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{{short description|Collection of notable Pashtun figures}}
{{short description|Collection of notable Pashtun figures}}
[[File:Tribal and religious leaders in southern Afghanistan.jpg|thumb|Tribal and religious leaders of Afghans (Ethnic Pashtuns) in southern Afghanistan]]
[[File:Tribal and religious leaders in southern Afghanistan.jpg|thumb|Tribal and religious leaders of Afghans (Ethnic Pashtuns) in southern Afghanistan]]
[[Pashtuns]],<ref>{{Cite book |last=Minahan |first=James B. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fOQkpcVcd9AC&pg=PT318 |title=Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia: An Encyclopedia |date=2012-08-30 |publisher=ABC-CLIO |isbn=978-1-59884-660-7 |language=en}}</ref> also known as '''Pakhtuns''' or '''Afghans''', are an ethnic group that inhabit the [[Pashtunistan|Pashtunistan region]] of [[Afghanistan]] and [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Spain |first=James William |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-8YNAAAAIAAJ&q=pathan+hindi+word |title=The Pathan Borderland |date=1963 |publisher=Mouton |pages=40 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-19 |title=Pashtun {{!}} Definition, People, Culture, & Religion {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pashtun |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> They are one of the most populous ethnic groups in both countries. There is a significant Pashtuns diaspora in neighbouring countries such as [[Iran]] and [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-12-09 |title=The Hindu : Miscellaneous / This Day That Age : dated July 20, 1954: Pakhtoons in Kashmir |url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/20/stories/2004072001220900.htm |access-date=2023-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041209153349/http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/20/stories/2004072001220900.htm |archive-date=2004-12-09 }}</ref>
[[Pashtuns]],<ref>{{Cite book |last=Minahan |first=James B. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fOQkpcVcd9AC&pg=PT318 |title=Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia: An Encyclopedia |date=2012-08-30 |publisher=ABC-CLIO |isbn=978-1-59884-660-7 |language=en}}</ref> also known as '''Pakhtuns''' or '''Afghans''', are an ethnic group that inhabit the [[Pashtunistan|Pashtunistan region]] of [[Afghanistan]] and [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Spain |first=James William |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-8YNAAAAIAAJ&q=pathan+hindi+word |title=The Pathan Borderland |date=1963 |publisher=Mouton |pages=40 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-19 |title=Pashtun {{!}} Definition, People, Culture, & Religion {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pashtun |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-12-09 |title=The Hindu : Miscellaneous / This Day That Age : dated July 20, 1954: Pakhtoons in Kashmir |url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/20/stories/2004072001220900.htm |access-date=2023-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041209153349/http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/20/stories/2004072001220900.htm |archive-date=2004-12-09 }}</ref>


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]].
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]].
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==Rulers and generals==
==Rulers and generals==
*[[Jalal-ud-Din Khalji]] – founder of Khalji dynasty Region 1290–1320
*[[Alauddin Khalji]] Second ruler of Region July 1296–4 January 1316
*[[Bahlul Lodi]] – founder of Lodi Dynasty (reigned 1451–1489), most powerful of the Pashtun chiefs, who replaced the last king of the Sayyid dynasty in 1451
*[[Bahlul Lodi]] – founder of Lodi Dynasty (reigned 1451–1489), most powerful of the Pashtun chiefs, who replaced the last king of the Sayyid dynasty in 1451
*[[Sikandar Khan Lodi|Sikandar Lodi]] – Sultan of Delhi
*[[Sikandar Khan Lodi|Sikandar Lodi]] – Sultan of Delhi
*[[Ibrahim Khan Lodi|Ibrahim Lodi]] – Sultan of Delhi Lodi Dynasty Reign 1517 – 21 April 1526
*[[Ibrahim Khan Lodi|Ibrahim Lodi]] – Sultan of Delhi Lodi Dynasty Reign 1517 – 21 April 1526
*[[Sher Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Suri Empire Reign 17 May 1540 – 22 May 1545
*[[Sher Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Sur Empire Reign 17 May 1540 – 22 May 1545
*[[Adil Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Suri Empire
*[[Adil Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Sur Empire
*[[Islam Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Suri Empire Reign 27 May 1545 – 22 November 1554
*[[Islam Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Sur Empire Reign 27 May 1545 – 22 November 1554
*[[Firuz Shah Suri]] – Firuz Shah Suri
*[[Firuz Shah Suri]] – Firuz Shah Suri
*[[Muhammad Adil Shah (died 1557)|Muhammad Adil Shah]]
*[[Muhammad Adil Shah (died 1557)|Muhammad Adil Shah]]
*[[Ibrahim Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Suri Empire
*[[Ibrahim Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Sur Empire
*[[Sikandar Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Suri Empire
*[[Sikandar Shah Suri]] – Sultan of the Sur Empire
*[[Abdur Rahman Khan]] – monarch of Afghanistan in the late 19th century
*[[Abdur Rahman Khan]] – monarch of Afghanistan in the late 19th century
*[[Ahmad Shah Durrani]] – founding father of Afghanistan
*[[Ahmad Shah Durrani]] – founding father of Afghanistan
*[[Abdul Aziz Hotak]] – second ruler of the Afghan [[Hotaki dynasty]]
*[[Abdul Aziz Hotak]] – second ruler of the Afghan [[Hotaki dynasty]]
*[[Wazir Akbar Khan|Akbar Khan]] – Emir of Afghanistan
*[[Wazir Akbar Khan]] – Emir of Afghanistan
*[[Amanullah Khan]] – Ghazi of the [[Third Anglo-Afghan War]] and King of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929
*[[Amanullah Khan]] – Ghazi of the [[Third Anglo-Afghan War]] and King of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929
*[[Amir Khan (Nawab of Tonk)|Amir Khan]] – Nawab of Tonk
*[[Amir Khan (Nawab of Tonk)|Amir Khan]] – Nawab of Tonk
*[[Ashraf Hotaki]] – Shah of Persia from 1725 to 1729 and fourth ruler of the [[Hotaki dynasty]]
*[[Ashraf Hotaki]] – Shah of Persia from 1725 to 1729 and fourth ruler of the [[Hotaki dynasty]]
*[[Ayub Shah]] – Afghan king
*[[Ayub Shah]] – Afghan king
*[[Azim Khan|Azim Khan Barakzai]] – Barakzai noble and governor of Kashmir
*[[Azim Khan]] – Barakzai noble and governor of Kashmir
*[[Azad Khan Afghan]] – Pashtun who was a major contender for Supremacy in ruling [[Iran|Persia]]
*[[Azad Khan Afghan]] – Pashtun who was a major contender for Supremacy in ruling [[Iran|Persia]]
*[[Daud Khan Panni]] – Mughal general
*[[Daud Khan Panni]] – Mughal general
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*[[Daud Khan Rohilla]]
*[[Daud Khan Rohilla]]
*[[Daulat Khan Lodi]]
*[[Daulat Khan Lodi]]
*[[Dilir Khan|Diler Khan]] – 17th century [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] general
*[[Dilir Khan]] – 17th century [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] general
*[[Dost Mohammad of Bhopal|Dost Muhammad of Bhopal]] – Nawab of Bhopal
*[[Dost Mohammad of Bhopal]] – Nawab of Bhopal
*[[Dost Mohammad Khan]] – monarch of Afghanistan in the 19th century
*[[Dost Mohammad Khan]] – monarch of Afghanistan in the 19th century
*[[Habibullah Khan]] – King/Emir of Afghanistan
*[[Habibullah Khan]] – King/Emir of Afghanistan
*[[Haibat Khan Niazi]] – Commander of Niazi contingent of Sher Shah Suri's army and Governor of Punjab
*[[Haibat Khan Niazi]] – Commander of Niazi contingent of Sher Shah Suri's army and Governor of Punjab
*[[Hafiz Rahmat Khan]] – Rohilla Chieftain
*[[Hafiz Rahmat Khan Barech]] – Rohilla Chieftain
*[[Hamid Khan Lodi]] – founder of Lodi dynasty of Multan after the end of Arab rule in 961 A.D
*[[Hamid Khan Lodi]] – founder of Lodi dynasty of Multan after the end of Arab rule in 961 A.D
*[[Hamidullah Khan]] – last Nawab of former Bhopal state in India
*[[Hamidullah Khan]] – last Nawab of former Bhopal state in India
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*[[Muhammad Mahabat Khan III]] – last [[Nawab of Junagarh]] (defunct title)
*[[Muhammad Mahabat Khan III]] – last [[Nawab of Junagarh]] (defunct title)
*[[Najabat Khan]] – Pashtun Nawab
*[[Najabat Khan]] – Pashtun Nawab
*[[Najib-ul-Daula|Najib Khan Yousafzai]] – Nawab of Rohilla, instrumental in Afghan Victory at Panipat in [[Third Battle of Panipat|1761]], inflicting the largest number of fatalities in a classic formation between two armies
*[[Najib ad-Dawlah|Najib Khan Yousafzai]] – Nawab of Rohilla, instrumental in Afghan Victory at Panipat in [[Third Battle of Panipat|1761]], inflicting the largest number of fatalities in a classic formation between two armies
*[[Nasrullah Khan (Afghanistan)|Nasrullah Khan]] – Shahzada ''Crown Prince'' of Afghanistan
*[[Nasrullah Khan (Afghanistan)|Nasrullah Khan]] – Shahzada ''Crown Prince'' of Afghanistan
*[[Nawab Muzaffar Khan]] – Durrani Nawab of Multan
*[[Nawab Muzaffar Khan]] – Durrani Nawab of Multan
*[[Shah Shujah Durrani]] (Sadozai) – former king of Afghanistan
*[[Shah Shujah Durrani]] (Sadozai) – former king of Afghanistan
*[[Sher Shah Suri]] – Afghan king of India
*[[Sher Shah Suri]] – Afghan king of [[Indian subcontinent|India]] and founder of the [[Sur Empire]]
*[[Timur Shah Durrani]] – monarch of Afghanistan, second ruler of the [[Durrani Empire]]
*[[Timur Shah Durrani]] – monarch of Afghanistan, second ruler of the [[Durrani Empire]]
*[[Zabita Khan|Zabita Khan Yusufzai]] – Rohilla chieftain
*[[Zabita Khan]] – Rohilla chieftain
*[[Zain Khan Sirhindi]] – Durrani general
*[[Zain Khan Sirhindi]] – Durrani general
*[[Zaman Shah Durrani]] – monarch of Afghanistan
*[[Zaman Shah Durrani]] – monarch of Afghanistan
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*[[Hakim Khan Sur]] – Army General of [[Maharana Pratap]] in [[Battle of Haldighati]]
*[[Hakim Khan Sur]] – Army General of [[Maharana Pratap]] in [[Battle of Haldighati]]
*[[Malak Ahmad Khan Yusufzai]] – First ruler and founder of Modern-day [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Pashtunkhwa]]
*[[Malak Ahmad Khan Yusufzai]] – First ruler and founder of Modern-day [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Pashtunkhwa]]
*[[Gaju Khan|Gaju Khan Yousafzai]] – revolutionary leader, second ruler of modern day Pakhtunkhawa who once served under [[Sher Shah Suri|Sher Shah Sur]]
*[[Gaju Khan|Gaju Khan Yousafzai]] – revolutionary leader, second ruler of modern day Pakhtunkhawa who once served under [[Sher Shah Suri]]
*[[Kalu Khan Yousafzai|Kalu Khan Yusufzai]] – Afghan warrior and military leader in 16th Century who inflicted one of the greatest defeats of the [[Mughal Empire]] in the [[Battle of the Malandari Pass (1586)]]
*[[Kalu Khan Yousafzai]] – Afghan warrior and military leader in 16th Century who inflicted one of the greatest defeats of the [[Mughal Empire]] in the [[Battle of the Malandari Pass (1586)]]
*[[Sartor Faqir]] – Pashtun tribal [[Yusufzai]] leader and freedom fighter; declared a jihad against the British Empire, unsuccessfully in 1895, then successfully in 1897
*[[Sartor Faqir]] – Pashtun tribal [[Yusufzai]] leader and freedom fighter; declared a jihad against the British Empire, unsuccessfully in 1895, then successfully in 1897


