An Overview of An Overview of Pathans’ SocietyPathans’ Society

Who are Pathans, Who are Pathans, Pukhtuns or Pashtuns?Pukhtuns or Pashtuns?

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

ALWAYS REMEMBER ALWAYS REMEMBER ThatThat

• ALL PASHTO SPEAKERS ARE NOT PATHANS

&

• SIMILARY, ALL PATHANS ARE NOT PASHTO SPEAKERS.

DISTRIBUTION OF PATHANS POPULATIONDISTRIBUTION OF PATHANS POPULATION

Total Pathans’ Population= 42 millionTotal Pathans’ Population= 42 million 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

QUOTATIONS!QUOTATIONS!

• 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

QUOTATIONS!QUOTATIONS!

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

HISTORY OF PATHANSHISTORY OF PATHANS• 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.

HISTORY OF PATHANSHISTORY OF PATHANS

• 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)

HISTORY OF PATHANSHISTORY OF PATHANS• 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.

HISTORY OF PATHANSHISTORY OF PATHANS• Anjuman-e-Falahi Afghania• Khuda-i-Khidmatgar Tehreek (Red Shirts

Movement).• NAP (National Awami 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.

Pathans Role in Pakistani SocietyPathans Role in Pakistani Society

1. Politics• Awami National Party-Asfandyar Wali Khan• Jamiat Ullma Islam-F- M.Fazal ur Rehman• Jamiat Ullma Islam-S-M.Sami Ul Haq• Jumati Islami-Qazi Hussain Ahmed• Pakistan Muslim League-Saranjam Khan &

Zafar Iqbal Jagra.• Pakistan People’s Party-Sher Pao.

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 Khattak

II. Civil Bureaucracy– Roadad Khan

4. Science– Dr, Abdul Qadir Khan

5. Journalism– Rahimullah Yousufzai

6. Sports/Culture– Imran Khan– Younas Khan– Shahid Afridi– Rahim Shah

DIVISIONS & CLASSES IN DIVISIONS & CLASSES IN PATHANS SOCIETYPATHANS SOCIETY

1. Khans2. Mian3. Mullah4. Dehqan (Farmer)5. Paracha6. Kulal7. Dukandar8. Zargar9. Muchee (Chamyar)10.Engar

11.Kochwan12.Darzee13.Dhobian/Rangi14.Shakhel15.Ajar/Gujar16.Shpankay

Major Traits of Pathans’ SocietyMajor Traits of Pathans’ SocietyPakhtunwali 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).

How to keep ties with Pathans?How to keep ties with Pathans?• 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.

Pathans Traditions and CulturePathans Traditions and Culture• Gham Khadi• Wada Koidana• Topak Tamacha• Jarga or Jirga• Hujra• Mailma• Mailmastia• Kat Bistara

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSIONPathans 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.

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