How did Pashtuns treat women?

According to the Pashtunwali, women are regarded as the incarnation of “Pat” (modesty, the spirit of sacrifice), “Shegarra” (kindness), “Wafa” (faithfulness), “Toora” (fighting spirit), “Nang” (honor) and “Melmastia” (hospitality).

Is Peshawar a Pathan?

Today, Peshawar is the capital of the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is dominated by Pashto speakers. The term Pathan, strictly used, refers only to Pashto speakers, and the speakers of Hindko, which is a language in the Punjabi universe, do not qualify as Pathans.

Are Pashtuns loyal?

The Pashtuns are a people apart; proud, loyal and fiercely independent, living by their own strict and bloody male-centred moral code, Pashtunwali. They are steeped in a political culture of guns and violence. In the Pushtu language, the name Pashtun denotes honour, goodness, bravery, loyalty and dignity.

What is the difference between Pathan and Pashtun?

Pathan are not “pure” Pashtun who are from further West (i.e, NWFP/KP). Nobody else calls themselves Pathan. “Pashtun” and “Pakhtun” are almost interchangeable, but the latter is a reflection of the northern dialect of Pashto/Pakhto (the language) which is more common in Northeastern Afghanistan and Pakistan.

What do Pashtuns believe?

Religion. Pashtuns are Sunni Muslims, most of them follow the Hanafite branch of Sunni Islam.

Is Pakistan safe for female Travellers?

Overall, Pakistan is safe for women travelers, especially when accompanied by trusted men, however, special caution is required for women who wish to visit solo. There are many things to keep in mind and women should also be mentally prepared for the gender divide they will experience in Pakistan.

Who are some of the best looking Pathan men in Pakistan?

Thus, to counter all the keyboard-critics, here are a few exceptionally good looking Pathan men you need to know about as well: Naseer is the lead singer for the band ‘Naseer & Shahab’ a soft pop-rock band from Peshawar. Already been featured on Coke Studio, Naseer has famously sung ‘Za Pukhtoon Yam’ and ‘Za Sta Pashan Na Yam’.

What are the institutions of Pashtun society?

A prominent institution of the Pashtun people is the intricate system of tribes. The Pashtuns remain a predominantly tribal people, but the trend of urbanisation has begun to alter Pashtun society as cities such as Kandahar, Peshawar, Quetta and Kabul have grown rapidly due to the influx of rural Pashtuns.

Are Pashtuns still tribal in Afghanistan?

The Pashtuns remain a predominantly tribal people, but the trend of urbanisation has begun to alter Pashtun society as cities such as Kandahar, Peshawar, Quetta and Kabul have grown rapidly due to the influx of rural Pashtuns. Despite this, many people still identify themselves with various clans .

Who are some famous people of Pashtun descent?

Other notable figures of ethnic Pashtun descent include Abdul Ghani Khan, Malala Yousafzai, Rahman Baba, Khushal Khan, Malalai, Sher Shah Suri, Shahid Afridi, Shah Rukh Khan, Ayub Khan, Pir Roshan, Bahlul Lodi, Daoud Khan, Mirwais Hotak, Zakir Hussain, Madhubala, Salman Khan, and Alaudin Khalji .