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* [[Abdul Ghani Khan]] (Pakistan) – Pashto poet, writer, philosopher, and artist<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghani Khan Poetry - Ghani Khan Shayari, pashto Ghazal, Nazam Collection |url=https://www.urdupoint.com/poetry/ghani-khan.html |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=UrduPoint |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Abdul Ghani Khan]] (Pakistan) – Pashto poet, writer, philosopher, and artist<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghani Khan Poetry - Ghani Khan Shayari, pashto Ghazal, Nazam Collection |url=https://www.urdupoint.com/poetry/ghani-khan.html |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=UrduPoint |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Raheem Shah|Rahim Shah]] (Pakistan) – popular Pashto and Urdu singer
* [[Ameer Hamza Shinwari]] (Pakistan/Afghanistan) - Pashto Poet, Writer ,philosopher etc
* [[Sardar Ali Takkar]] (Pakistan/Afghanistan) – popular sufist Pashto singer.
* [[Raheem Shah]] (Pakistan) – popular Pashto and Urdu singer
* [[Khyal Muhammad]] (Pakistan) – prominent Pashto folk singer
* [[Khyal Muhammad]] (Pakistan) – prominent Pashto folk singer
* [[Gulzar Alam]] (Pakistan) – Pashto singer and music composer
* [[Gulzar Alam]] (Pakistan) – Pashto singer and music composer
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* [[Badar Munir]] (Pakistan) – Pashto Film former actor
* [[Badar Munir]] (Pakistan) – Pashto Film former actor
* [[Khushhal Khan (actor)|Kushhal Khan]] (Pakistan) – Pashto model and actor
* [[Khushhal Khan (actor)|Kushhal Khan]] (Pakistan) – Pashto model and actor
* ( Kifayat Shah Bacha (Foke Singer) Pashto singer.


=== United Kingdom ===
=== United Kingdom ===
* [[M Huncho]] (Afghan-British) – Afghan-British rapper and singer from London.
* [[M Huncho]] (Afghan-British) – Afghan-British rapper and singer from London.
* [[Imran Ahmed (strategist)|Imran Ahmed]] - [[political strategist]] and CEO of the [[Center for Countering Digital Hate]]

=== Canada ===


== Authors ==
== Authors ==
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* [[Hamza Shinwari]] – Pashto poet and writer known for his romantic poetry<ref>{{Cite web |last=InpaperMagazine |first=From |date=2011-03-06 |title=POETRY: Celebrating the father of Pashto ghazal |url=https://www.dawn.com/2011/03/06/poetry-celebrating-the-father-of-pashto-ghazal/ |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Hamza Shinwari]] – Pashto poet and writer known for his romantic poetry<ref>{{Cite web |last=InpaperMagazine |first=From |date=2011-03-06 |title=POETRY: Celebrating the father of Pashto ghazal |url=https://www.dawn.com/2011/03/06/poetry-celebrating-the-father-of-pashto-ghazal/ |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Ajmal Khattak]] – Pashto poet, writer, and politician
* [[Ajmal Khattak]] – Pashto poet, writer, and politician
* [[Khushal Khattak|Khushal Khan Khattak]] – Pashto poet, warrior, and tribal chief from the 17th century<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-08-24 |title=Khushal Khan Khattak - The Warrior and the poet |url=http://www.zmong-afghanistan.com/khushal.asp |access-date=2023-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824213516/http://www.zmong-afghanistan.com/khushal.asp |archive-date=2007-08-24 }}</ref>
* [[Khushal Khattak|Khushal Khan Khattak]] – Pashto poet, warrior, and tribal chief from the 17th century<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-08-24 |title=Khushal Khan Khattak - The Warrior and the poet |url=http://www.zmong-afghanistan.com/khushal.asp |access-date=2023-08-01 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824213516/http://www.zmong-afghanistan.com/khushal.asp |archive-date=2007-08-24 }}</ref>
* [[Rahman Baba]] – Pashto poet and Sufi saint
* [[Rahman Baba]] – Pashto poet and Sufi saint
* [[Abaseen Yousafzai]] – Pashto poet known for his modernist poetry
* [[Abaseen Yousafzai]] – Pashto poet known for his modernist poetry
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* [[Khatir Afridi]] – Pashto poet and writer
* [[Khatir Afridi]] – Pashto poet and writer
* [[Malala Yousafzai]] – Pashto writer, activist, and [[Nobel Peace Prize]] laureate
* [[Malala Yousafzai]] – Pashto writer, activist, and [[Nobel Peace Prize]] laureate

=== Suriname ===
* Munshi Rahman Khan – poet, writer, teacher and former [[indentured servitude|indentured labourer]].


