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Who are the Pushtun?
Good question.
Pushtun are a warlike people group
who live primarily in the mountains of Pakistan and
Afghanistan. They have an eclectic personality mix –
they are said to be hospitable, considerate, devoted
friends and vicious toward their enemies. Close to the
heart of every Pushtun is the Pushtunwali (the way of
the Pushtun), an unwritten code of ethics and honor that
is strictly adhered to. It includes hospitality and
protection to every guest, the acceptance of a
fugitive’s bona fide offer of peace, the right of blood
feuds or revenge, bravery, steadfastness, and defense of
property, honor and one’s women. |
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