List of Pashtuns

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Pashtuns,[1] also known as Pakhtuns are an ethnic group that inhabit the Pashtunistan region of Afghanistan and Pakistan.[2][3] .They are one of the most populous ethnic groups in both countries. There is a significant Pashtuns diaspora in neighbouring countries such as India and Iran.[4]

Pashtuns are traditionally organised into tribal divisions, and their society is defined by the Pashtunwali, the traditional code by which they live. It is extremely important in the social structure and interactions of the Pashtun tribes.

There are more than 350–400 Pashtun tribes making Pashtuns the world's largest segmentary lineage society.[5]

Rulers and generals

Artists

Afghanistan

  • Farhad Darya (Afghanistan) – Afghan singer and composer, known for his contributions to Afghan music.

Pakistan

United Kingdom

Canada

Authors

Afghanistan

Pakistan

India

  • Sri M, born Mumtaz Ali Khan, Author, Educationist, Spiritual Guide, Yogi of Nath tradition, founder of Sathsang Foundation and Bharat Yoga Vidya Kendra, Padma Bhushan awardee

Aviators

Afghanistan

  • Abdul Ahad Momand (Afghanistan) – 4th Muslim astronaut who visited Space and first Muslim in the entire world who bring Quran to the moon. Due to Abdul Ahad Momand, Islam is now the 4th religion practiced in space. He spoke Pashto in space so Pashto is the 4th language spoken in the space.

Pakistan

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Air Marshal Asghar Khan, first native Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, politician, and author was from the Afridi tribe of Pashtuns.
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Air Vice Marshal Khyber Khan, former Deputy Chief of Air Staff of the PAF and diplomat

Architects

  • Sharif Fayez – Afghan architect and urban planner who has contributed to the rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan.
  • Hayatullah Khan Durrani – Afghan architect and urban planner who has played a vital role in the development and reconstruction of Afghanistan.

Businessman

  • Afghanistan
  • Mirwais Azizi (born 1962) is a Dubai-based Afghan businessman. He is the chairman of Azizi Group of companies, which he founded in 1989 with a presence in realty, banking, investment, and hospitality.
  • Mahmud Karzai is Afghan Businessman Net Worth: $900 Million Industry: Real Estate and Energy.
  • Hashmat Karzai was an Afghan-American businessman and political advisor.
  • Pakistan

Bureaucrats

Afghanistan

Pakistan

Scientists

Afghanistan

Pakistan

Film Industry

India

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Pakistan

  • Nazir Ahmed Khan – Nazir Ahmed Khan, renowned director, actor, producer, filmmaker, pioneer and founding father of Pakistan Film Industry post partition. He was also one of the pioneers of the pre-partition Sub Continental Film Industry starting from Calcutta and spanning to Bombay and Lahore.
  • Adeeb – Pakistani film actor. He appeared in 38 Indian films from 1940 to 1962, although he did not start performing in films very actively until the 1950s
  • Mahira Khan – Pakistani actress known for her roles in Pakistani and Indian films. She has Pashtun ancestry from her father's side.
  • Neelam Muneer – Pakistani actress from Mardan
  • Fawad Khan – Pakistani actor born into Pashtun family
  • Kushhal Khan – Pakistani actor from Nowshera, Descendant of Kushal Baba
  • Laila Khan – Pashto singer from Peshawar
  • Bilal Abbas Khan – Pakistani actor
  • Feroze Khan – Pakistani actor

Journalists

Afghanistan

Pakistan

  • Rahimullah Yusufzai – Pakistani journalist and expert on Afghan affairs, known for his reporting on the region.
  • Saleem Safi – Pakistani journalist, columnist, and television anchor, specializing in political analysis and current affairs.
  • Nasim Zehra – Pakistani journalist and television anchor, known for her expertise in political analysis and foreign affairs.
  • Asma Shirazi – Pakistani journalist and television anchor, known for her work in political journalism and interviewing prominent figures.
  • Iftikhar Ahmad – Pakistani journalist and television anchor, known for his talk show focused on political and social issues.
  • Wajahat Saeed Khan – Pakistani journalist, news anchor and defence analyst.

Politicians

Afghanistan

Pakistan

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Abdul Rab Nishtar
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Imran Khan

Presidents

India

Pakistan

Afghanistan

  • Mohammad Daoud Khan – served as the first President of Afghanistan from 1973 to 1978.
  • Nur Muhammad Khan Taraki – Served as the second President of Afghanistan from 1978 to 1979.
  • Hafizullah Amin – He remained the 3rd head of state Afghanistan from Sept 19ember79 to Dec 19ember79, H. organizedsed theur communist Revolution in 1978.
  • Babrak Karmal – He served as the Head of state from 1979 to 1986 from People's Democratic Party.
  • Haji Muhammad Khan Tsamkani – He served as the Head of state from 1986 to 1987.
  • Mohammad Najibullah Ahmadzai – He served as the communist Head of state from 1987 to 1992.
  • Abdul Rahim Hatif – After the assassination of Dr Najibullah, He acted as the president of Afghanistan for 2 weeks.

Military

Afghanistan Forces

Pakistan Armed Forces

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Abdul Waheed Kakar, Army Chief of Pakistan in the 1990s from the Kakar tribe.
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Air Marshal Asghar Khan, first native Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, politician, and author was from the Afridi tribe of Pashtuns.
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Major Aslam Khan captured the Kennedy Peak (Myanmar) in World War II and played a key role in the merger of Gilgit-Baltistan into Pakistan, was from the Afridi tribe and elder brother of Asghar Khan.
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General Gul Hassan Khan, 10th Chief of General Staff and last C-in-C of the Pakistan Army
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AVM Khyber Khan, former Deputy Chief of Air Staff of the PAF and diplomat

Royalty

Khalji Empire (1290-1320)

Durrani Empire (1747-1823)

  • Ahmad Shah Abdali – Founder of Durrani Empire and former ruler of Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Iran and some parts of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
  • Timur Shah Durrani – Second Ruler of Durrani Empire and Former ruler of Afghanistan and Punjab Region.
  • Zaman Shah Durrani – Third Ruler of Durrani Empire.

Hotak Empire

Lodi Empire

Barakzai Dynasty

Sur Empire

Pakhtunkhawa State (Yusufzai) (1520-1620)

  • Malak Ahmad Khan Yusufzai, The founder of and first ruler of Pakhtunkhawa State.
  • Gaju Khan Baba, was the Second Ruler of Pakhtunkhawa State.
  • Malak Misri Khan Yusufzai, was the Third Ruler of Pakhtunkhawa State.
  • Malak Ghazi Khan Yusufzai, was the Fourth ruler of Pakhtunkhawa State.
  • Kalu Khan Yousafzai, was the 5th Ruler of Pakhtunkhawa State.
  • Bahaku Khan Yusufzai, was the Last Ruler of Pakhtunkhawa State.

Bangash Dynasty

Babi Dynasty

Revolutionaries

Assassins

Sport Persons

Afghanistan

Pakistan

Singers

Afghanistan

Pakistan

  • Gul Panra – Pashto Singer from Swat.
  • Haroon Bacha – Pashto Folk singer.
  • Rahim Shah – Pashto singer, born in Karachi.
  • Junaid Jamshed, was a Pakistani singer-songwriter, television personality, fashion designer, actor, engineer, and preacher. Junaid Jamshed was born in a Khattak Pathan family in Karachi.
  • Sardar Ali Takkar – Pashto singer, born in Takkar village Mardan is a Pakistani Pashto singer
  • Gulzar Alam – is a famous Pashto folk and Ghazal singer, musician, and composer.

Jurists

Afghanistan

Pakistan

References

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