Pashtun people

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the primary languages spoken?Pashto, Urdu, Dari, and various regional dialects
2. What is the geographic core?The Pashtunistan region, encompassing southeastern Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan
3. Who are the Pashtun people?The Pashtun people, also called Pakhtuns or Pathans, are an ethnic group from southeastern Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan. They speak Pashto, a language with a long tradition of stories and poems.
4. What is Pashtunwali and why is it important?Pashtunwali is a set of unwritten rules that guide how Pashtuns treat each other. It teaches values like kindness to guests, keeping honor, and helping family and friends.

Pashtunwali: An ancient, unwritten ethical code governing Pashtun social conduct, emphasizing hospitality, honor, and justice.
Pashto: An Eastern Iranian language spoken by the Pashtun people, characterized by a rich literary and oral tradition.
Ghairat: A core Pashtunwali concept signifying honor, self-respect, and the protection of family and community reputation.
Malmastia: The principle of hospitality within Pashtunwali, obligating hosts to treat guests with utmost generosity and respect.