INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY TOPIC: Pukhtoon Society

NAME: IMRAN ALI 

REG NO : 657-FBAS/BSBT/F14 

DEPARTMENT: BI&BT  

FACULTY OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

An Overview of An Overview of Pathans’ SocietyPathans’ Society

The Pathans are known as people who originated from Paktia Province of Afghanistan and are brave, simple, and sincere in their dealings with others. They are noted as fierce fighters, and throughout history they have offered strong resistance to invaders. They staunchly hold on to their cultural traditions and connect with one another in a visceral way.

ALL PASHTO SPEAKERS ARE NOT PATHANS &

SIMILARY, ALL PATHANS ARE NOT PASHTO SPEAKERS.

Just like Imran khan and ShahRukh khan they are pathan but can’t speak pushto.

Country Population YearPakistan 28 million 2005Afghanistan 12 million 2009UAE 315,524 2008UK 100,000 2009Canada 26,000 2006India 11,086 2001USA 7710 2000Malaysia & others 5100 2008

The Pathan tribes are always engaged in private or public war. Every man is a warrior, a politician and a theologian Every large house is a real feudal fortress....Every family cultivates its vendetta; every clan, its feud.... Nothing is ever forgotten and very few debts are left unpaid." Winston Churchill

1. Russian General in 1987 "Pathans are the most Brave people ever born on the earth. These people can't be defeated by Force" 2. By American General 2004 "We are fighting a meaning less war against the Rocks" 3. By Indian General in Siachin War "If there was no NWFP province in Pakistan, I m sure that atleast Kashmir was ours." We Salute them as wonderful part of Pakistani Nation

800-200 BC, Aryans –entered south asia from central asia and start residing in the Paktia province of Afghanistan.

Buddhism and then Hinduism prevailed. Mehmud Ghaznavi-Islam prevailed and

entered this region from middle east. Muhammad Ghori (Ghori dynasty) Khiljis, Thoghlaq, Mongols, Lodhis and Surs

dynasty (1196-1555). Babur-1482-1530, His army consisted of

many Pathans tribesmen in which Yousufzai were the prominent.

Babur death-Kamran (Babur younger son) proclaimed himself ruler of the region but his conflict with Humayun (1502-1556) weakened Mughal power and afforded Sher Shah Suri (1545) a pathan to capture the empire easily.

Ahmed Shah Abdali formed Afghan Empire and ruled for 26years. (1747-73)

Pathans, (Yousafzai & Khattak) struggle against sikhs. Afghan War-between Sikhs & Pathans. Ranjit Singh death in 1839-ensuring infighting between his successors allowed British East India Company to take over the control of the area. 1847 British dominancy 1847-1947 with sever resistance all the times. 1893- Durand Line accord between Afghan Govt and British rulers. Chaman & Chagi-Afghanistan while Swat, Dir, Chitral and territories of the Afridi and Wazir- the English.

Anjuman-e-Falahi Afghania Khuda-i-Khidmatgar Tehreek (Red Shirts

Movement). ANP (Awami National Party) Faqir of Ipi 1936, Movement of Freedom End of world war II/ Independence &

Refrendom (June 1947). First Chief Minister Dr. Abdul Jabbar Khan

Sb.

1. Politics Awami National Party-Asfandyar Wale Khan Jamiat Ullma Islam-F- M.Fazal ur Rehman Jamiat Ullma Islam-S-M.Sami Ul Haq Jumati Islami-Qazi Hussain Ahmed and Siraj ul

Haq Pakistan Muslim League-Saranjam Khan &

Zafar Iqbal Jagra. Pakistan People’s Party-Sher Pao. but now in these days pakistan tehreek insaf

is the biggest party of pukhtun nation chairman Imran khan

2. Presidency◦ Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan◦ Ghulam Ishaq Khan

3. Bureaucracy I. Military Bureaucracy

◦ Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan◦ Lt. General Hamid Gul◦ Lt.General Ali Kuli Khan KhattakII. Civil Bureaucracy

◦ Roadad Khan

4. Science◦ Dr, Abdul Qadir Khan

5. Journalism◦ Rahimullah Yousufzai◦ Reeham khan

6. Sports/Culture◦ Imran Khan◦ Younas Khan◦ Shahid Afridi◦ Umar gull◦ Yasir hammid◦ Junaid khan◦ Anwar ali◦ imran khan (dir)◦ Rahim Shah ghazala javed◦ Gull panra sardar ali takkar◦ Nazia iqbal

Pakhtunwali or "way of the Pakhtun (Pathan)." Tribal customs and traditions make up the biggest part of the Pathan society. The tenets of Pakhtunwali show the true essence of Pathan culture and these rules are followed religiously. It incorporates the following major practices: ◦ Melmastia (hospitality and protection to every guest); ◦ Nanawati (the right of a fugitive to seek a place of refuge,

and acceptance of his bona fide offer of peace); ◦ Badal (the right of blood feuds or revenge); ◦ Tureh (bravery); "sabar" (steadfastness); ◦ Imandari (righteousness); ◦ Isteqamat (persistence); ◦ Ghayrat (defense of property and honor); and ◦Namus (defense of one's women).

Be simple and show sincerity & Loyalty in your relations.

Do not cheat or tell a lie when dealing with them.

Never try to suppress them, treat tactfully Never Challenge them. Do not disgrace them. Show hospitality to please them.

Gham Khadi Wada Koidana Topak Tamacha Jarga or Jirga Hujra Mailma Mailmastia Kat Bistara

Pathans are one of the greatest nations who has a rich history and culture and proved their intellectual capabilities in all walks of life. They are the one who knows how to get their rights and safeguard their land from invaders. They are not terrorist but peace loving, patriotic, Sincere and Loyal. They never betray.

I am proud that I am one of them.