The Pashtuns—historically referred to as or Pathans (a term primarily used in the Indian subcontinent)—constitute the world's largest tribal ethnic group.
Pashtun society is governed by , an ancient unwritten ethical code based on personal honor and tribal independence. Key tenets include: Pathani Pashto Afghanizip
: Known for "softer" phonetic qualities. Pashtun Culture and Code (Pashtunwali) The Pashtuns—historically referred to as or Pathans (a
: 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 . Pashtun Culture and Code (Pashtunwali) : Pashto is
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 language is broadly split into two main dialects: Northern (Peshawari) : Characterized by "harder" sounds.