== Aviators ==
== Aviators ==


=== Afghanistan ===
=== 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.
* [[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 ===
=== Pakistan ===
[[File:Air Marshal Asghar in Thailand (c. 1960).jpg|thumb|150px|Air Marshal [[Asghar Khan]], first native [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force]], politician, and author was from the [[Afridi]] tribe of Pashtuns.]]
[[File:Wing Commander Khyber Khan.jpg|thumb|150px|Air Vice Marshal [[Khyber Khan]], former [[Vice Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Deputy Chief of Air Staff of the PAF]] and diplomat]]


* Air Marshal [[Asghar Khan]] – First native [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force]] and first pilot from the [[Indian subcontinent]] to fly a fighter jet, the [[Gloster Meteor]] III.
* Air Vice Marshal [[Khyber Khan]] – former [[Vice Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Deputy Chief of Air Staff of the PAF]] and diplomat
* [[Jahangir Khan]] (Pakistan) – Pakistani tourist who became the first Pashtun and the second Pakistani to fly around the world in commercial aircraft.
* [[Jahangir Khan]] (Pakistan) – Pakistani tourist who became the first Pashtun and the second Pakistani to fly around the world in commercial aircraft.
* [[Hakeemullah Khan Durrani]] (Pakistan) – Former Pakistani Air Marshal and Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force.
* [[Hakeemullah Khan Durrani]] (Pakistan) – Former Pakistani Air Marshal and Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force.
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* <big>'''Afghanistan'''</big>
* <big>'''Afghanistan'''</big>
* '''Mirwais Azizi''' (born 1962) is a [[Dubai]]-based [[List of Afghans#Entrepreneurs|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.
* [[Mirwais Azizi]] (born 1962) is a [[Dubai]]-based [[List of Afghans#Entrepreneurs|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.
* <big>'''Pakistan'''</big>
* <big>'''Pakistan'''</big>


* [[Javed Afridi]] – Pakistani business tycoon, Owner of [[Peshawar Zalmi]].
* [[Javed Afridi]] – Pakistani business tycoon, Owner of [[Peshawar Zalmi]].
* [[Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan]] (Pakistan) – Pakistani businesswoman.
* [[Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan]] (Pakistan) – Pakistani businesswoman.
* '''<big>United States</big>'''
* [[Shahid Khan]] (Pakistani American businessman 66th richest person in the world.


== Bureaucrats ==
== Bureaucrats ==


=== Pakistan ===
=== Pakistan ===
* [[Jamshed Burki]] – [[Interior Secretary of Pakistan]]

* [[Safwat Ghayur]] – Commandant [[Frontier Constabulary]] who embraced martyrdom on [[Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Pakistan's War on Terrorism]].
* [[Ghulam Ishaq Khan]] - Chairman [[Federal Board of Revenue]]
* [[Safwat Ghayur]] – Commandant [[Frontier Constabulary]] who embraced martyrdom on [[Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Pakistan's War on Terrorism]]
* [[Nasir Durrani]] – Inspector General of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police|Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police]].
* [[Nasir Durrani]] – Inspector General of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police]].
* [[Masood Sharif Khan Khattak]] – Director-General [[Intelligence Bureau (Pakistan)|Intelligence Bureau]]
* [[Masood Sharif Khan Khattak]] – Director-General [[Intelligence Bureau (Pakistan)]]
* [[Salahuddin Khan Mehsud]] – Chief of [[Terrorism Department (Pakistan)|Terrorism Department]]
* [[Salahuddin Khan Mehsud]] – Chief of [[Counter Terrorism Department (Pakistan)|Counter Terrorism Department]]
* [[Moazzam Jah Ansari]] – Commandment [[Frontier Constabulary]]
* [[Moazzam Jah Ansari]] – Commandment [[Frontier Constabulary]]
* [[Muhammad Naeem Khan]] – Inspector General of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police|Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police]]
* [[Muhammad Naeem Khan]] – Inspector General of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police]]
* [[Akbar Khan Hoti]] – Director-General [[Federal Investigation Agency]].
* [[Akbar Khan Hoti]] – Director-General [[Federal Investigation Agency]]
* [[Syed Akhtar Ali Shah|Akhtar Ali Shah]] – Commandant [[National Police Academy of Pakistan]] and Inspector General of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police|Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police]]
* [[Syed Akhtar Ali Shah]] – Commandant [[National Police Academy of Pakistan]] and Inspector General of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police]]
* [[Azam Khan (civil servant)|Azam Khan]] – [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of Pakistan]]
* [[Azam Khan (civil servant)|Azam Khan]] – [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of Pakistan]]
* [[Shahzad Khan Bangash|Shehzad Khan Bangash]] – [[Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Chief Secretary Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa]] and [[Federal Secretary|Federal Secretary of Pakistan]]
* [[Shahzad Khan Bangash|Shehzad Khan Bangash]] – [[Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] and [[Federal Secretary|Federal Secretary of Pakistan]]
* [[Shehzad Arbab]] – [[Establishment Secretary|Establishment Secretary of Pakistan]]
* [[Shehzad Arbab]] – [[Establishment Secretary|Establishment Secretary of Pakistan]]
* [[Saeed Wazir]] – Inspector-General of [[Gilgit-Baltistan Police]]
* [[Saeed Wazir]] – Inspector-General of [[Gilgit-Baltistan Police]]
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* [[Dil Jan Khan|Dil Jan Khan Marwat]] – Commandant [[Frontier Constabulary]]
* [[Dil Jan Khan|Dil Jan Khan Marwat]] – Commandant [[Frontier Constabulary]]
* [[Roedad Khan]] – Chief Secretary of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] and diplomat played a key role during Cold war
* [[Roedad Khan]] – Chief Secretary of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] and diplomat played a key role during Cold war
* [[Rustam Shah Mohmand]], Chief Secretary of [[North-West Frontier Province|N.W.F.P]], Diplomat, commissioner for [[Afghan refugees|Afghan Refugees]] and ambassador of [[Pakistan]] to [[Afghanistan]]
* [[Rustam Shah Mohmand]], Chief Secretary of [[North-West Frontier Province|N.W.F.P]], Diplomat, commissioner for [[Afghan refugees]] and ambassador of [[Pakistan]] to [[Afghanistan]]
* [[Sartaj Aziz]] – [[National Security Advisor (Pakistan)|National Security Advisor]]
* [[Sartaj Aziz]] – [[National Security Advisor (Pakistan)|National Security Advisor]]
* [[Mahmud Ali Durrani]] – [[National Security Advisor (Pakistan)|National Security Advisor]]
* [[Mahmud Ali Durrani]] – [[National Security Advisor (Pakistan)|National Security Advisor]]
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* [[Asif Durrani]] – Pakistani diplomat of [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] served as envoy to [[Iran]] and [[Afghanistan]]
* [[Asif Durrani]] – Pakistani diplomat of [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] served as envoy to [[Iran]] and [[Afghanistan]]
* [[Shahryar Khan]] – [[Foreign Secretary (Pakistan)|Foreign Secretary of Pakistan]] and Chairman [[Pakistan Cricket Board]]
* [[Shahryar Khan]] – [[Foreign Secretary (Pakistan)|Foreign Secretary of Pakistan]] and Chairman [[Pakistan Cricket Board]]
* [[Aziz Ahmad Khan|Aziz Ahmed Khan]] – Pakistani diplomat of [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] served as ambassador to [[India]]
* [[Aziz Ahmad Khan]] – Pakistani diplomat of [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] served as ambassador to [[India]]
* [[Yusuf Khattak]] – Pakistani left-wing intellectual Politician, Pakistan Movement Activist, Federal Minister and statesman who represented Pakistan internationally
* [[Yusuf Khattak]] – Pakistani left-wing intellectual Politician, Pakistan Movement Activist, Federal Minister and statesman who represented Pakistan internationally
* [[Aslam Khattak]] – Pakistani diplomat and former [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], served as envoy to [[Afghanistan]]
* [[Aslam Khattak]] – Pakistani diplomat and former [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], served as envoy to [[Afghanistan]]
* [[Mian Gul Akbar Zeb]] – Pakistani diplomat of [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] served as ambassador to [[Canada]]
* [[Mian Gul Akbar Zeb]] – Pakistani diplomat of [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] served as ambassador to [[Canada]]
* [[Mohammed Sadiq (diplomat)|Mohammed Sadiq]] – Pakistani diplomat of [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]], served as Special Representative of [[Pakistan]] to [[Afghanistan]]
* [[Mohammed Sadiq (diplomat)|Mohammed Sadiq]] – Pakistani diplomat of [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]], served as Special Representative of [[Pakistan]] to [[Afghanistan]]
* [[Asad Jahangir]] - [[Inspector general|Inspector General]] of [[Sindh Police]]
* [[Muhammad Naeem Khan]] - Inspector General of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police]]
* [[Akhtar Hassan Khan Gorchani]] - Director-General [[Intelligence Bureau (Pakistan)]]


