Progressive Democratic Party of Afghanistan
Encyclopedia
Progressive Democratic Party of Afghanistan is a political party
in Afghanistan
, founded in 1966. It was led by Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal
, who was prime minister 1965-1967. The party had a moderate socialist orientation.
The party and its followers were generally known by the name of the party newspaper, Musawat.
The party has recently reemerged as a legal party, and is registered with the Ministry of Justice. It is led by Mohammad Wali Arya who resides in the United States of America
at the moment.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
, founded in 1966. It was led by Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal
Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal
Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal was an Afghan politician during the reign of Zahir Shah.-Biography:After graduating from high school, Mohammad Hashim became a journalist, editing several newspapers...
, who was prime minister 1965-1967. The party had a moderate socialist orientation.
The party and its followers were generally known by the name of the party newspaper, Musawat.
The party has recently reemerged as a legal party, and is registered with the Ministry of Justice. It is led by Mohammad Wali Arya who resides in the United States of America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
at the moment.