Qayyum Karzai: I will be the calmer Karzai if I become Afghan President -- Elder brother of Afghanistan's president, Qayyum, himself a contender in next year’s election, pledges to end antagonistic relationships with the West -- Qayyum Karzai, 66, described his younger brother as a very passionate man trying to do an extremely difficult job. --- After growing up in Kandahar, the elder Karzai left his home country at the age of 23 in 1969 to train as a pilot of the Afghan air force in the United States. Motion sickness cut short that career. - Instead he completed his education in Washington and became a successful businessman. Today, he still owns three restaurants around Baltimore, including the Helmand, famous in the area for its authentic Afghan food. -- For his part, Qayyum Karzai said his brother would not be allowed to run policy but would be invited to lead an advisory council of elders. - Telegraph