== Scientists ==
== Scientists ==
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== Film Industry ==
== Film Industry ==
[[File:Madhubala1951.jpg|thumb|[[Madhubala]] from her paternal lineage hailed from the [[Yusufzai]] tribe of Pashtuns from the [[Valley of Peshawar]]]]

=== India ===
=== India ===
{{see also|Khans of Bollywood}}
{{see also|Khans of Bollywood}}
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* [[Madhubala]]; ''Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi'' – [[Cinema of India|cinema]] superstar of [[India]], she starred in over 60 films in the span of 20 years including the epic ''[[Mughal-e-Azam]]'', the highest-grossing film in India's history
* [[Madhubala]]; ''Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi'' – [[Cinema of India|cinema]] superstar of [[India]], she starred in over 60 films in the span of 20 years including the epic ''[[Mughal-e-Azam]]'', the highest-grossing film in India's history
* [[Shah Rukh Khan]] - Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films, According to Khan his paternal grandfather, was an ethnic [[Pashtuns|Pashtun]] from [[Afghanistan]].
* [[Shah Rukh Khan]] - Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films, According to Khan his paternal family was an ethnic [[Pashtuns|Pashtun]] from [[Peshawar]], [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]].
* [[Parveen Babi]] – Indian actress and model known for being the first Bollywood star to appear on the cover of [[Time (magazine)|Time magazine]]. She hailed from the [[Babi dynasty]].
* [[Parveen Babi]] – Indian actress and model known for being the first Bollywood star to appear on the cover of [[Time (magazine)|Time magazine]]. She hailed from the [[Babi dynasty]].
* [[Amjad Khan (actor)|Amjad Khan]] – Indian actor known for his iconic portrayal of the character Gabbar Singh in the film "Sholay." He belonged to a Pashtun family.
* [[Amjad Khan (actor)|Amjad Khan]] – Indian actor known for his iconic portrayal of the character Gabbar Singh in the film "Sholay." He belonged to a Pashtun family.
* [[Kader Khan]] - Indian actor, screenwriter and film producer. He was born in [[Kabul]], [[Afghanistan]] and is an ethnic Pashtun of the [[Kakar]] tribe.
* [[Kader Khan]] - Indian actor, screenwriter and film producer. He was born in [[Kabul]], [[Afghanistan]] and is an ethnic Pashtun of the [[Kakar]] tribe.
* [[Zareen Khan]] – Indian actress who made her debut in Bollywood. She has Pashtun ancestry from her father's side.
* [[Zareen Khan]] – Indian actress who made her debut in Bollywood. She has Pashtun ancestry from her father's side and originally from [[Swat District|Swat]]
* [[Aamir Khan]] – famous Bollywood actor, his family has roots from [[Herat]] in Afghanistan, he belongs to the [[List of Hindi film families#Khan–Hussain family (of Nasir Hussain)|Khan-Hussain]] family.
* [[Aamir Khan]] – famous Bollywood actor, his family has roots from [[Herat]] in Afghanistan, he belongs to the [[List of Hindi film families#Khan–Hussain family (of Nasir Hussain)|Khan-Hussain]] family.
* [[Salman Khan]] – famous Bollywood actor, he belongs to the [[Salim Khan family]].
* [[Salman Khan]] – famous Bollywood actor, he belongs to the [[Salim Khan family]].
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* [[Soha Ali Khan]] – actress of [[Pataudi family|Pataudi Royalty]], she is the younger sister of Saif Ali Khan.
* [[Soha Ali Khan]] – actress of [[Pataudi family|Pataudi Royalty]], she is the younger sister of Saif Ali Khan.
* [[Sara Ali Khan]] – actress from the [[Pataudi family]], she is the daughter of Saif Ali Khan.
* [[Sara Ali Khan]] – actress from the [[Pataudi family]], she is the daughter of Saif Ali Khan.
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] - Indian actor, who is a descendant of [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] [[warlord]] [[Jan-Fishan Khan]].
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] - Indian actor, who is a descendant of [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] [[warlord]] [[Jan-Fishan Khan]].
* [[Irrfan Khan]] - Indian actor, who belongs to a family of Pathan ancestry.
* [[Irrfan Khan]] - Indian actor, who belongs to a family of Pathan ancestry.


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* [[Sami Yousafzai]] – Afghan journalist
* [[Sami Yousafzai]] – Afghan journalist
* [[Sana Safi]] [[BBC World Service]] journalis
* [[Sana Safi]] [[BBC World Service]] journalis
* '''Ezatullah Zawab''' is a journalist from [[Jalalabad]], [[Nangarhar Province]], [[Afghanistan]].
* [[Ezatullah Zawab]] is a journalist from [[Jalalabad]], [[Nangarhar Province]], [[Afghanistan]].


=== Pakistan ===
=== Pakistan ===
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=== Afghanistan ===
=== Afghanistan ===


Ashraf ghani Ahmadzai: is an Afghan former politician, academic, and economist who served as the president of Afghanistan from September 2014 until August 2021, when his government was overthrown by the Taliban.
* [[Ashraf Ghani|Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai]] – Afghan former politician, academic, and economist who served as the president of Afghanistan from September 2014 until August 2021, when his government was [[Fall of Kabul (2021)|overthrown]] by the Taliban.
* [[Mohammad Sarwar Ahmedzai]], Afghan presidential candidate and deputy national security advisor

* [[Pacha Gul Wafadar]], Afghanistan's Ambassador to Bulgaria under [[Mohammad Daoud Khan|Sirdar Dawood]]
Mohammad Daud khan: was an Afghan military officer and politician who served as prime minister of Afghanistan from 1953 to 1963 and, as leader of the 1973 Afghan coup defeated which overthrew the monarchy, served as the first president of Afghanistan from 1973 until his assassination in the Saur Revolution.
* [[Ghulam Hassan Safi]], prominent Afghan politician and diplomat in the 1960s

* [[Suhail Shaheen]], prolific writer, editor and Head of the [[Political Office of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan|Political Office]]
Ghazi Amanullah khan: 1 June 1892 – 26 April 1960) was the sovereign of Afghanistan from 1919, first as Emir and after 1926 as King, until his abdication in 1929.[1] After the end of the Third Anglo-Afghan War in August 1919, Afghanistan was able to relinquish its protected state status to proclaim independence and pursue an independent foreign policy free from the influence of the United Kingdom.


