Pashtun Without Pashtunwali: A Nation Adrift
The Pashtun has long stood as a symbol of honour, courage, and fierce independence. He has been the keeper of Pashtunwali, an unwritten yet forceful social code rooted in hospitality,…
Fragile Harmony: Interfaith Relations and Rising Violence in Pashtun Society
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Once celebrated for its deep-rooted traditions of hospitality and religious tolerance, Pashtun society in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is now grappling with growing religious intolerance and sporadic violence…
Gender Inclusiveness: A Path to Countering Violence and Extremism in Pashtun Society
In Pashtun society, gender-based violence and extremism pose serious challenges, largely fueled by deeply entrenched patriarchal norms that restrict women’s involvement in public life. These issues are closely linked, as…