Born in Peshawar in 1945, Mohammad Asghar currently lives in Newport. He attended Peshawar University and completed an accountancy course in Nash College, Newport.

He has stood for Plaid Cymru in previous elections, including the last General Election, and is Plaid Cymru Regional Co-ordinator.

Mohammad's interests include Cricket, Athletics and Badminton. Mohammad also holds a pilot's licence and enjoys flying.

Mohammad's political interests include economic development, he feels strongly about combating social exclusion.

Mohammad Asghar says: "Plaid's manifesto for the Assembly Elections is based on our 7 for 07 policies which will be the priorities for a Plaid government."

1. Saving Wales - the energy plan.

In facing the challenge of climate change, saving energy is easier than finding more.

Energy efficiency and conservation is the best way of cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions.

A Plaid government will cut energy use by 10% - saving you money and saving the environment.

2. Universal Affordable Childcare.

Good childcare is vital for our children, important for parents and essential for the economy. Childcare provision in Wales is expensive and patchy.

A Plaid government will provide affordable childcare in every community.

3. One laptop per child.

We must give our children the tools for success in the twenty first century. A Plaid government will give all eleven-year-olds their own laptop for learning, with the latest educational software. We can make Wales the most knowledge-rich nation in the world.

4. Stamp out student debt.

One of the biggest barriers faced by young people is student debt. A Plaid government will reduce the debt burden of graduates who live and work in Wales. Students who graduate from Welsh Universities and Colleges and work in Wales for five years will have their student loan repayments paid during that period.

5. First Home Grants.

The average property in Wales costs more than six times the average annual Welsh salary. A Plaid government will introduce a first home grant to help people with the cost of buying their first home.

6. Business tax cuts.

Business throughout Wales needs to be encouraged to expand and create more jobs to create a strong economy. A Plaid government will slash the business tax burden on small and medium sized businesses.

7. New community health service.

A Plaid government will create a new Community Health Service with nurses in schools, check-ups at work and "Centres of Wellbeing" in every community.