=== Pakistan ===
=== Pakistan ===
[[File:Abdul Rab Nishtar.jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[Abdul Rab Nishtar]]]]


[[File:Imran Khan - portrait (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[Imran Khan]]]]
* [[Imran Khan]], former [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]]
* [[Abdur Rab Nishtar]], one of the founding fathers of the [[Pakistan]] from [[Peshawar]], played a key role during the [[Pakistan Movement]]
* [[Imran Khan]], former first-class cricketer, founder of the [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]], and 22nd [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]]
* [[Gohar Ali Khan]], Pakistani lawyer and politician, Chairman of the [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]] (PTI) since 2 December 2023
* [[Gohar Ali Khan]], Pakistani lawyer and politician, Chairman of the [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]] (PTI) since 2 December 2023
* [[Abdur Rab Nishtar]], one of the founding fathers of the [[Pakistan]] from [[Peshawar]], played a key role during the [[Pakistan Movement]]
* [[Zartaj Gul]], first woman [[Ministry of Climate Change (Pakistan)|Climate Minister]] in the world, hails from [[Waziristan]]
* [[Abdul Hamid Khan (Azad Kashmiri politician)|Khan Abdul Hamid Khan]], [[President of Azad Kashmir|President]] and [[Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir]]
* [[Abdul Qayyum Khan]], prominent figure of [[All-India Muslim League|All India Muslim league]] who played a role in the merger of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with [[Pakistan]]
* [[Anwaar ul Haq Kakar|Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar]] – [[Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan]]
* [[Masood Khan]], [[President of Azad Kashmir]] and [[Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations]].
* [[Zartaj Gul|Zartaj Guj]], first woman [[Ministry of Climate Change (Pakistan)|Climate Minister]] in the world, hails from [[Waziristan]]
* [[Siraj-ul-Haq]], 5th Emir of [[Jamaat-e-Islami (Pakistan)|Jamaat-e-Islami]] and ex-Minister of Finance of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]
* [[Siraj-ul-Haq]], 5th Emir of [[Jamaat-e-Islami (Pakistan)|Jamaat-e-Islami]] and ex-Minister of Finance of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]
* [[Shehryar Khan Afridi|Shehryar Afridi]], [[Ministry of Interior (Pakistan)|Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan]] from [[Kohat]]
* [[Shehryar Khan Afridi]], [[Ministry of Interior (Pakistan)|Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan]] from [[Kohat]]
* [[Sania Nishtar]], prominent Pakistani technocrat, author, doctor and politician from [[Peshawar]] served as Federal Minister for the Poverty Alleviation
* [[Sania Nishtar]], prominent Pakistani technocrat, author, doctor and politician from [[Peshawar]] served as Federal Minister for the Poverty Alleviation
* [[Qasim Suri|Qasim Khan Suri]], 19th [[Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan|Deputy Speaker]] of [[National Assembly of Pakistan]] belonging to [[Suri Tribe|Suri]] tribe of [[Quetta]]
* [[Sher Afzal Marwat|Sher Afzal Khan Marwat]] - Member of the [[National Assembly of Pakistan]] since 29 February 2024, prominent representative of [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]] (PTI)
* [[Qasim Suri]], 19th [[Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan]] belongs to the [[Sur (tribe)|Sur tribe]] of [[Quetta]]
* [[Pervez Khattak]], [[Minister of Defence (Pakistan)|Federal Defence Minister of Pakistan]] from [[Nowshera District|Nowshera]]
* [[Pervez Khattak]], [[Minister of Defence (Pakistan)|Federal Defence Minister of Pakistan]] from [[Nowshera District|Nowshera]]
* [[Omar Ayub Khan]], [[Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division)|Federal Minister of Energy of Pakistan]] from [[Haripur, Pakistan|Haripur]]
* [[Omar Ayub Khan]], [[Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division)|Federal Minister of Energy of Pakistan]] from [[Haripur, Pakistan|Haripur]]
* [[Murad Saeed]], [[Ministry of Communications (Pakistan)|Federal Communication Minister of Pakistan]] from [[Swat District|Swat]]
* [[Murad Saeed]], [[Ministry of Communications (Pakistan)|Federal Communication Minister of Pakistan]] from [[Swat District|Swat]]
* [[Mufti Abdul Shakoor|Mufti Shakoor]], [[Ministry for Religious Affairs|Federal Minister for Religious Affairs of Pakistan]] from [[Lakki Marwat]]
* [[Mufti Abdul Shakoor]], [[Ministry for Religious Affairs|Federal Minister for Religious Affairs of Pakistan]] from [[Lakki Marwat]]
* [[Mirza Muhammad Afridi]], Deputy Chairman of [[Senate of Pakistan]]
* [[Mirza Muhammad Afridi]], Deputy Chairman of [[Senate of Pakistan]]
* [[Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri]], [[Foreign minister of pakistan|Foreign Minister of Pakistan]]
* [[Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri]], [[Foreign minister of pakistan|Foreign Minister of Pakistan]]
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* [[Haider Khan Hoti|Ameer Haider Khan Hoti]], [[Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa]]
* [[Haider Khan Hoti|Ameer Haider Khan Hoti]], [[Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa]]
* [[Gul Mohammad Khan Jogezai|Gul Muhammad Khan Jogezai]], [[Governor of Balochistan, Pakistan|Governor of Balochistan]]
* [[Gul Mohammad Khan Jogezai|Gul Muhammad Khan Jogezai]], [[Governor of Balochistan, Pakistan|Governor of Balochistan]]
* [[Gohar Ali Khan]], President of [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf|PTI]]
* [[Miangul Aurangzeb]], [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Governor of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa]]
* [[Miangul Aurangzeb]], [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Governor of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa]]
* [[Syed Fazal Agha]], 19th [[Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan|Deputy Chairman of Senate]]
* [[Syed Fazal Agha]], 19th [[Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan|Deputy Chairman of Senate]]
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* [[Muhib Ullah Khan|Muhibullah Khan]], Provincial Minister of Agriculture
* [[Muhib Ullah Khan|Muhibullah Khan]], Provincial Minister of Agriculture
* [[Qalandar Khan Lodhi]], Provincial Minister of Food
* [[Qalandar Khan Lodhi]], Provincial Minister of Food
* [[Arshad Ayub Khan]], Provincial Minister of Local Government and Rural Development
* [[Fazal Hakim|Fazal Hakim Khan]], Provincial Minister of Climate Change
* [[Shakeel Ahmad (politician)|Shakeel Ahmad]], Provincial Minister of Communication and Works
* [[Muhammad Adnan Qadri]], Provincial Minister of Religious Affairs
* [[Aftab Alam Afridi|Aftab Alam Khan Afridi]], Provincial Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs
* [[Aqibullah Khan|Aqib Ullah Khan]], Provincial Minister of Irrigation
* [[Khaliq-ur-Rehman|Khaliq Ur Rehman Khattak]], Provincial Minister of Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control
* [[Nazir Ahmed Abbasi]], Provincial Minister of Revenue
* [[Syed Qasim Ali Shah]], Provincial Minister of Health
* [[Pakhtoon Yar Khan|Pashtoon Yar Khan]], Provincial Minister of Public Health Engineering
* [[Meena Khan]], Provincial Minister of Higher Education
* [[Faisal Khan Tarakai]], Provincial Minister of Elementary & Secondary Education
* [[Muhammad Sajjad]], Provincial Minister of Agriculture
* [[Fazle Shakoor Khan|Fazal Shakoor]], Provincial Minister of Labour
* [[Muhammad Zahir Shah]], Provincial Minister of Food

* [[Amjad Ali (Pakistani politician)|Amjad Ali]], Provincial Minister of Mines and Minerals
* [[Amjad Ali (Pakistani politician)|Amjad Ali]], Provincial Minister of Mines and Minerals
* [[Muhammad Ishtiaq|Syed Muhammad Ishtiaq]], Provincial Minister of Environment
* [[Muhammad Ishtiaq|Syed Muhammad Ishtiaq]], Provincial Minister of Environment
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*[[Shandana Gulzar]], first woman of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Khyber-Pakhtunwa]] elected on general seat of [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]]
*[[Shandana Gulzar]], first woman of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Khyber-Pakhtunwa]] elected on general seat of [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]]
*[[Salim Saifullah Khan]], Pakistani politician and former senator
*[[Salim Saifullah Khan]], Pakistani politician and former senator
*[[Muhammad Israr Tareen|Israr Tareen]] - [[Ministry of Defence Production (Pakistan)|Federal Minister of Defence Production of Pakistan]].
*[[Sajid Hussain Turi]] - [[Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development|Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human resources and development]]
*[[Mashal Yousafzai|Mashal Yousufzai]] - Advisor in the [[Gandapur ministry|Provincial Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]


== Presidents ==
== Presidents ==
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=== Pakistan ===
=== Pakistan ===


* [[Ayub Khan|Muhammad Ayub Khan]] (1907–1974) – Pakistani military commander who served as President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969.
* [[Ayub Khan]] (1907–1974) – Pakistani military commander who served as President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969.
* [[Yahya Khan|Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan]] (4 February 1917 – 10 August 1980) was a Pakistani military officer who served as the third president of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971.
* [[Yahya Khan]] (4 February 1917 – 10 August 1980) was a Pakistani military officer who served as the third president of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971.
* [[Ghulam Ishaq Khan]], (20 January 1915 – 27 October 2006), was a Pakistani politician who served as the seventh [[president of Pakistan]] from 1988 to 1993.
* [[Ghulam Ishaq Khan]], (20 January 1915 – 27 October 2006), was a Pakistani politician who served as the seventh [[president of Pakistan]] from 1988 to 1993.
* [[Malik Ghulam Muhammad|Ghulam Muhammad]], third [[Governor-General of Pakistan]], a kakazai pashtun.
* [[Malik Ghulam Muhammad]], third [[Governor-General of Pakistan]], a kakazai pashtun.


