel (supplying agricultural water to Zaranj and Kang), creation of de-addiction camp (free) for patients Narcotics is one of the important tasks of Mr. Brahui during his tenure as the governor of Nimroz.

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Abdul Karim Brahui
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Abdul Karim Brahui in 2021
Governor of Nimruz
In office
24 August 2010 19 September 2012
Preceded by Governor of Nimroz Province
August 24, 2010 September 19, 2012
Succeeded by