The Pashtuns—historically referred to as or Pathans (a term primarily used in the Indian subcontinent)—constitute the world's largest tribal ethnic group.
: Known for "softer" phonetic qualities. Pashtun Culture and Code (Pashtunwali) Pathani Pashto Afghanizip
The following report covers the cultural, linguistic, and historical context of the (Pashtun) people, the Pashto language, and the socio-political dynamics of the Afghan-Pakistan border region (often referred to in relation to the Durand Line ). Ethnolinguistic Profile The Pashtuns—historically referred to as or Pathans (a
: The right to seek justice or revenge for a perceived wrong. the Pashto language
: Compulsory hospitality and protection for all guests.
: Pashto is spoken by approximately 40 million people. They are concentrated in southern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan, divided by the 1893 Durand Line .