=== Afghanistan ===
=== Afghanistan ===
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* [[Abdul Raziq Achakzai]] – former lieutenant commander of Afghan armed forces.s
* [[Abdul Raziq Achakzai]] – former lieutenant commander of Afghan armed forces.s
* [[Mohammad Akram (general)|Mohammad Akram]] – vice Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army.
* [[Mohammad Akram (general)|Mohammad Akram]] – vice Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army.
* [[Sardar Shah Wali Khan]] – Afghanistan's [[Field marshal|Field Marshal]] who was a political and military figure
* [[Sardar Shah Wali Khan]] – Afghanistan's [[Field Marshal]] who was a political and military figure
* [[Obaidullah Akhund]] – Defense Minister of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.
* [[Obaidullah Akhund]] – Defense Minister of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.
* [[Dadullah]] – Afghan Taliban senior Military commander until his death 2007.
* [[Dadullah]] – Afghan Taliban senior Military commander until his death 2007.
* [[Abdul Qadir (Afghan communist)|Abdul Qadir]] – Military Higher officer in Afghanistan Air Force.
* [[Abdul Qadir (Afghan communist)|Abdul Qadir]] – Military Higher officer in Afghanistan Air Force.

[[File:General Ayub Khan in 1959.jpg|thumb|[[Ayub Khan|General Ayub Khan]], former Pakistan Army chief and President of [[Pakistan]] was from the Tareen tribe of Pashtuns.]]


