Early Life
Zahira is the daughter of Abdul Zahir, who was the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1972 to 1972. She is also the older sister of Ahmad Zahir, called the "Afghan Elvis". They belong to the Pashtun ethnic group but like many others in Kabul they use Dari (Persian) instead of Pashto. Zahira is a graduate of, and later a teacher at, Zarghuna High School, reported to have been the leading school for girls in Kabul.
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