Pashtun society, rich in history, culture, and tradition, is characterized by a profound respect for its social codes and norms. However, the role of women within this society is a complex issue.

The announcement of Pakistan’s new military operation, Azm-e-Istehkam, has sent shockwaves across the Pashtun region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has suffered tremendously amid past operations ...

As a Pashtun, I reject the idea of being inher-ently ‘braver’, more ‘naïve’, or more ‘dangerous’ than the others. I demand the same agency and respect afforded to any Pakistani citizen.

The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), as a human rights movement representing Pashtuns across the Durand Line and worldwide, will present its opinion based on the presented data to the Jirga.

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Gilaman Wazir stressed on the shared history of the Pashtuns on both sides of the Durand Line. This made him famous among Afghans. Saturday, Jun 21, 2025. New Delhi o C. Subscribe. Sign in.

Nahida Mushtaq The Pashtun community, often referred to as Pashtuns, Pashtoons, or Pathaans, has a deep-rooted connection with the Kashmir region. Their native language is Pashto, and they exhibit ...

The community, consisting of the Shah, Syed, and Pathan clans, obtained a permanent residence certificate, officially categorising them as farmers or agriculturalists.

Kashmiri Pashtuns, commonly referred to as Kashmiri Pathans, predominantly reside in the districts of Ganderbal, Baramulla, Anantnag, and Kishtwar, with a population of around 40,000.

Amir Rana of the Pak Institute for Peace Studies, a think-tank in Islamabad, says the capital’s police have long worried about rising crime linked to Afghans, especially smuggling.