=== Pakistan Armed Forces ===
=== Pakistan Armed Forces ===
* [[Ayub Khan|Ayub Khan]] – 2nd [[President of Pakistan]] and First [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army|Commander-in-Chief]] [[Pakistan Army]] from [[Haripur District|Haripur]].
[[File:General Ayub Khan in 1959.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Field Marshal Ayub Khan]], former Pakistan Army chief and President of [[Pakistan]] was from the Tareen tribe of Pashtuns.]]
* [[Yahya Khan|Agha Yahya Khan]] – [[President of Pakistan]] and [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army|Commander-in-Chief]].
[[File:Air Marshal Asghar in Thailand (c. 1960).jpg|thumb|150px|[[Air Marshal Asghar Khan]], first native [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force]], politician, and author was from the [[Afridi]] tribe of Pashtuns.]]
[[File:Major Aslam Khan.png|thumb|150px|Major [[Aslam Khan (Pakistani brigadier)|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]].]]
* [[Gul Hassan Khan]] – [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army|Commander-in-Chief]] of [[Pakistan Army]] from [[Quetta]].
[[File:Gul Hassan Khan.png|thumb|left|150px|General [[Gul Hassan Khan]], 10th [[Chief of General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] and last [[C-in-C of the Pakistan Army]]]]
[[File:Wing Commander Khyber Khan.jpg|thumb|left|150px|AVM [[Khyber Khan]], former [[Vice Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Deputy Chief of Air Staff of the PAF]] and diplomat]]
* [[Field Marshal Ayub Khan]] – 2nd [[President of Pakistan]] and First [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army]] from [[Haripur District|Haripur]].
* [[Yahya Khan]] – [[President of Pakistan]] and [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army|Commander-in-Chief]].
* [[Gul Hassan Khan]] – [[C-in-C of the Pakistan Army|Commander-in-Chief]] of [[Pakistan Army]] from [[Quetta]].
* [[Wajid Ali Khan Burki]] – Pioneer of the [[Pakistan Army Medical Corps]].
* [[Azam Khan (general)|Azam Khan]] – First commander of the Pakistan Army's [[I Corps (Pakistan)|I Corps]], key Minister of [[1958 Pakistani military coup|Ayub's martial law cabinet]], and served as the [[Governor of East Pakistan]].
* [[Abdul Waheed Kakar]] – [[Chief of the Army Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Army Staff]] from [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Abdul Waheed Kakar]] – [[Chief of the Army Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Army Staff]] from [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Farooq Feroze Khan]] – [[Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Air Staff]] of [[Pakistan Air Force]].
* [[Farooq Feroze Khan]] – [[CAS of the PAF|Chief of Air Staff]] of [[Pakistan Air Force]].
* [[Jehangir Karamat]] – [[Chief of the Army Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Army Staff]], [[Kakazai]] [[Pashtuns|Pashtun]] of [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]].
* [[Jehangir Karamat]] – [[Chief of the Army Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Army Staff]], [[Kakazai]] [[Pashtuns|Pashtun]] of [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]].
* [[Asghar Khan|Asghar Khan Afridi]] – First [[Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Air Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Air Force]] from [[Abbottabad]].
* [[Asghar Khan]] – First native [[Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force]]
* [[Hakimullah Khan Durrani]] – [[Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Air Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Air Force]]
* [[Khyber Khan]] – former [[Vice Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Deputy Chief of Air Staff of the PAF]] and diplomat
* [[Karamat Rahman Niazi|Karamat Khan Niazi]] – [[Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Naval Staff]] of [[Pakistan Navy]]
* [[Hakimullah Khan Durrani]] – [[CAS of the PAF|Chief of Air Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Air Force]]
* [[Abbas Khattak]] – [[Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Air Staff]] of [[Pakistan Air Force]].
* [[Karamat Rahman Niazi]] – [[Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Naval Staff]] of [[Pakistan Navy]]
* [[Anwar Shamim]] – [[Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Air Staff]] of [[Pakistan Air Force]].
* [[Abbas Khattak]] – [[CAS of the PAF|Chief of Air Staff]] of [[Pakistan Air Force]].
* [[Anwar Shamim]] – [[CAS of the PAF|Chief of Air Staff]] of [[Pakistan Air Force]].
* [[Amjad Khan Niazi]] - [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy]]
* [[Amjad Khan Niazi]] - [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy]]
* [[Jamal A. Khan|Jamal A. Khan Afridi]] – [[CAS of the PAF|Chief of Air Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Air Force]]
* [[General Ehsan ul Haq]] – [[Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee]](CJCSC) and [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence|Director-General of ISI]].
* [[Aziz Khan (general)|Aziz Khan]] – [[Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee]] (CJCSC) of [[Pakistan Armed Forces]].
* [[General Ehsan ul Haq]] – [[Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee]] and [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence|DG ISI]].
* [[Akhtar Abdur Rahman|Akhtar Abdur Rehman Khan]] – [[Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee|Chairman Joint Chief of the Staff Committee]] (CJCSC) and [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence|DG ISI]].
* [[Aziz Khan (general)|Aziz Khan]] – [[Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee]] of [[Pakistan Armed Forces]].
* [[Sher Ali Khan Pataudi]] – [[Chief of the General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] (CGS) of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Akhtar Abdur Rahman]] – [[Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee]] and [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence|DG ISI]].
* [[Sahabzada Yaqub Khan|Yaqub Khan]] – [[Chief of the General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] (CGS) of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Sher Ali Khan Pataudi]] – [[Chief of the General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Ali Kuli Khan Khattak|Ali Quli Khan Khattak]], [[Chief of General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General of Staff]] (CGS) of [[Pakistan Army]] from [[Karak, Pakistan|Karak]].
* [[Sahabzada Yaqub Khan]] – [[Chief of the General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Akbar Khan (Pakistani general)|Akbar Khan]], 1st [[Chief of General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] (CGS) of [[Pakistan Army]] belonged to [[Charsadda]], who played a key role in liberation of [[Azad Kashmir]] during first [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948|Indo-Pakistan war 1947]].
* [[Ali Kuli Khan Khattak]] – [[Chief of General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General of Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Mian Hayaud Din]]- [[Chief of the General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] (CGS) of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Akbar Khan (Pakistani general)|Akbar Khan]] – 1st [[Chief of General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Army]], played a key role in the liberation of [[Azad Kashmir]] during first [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948]].
* [[Mian Hayaud Din]] – [[Chief of the General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff]] of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[A. A. K. Niazi|Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi]] – Commander of Eastern Military High Command during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
* [[A. A. K. Niazi]] – Commander of Eastern Military High Command during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
* [[Nigar Johar]], first female Lt. General of [[Pakistan Army]], served as first female Surgeon General of [[Pakistan Armed Forces]] from [[Swabi District|Swabi]].
* [[Nigar Johar]]– first female [[Military star ranking|three-star]] Lt. General of [[Pakistan Army]], served as first female Surgeon General of [[Pakistan Armed Forces]] from [[Swabi District|Swabi]].
* [[Shuja Khanzada]], Pakistan Army officer who fought in the [[Indo-Pakistani war of 1971|War of '71]] and [[Siachen conflict]], martyred in a suicide blast at [[Attock District|Attock]]
* [[Shuja Khanzada]] – Pakistan Army officer who fought in the [[Indo-Pakistani war of 1971|War of '71]] and [[Siachen conflict]], martyred in a suicide blast at [[Attock District|Attock]]
* [[Aslam Khan (Pakistani brigadier)|Aslam Khan]] – Brigadier-general of [[Pakistan Army]] played a key role in the merger of [[Gilgit-Baltistan]] into Pakistan.
* [[Aslam Khan (Pakistani brigadier)|Aslam Khan Afridi]] – Brigadier of the [[Pakistan Army]] who played a key role in the merger of [[Gilgit-Baltistan]] into Pakistan.
* [[Habibullah Khan Khattak]] – Pakistan Army 3-star rank Lieutenant General and former British Indian Army officer of the [[Burma campaign|Burma Campaign]] during the [[World War II|Second World War]]
* [[Habibullah Khan Khattak]] – Pakistan Army general and former British Indian Army officer of the [[Burma campaign]] during the [[Second World War]]
* [[Fazle Haq]] - Corps Commander Pakistan Army and [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]].
* [[Alam Khattak]] - Commander Southern Command Pakistan Army from [[Nowshera District|Nowshera]].
* [[Fazle Haq]] – Corps Commander Pakistan Army and [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]].
* [[Obaidullah Khan Khattak]] - Commander [[Army Strategic Forces Command (Pakistan)|Army Strategic Forces Command]].
* [[Alam Khattak]] – Commander Southern Command Pakistan Army.
* [[Obaidullah Khan Khattak]] -– Commander [[Army Strategic Forces Command (Pakistan)|Army Strategic Forces Command]].
* [[Ali Jan Orakzai (general)|Ali Jan Aurakzai]] – Corps Commander [[Pakistan Army]] from [[Orakzai District|Orakzai]]
* [[Ali Jan Orakzai (general)|Ali Jan Aurakzai]] – Corps Commander [[Pakistan Army]] from [[Orakzai District|Orakzai]]
* [[Arif Bangash|Muhammad Arif Bangash]] – Corps Commander [[Pakistan Army]] from [[Hangu, Pakistan|Hangu]].
* [[Arif Bangash|Muhammad Arif Bangash]] – Corps Commander [[Pakistan Army]] from [[Hangu, Pakistan|Hangu]].
* [[Asad Durrani]] – Pashtun of [[Durrani|Durrani tribe]] who served as chief of Pakistan's premier intelligence agency [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]].
* [[Asad Durrani]] – Pashtun of [[Durrani|Durrani tribe]] who served as chief of Pakistan's premier intelligence agency [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]].
* [[Hamid Gul]] – Chief of [[Inter-Services Intelligence]] of [[Pakistan]] who played key role in birth of [[Afghan mujahideen|Afghan Mujahideen]]
* [[Hamid Gul]] – Chief of [[Inter-Services Intelligence]] of [[Pakistan]] who played key role in birth of [[Afghan mujahideen|Afghan Mujahideen]]
* [[Imran Ullah Khan|Imranullah Khan]] – Corps Commander [[Pakistan Army]], commanded [[X Corps (Pakistan)|X Corps]], and [[Governor of Balochistan, Pakistan|Governor of Balochistan]].
* [[Imran Ullah Khan]] – Corps Commander [[X Corps (Pakistan)|X Corps]] and [[Governor of Balochistan]].
* [[Karnal Sher Khan]] – Pakistani military captain and recipient of [[Nishan-e-Haider]] for his role in the [[Kargil War]], one of the only eleven holders of the highest military award.
* [[Karnal Sher Khan]] – Pakistani military captain and recipient of [[Nishan-e-Haider]] for his role in the [[Kargil War]], one of the only eleven holders of the highest military award.
* [[Wajid Ali Khan Burki]] – Corps Commander Pakistan Army.
* [[Khushdil Khan]] - Corps Commander [[Pakistan Army]] and [[Governor of Balochistan]]
* [[Major Amir]] – [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] official who played a pivotal role in [[Inter-Services Intelligence activities in Afghanistan|Afghan affairs of the ISI]].
* [[Khushdil Khan|Khushdil Khan Afridi]]-Corps Commander [[Pakistan Army|Pakistani Army]] and [[Governor of Balochistan, Pakistan|Governor of Balochistan]]
* [[Naseerullah Babar]] – [[Interior Minister of Pakistan]] and IG [[Frontier Corps]].
* [[Major Amir|Muhammad Amir Khan]], [[Major (rank)|major]] of [[Inter-Services Intelligence|Inter-Service Intelligence]] from [[Swabi District|Swabi]] who played a pivotal role in [[Inter-Services Intelligence activities in Afghanistan|Afghan affairs of ISI]].
* [[Naseerullah Babar]], [[Ministry of Interior (Pakistan)|Interior Minister of Pakistan]] and IG [[Frontier Corps]].
* [[Tariq Khan (general)|Tariq Khan]] – Commander Central Command [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Tariq Khan (general)|Tariq Khan]] – Commander Central Command [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Jahan Dad Khan]] – Corps Commander and [[Governor of Sindh]].
* [[Jahan Dad Khan]] – Corps Commander and [[Governor of Sindh]].
* [[Mohammad Shafiq]], Corps Commander [[XXXI Corps (Pakistan)|XXXI corps]] and [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Governor of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa]].
* [[Mohammad Shafiq]] – [[XXXI Corps (Pakistan)|Corps Commander Bahawalpur]] and [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]].
* [[Sanaullah Khan Niazi|Sanaulllah Khan Niazi]], [[Lieutenant general|General]] of [[Pakistan Army]] who embraced martyrdom in [[Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Pakistan's War on Terror]].
* [[Sanaullah Khan Niazi]] – [[Major General]] of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Bilal Omer Khan|Bilal Omer Khan Burki]] – General of [[Pakistan Army]]. who embraced martyrdom in [[Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Pakistan's War on Terror]].
* [[Bilal Omer Khan]] – [[Major General]] of the [[Pakistan Army]].
* [[Monowar Khan Afridi]] – General of [[Pakistan Army]]. who was founder of the modern health and medical education system in Pakistan and vice-chancellor of the [[University of Peshawar|Peshawar University]].
* [[Monowar Khan Afridi]] – Brigadier of the [[Pakistan Army]], who was founder of the modern health and medical education system in Pakistan and vice-chancellor of the [[Peshawar University]]
* [[Roohullah Mohmand]] – was an officer in the [[Pakistan Army]]'s [[Special Services Group]] (SSG) who was posthumously awarded the [[Tamgha-i-Jurat]] for his bravery during a terrorist attack on the Police Training College, Quetta.


== Royalty ==
== Royalty ==

=== [[Khalji]] Empire (1290-1320) ===
* khilji dynasty was the second dynasty which ruled the Delhi sultanate, covering large parts of the Indian subcontinent for nearly three decades between 1290 and 1320.It was founded by Jalal ud din Firuz Khalji


=== Durrani Empire (1747-1823) ===
=== Durrani Empire (1747-1823) ===
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* [[Ibrahim Lodi]] – Third and Last Monarch of Lodi Empire.
* [[Ibrahim Lodi]] – Third and Last Monarch of Lodi Empire.


