Pathani Pashto Afghanizip ✦ Limited

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 term primarily used in the Indian subcontinent)—constitute the world's largest tribal ethnic group. Pathani Pashto Afghanizip

: Pashto is one of Afghanistan's two official languages (alongside Dari) and a regional language in Pakistan. The following report covers the cultural, linguistic, and

: The language is broadly split into two main dialects: Northern (Peshawari) : Characterized by "harder" sounds. The following report covers the cultural