=== Barakzai Dynasty===
=== Barakzai Dynasty ===
* [[Sultan Mohammad Khan]] – Was the brother of [[Dost Muhammad Khan]] and First Afghan ruler of Barakzai Dynasty.
* [[Sultan Mohammad Khan]] – Was the brother of [[Dost Muhammad Khan]] and First Afghan ruler of Barakzai Dynasty.
* [[Dost Muhammad Khan]] – Was the founder of [[Barakzai Dynasty]] and remained one of the prominent ruler of [[Afghanistan]] During The first [[Anglo Afghan War]]
* [[Dost Muhammad Khan]] – Was the founder of [[Barakzai Dynasty]] and remained one of the prominent ruler of [[Afghanistan]] During The first [[Anglo Afghan War]]
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* [[Sher Ali Khan]] – Emir of Afghanistan (1863–1866)
* [[Sher Ali Khan]] – Emir of Afghanistan (1863–1866)


=== Sur Empire===
=== Sur Empire ===
* [[Sher Shah Suri]] – The founder and first monarch of [[Sur Empire]]
* [[Sher Shah Suri]] – The founder and first monarch of [[Sur Empire]]
* [[Islam Shah Suri]] – Second Emperor of Sur Empire
* [[Islam Shah Suri]] – Second Emperor of Sur Empire
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* [[Adil Shah Suri]] – 7th and last emperor of Sur Empire
* [[Adil Shah Suri]] – 7th and last emperor of Sur Empire


=== Pakhtunkhawa State (Yusufzai) (1520-1620) ===
=== Pakhtunkhawa State ([[Yusufzai]]) (1520-1620) ===

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

=== Bangash Dynasty ===
* [[Muhammad Khan Bangash|Muhammad Ghazanfar-Jang Bangash Khan]], Nawab of [[Farrukhabad]], [[History of Allahabad#Subah of Allahabad|Allahabad]] and [[Malwa Subah|Malwa]]
* [[Ahmad Khan Bangash]], Nawab of Farrukhabad who commanded a division of the Afghan army in the [[Third Battle of Panipat]]

=== [[Babi Dynasty]] (1554) ===
* [[Sher Khanji Babi]], was Founder of [[Babi Dynasty]]


==Revolutionaries==
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* [[Darya Khan Afridi]], an early fighter of [[Graveyard of empires|Pashtun Self-Governance]], annihilated the [[Army of the Mughal Empire|Mughal Army]] at the [[Khyber Pass]].
* [[Darya Khan Afridi]], an early fighter of [[Graveyard of empires|Pashtun Self-Governance]], annihilated the [[Army of the Mughal Empire|Mughal Army]] at the [[Khyber Pass]].
* [[Aimal Khan Mohmand]], Pashtun Warrior who declared ''[[Jihad|Jehād]]'' against the [[Mughal Empire]] leading the great Afghan Revolts killing prominent commanders of the [[Army of the Mughal Empire|Mughal Force]]
* [[Aimal Khan Mohmand]], Pashtun Warrior who declared ''[[Jihad|Jehād]]'' against the [[Mughal Empire]] leading the great Afghan Revolts killing prominent commanders of the [[Army of the Mughal Empire|Mughal Force]]
* [[Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai]] (7 July 1907 – 2 December 1973) (Pashto: عبدالصمد خان اڅکزی), commonly known as Khan Shaheed (خان شهيد) was a Pashtun nationalist and political idealist. Abdul Samad Khan spent half his life in prisons in British India and Pakistan. Khan Shaheed gave the idea of [[Pashtun nationalism|Pashtunistan]].
* [[Nur Muhammad Taraki|Nur Muhammad Tarakai]], Afghan [[Communism|Communist]] [[Revolutionary]] who served as [[List of heads of state of Afghanistan|President]] of the [[People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan|Marxist–Leninist]] [[Democratic Republic of Afghanistan]] and led the [[Saur Revolution]] on the 28th of April, 1978
* [[Hafizullah Amin]], Afghan [[Communism|Communist]] [[Revolutionary]] who organised the [[Saur Revolution]] serving as General Secretary of the [[People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan]]
* [[Nur Muhammad Taraki|Nur Muhammad Tarakai]], Afghan communist revolutionary who served as [[List of heads of state of Afghanistan|President]] of the [[People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan|Marxist–Leninist]] [[Democratic Republic of Afghanistan]] and led the [[Saur Revolution]] on the 28th of April, 1978
* [[Hafizullah Amin]], Afghan communist revolutionary who organised the [[Saur Revolution]] serving as General Secretary of the [[People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan]]
* [[Nisar Muhammad Yousafzai]], a War Hero of the [[Third Anglo-Afghan War|Afghan War of Independence]], recipient of the ''Order of Gallantry of the Emirate of Afghanistan'', escaped the subsequent British Death Sentence after the occupation of his hometown [[Swabi District|Swabi]] and fled to [[Turkestan]] to join the [[Communist Party of the Soviet Union|Bolshevik Party]]
* [[Nisar Muhammad Yousafzai]], a War Hero of the [[Third Anglo-Afghan War|Afghan War of Independence]], recipient of the ''Order of Gallantry of the Emirate of Afghanistan'', escaped the subsequent British Death Sentence after the occupation of his hometown [[Swabi District|Swabi]] and fled to [[Turkestan]] to join the [[Communist Party of the Soviet Union|Bolshevik Party]]
* [[Abdul Ghaffar Khan]], [[Indian independence movement|Independence]] freedom fighter of the [[British Raj]] and proponent of the [[Bannu Resolution|Pashtunistan movement]]
* [[Abdul Ghaffar Khan]], [[Indian independence movement|Independence]] freedom fighter of the [[British Raj]] and proponent of the [[Bannu Resolution|Pashtunistan movement]]
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* [[Umra Khan|Ghazi Umra Khan of Jandul]], also known as the ''Afghan Napoleon'' conquered northern [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Pakhtunkhwa]], battling the [[British Empire]] in the [[Chitral Expedition]] and taking [[British Indian Army|British soldiers]] as [[Prisoner of War]]
* [[Umra Khan|Ghazi Umra Khan of Jandul]], also known as the ''Afghan Napoleon'' conquered northern [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Pakhtunkhwa]], battling the [[British Empire]] in the [[Chitral Expedition]] and taking [[British Indian Army|British soldiers]] as [[Prisoner of War]]
* [[Meena Keshwar Kamal]], Afghan political activist who headed the [[Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan|Revolutionary Association]]
* [[Meena Keshwar Kamal]], Afghan political activist who headed the [[Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan|Revolutionary Association]]
* [[Azimullah Khan|Azimullah Khan Yusufzai]]; ''Man behind the Indian War of Independence'', was the ideological leader of the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857|Great Revolt of 1857]] who planted the seeds for revolution against the [[East India Company|British East India Company]]
* [[Mir Mast Afridi]], (''Mujahid-i-Millat'') Pashtun soldier who defected the Imperial army and joined the [[Ottoman Empire in World War I|Ottoman cause]] from the [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|frontier]]


== Sport Persons ==
== Sport Persons ==
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* [[Hamid Hassan]] – Former Afghan cricketer who played as a fast bowler and represented Afghanistan in international matches. From [[Nangarhar Province]]
* [[Hamid Hassan]] – Former Afghan cricketer who played as a fast bowler and represented Afghanistan in international matches. From [[Nangarhar Province]]
* [[Javid Basharat]] – Afghan-born [[mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]] division for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC).
* [[Javid Basharat]] – Afghan-born [[mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Bantamweight (MMA)|Bantamweight]] division for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC).
* [[Nasrat Haqparast]] Haqparast was born in [[Germany]] to [[Afghans|Afghan]] parents from [[Kandahar]] who came as refugees from [[Afghanistan]]. He is [[mixed martial artist]] (MMA) who currently competes in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].
* [[Nasrat Haqparast]] Haqparast was born in [[Germany]] to [[Afghans|Afghan]] parents from [[Kandahar]] who came as refugees from [[Afghanistan]]. He is [[mixed martial artist]] (MMA) who currently competes in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].
* [[Khaibar Amani]] – Professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and has represented Afghanistan internationally.
* [[Khaibar Amani]] – Professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and has represented Afghanistan internationally.
* [[Rokhan Barakzai]], Afghan cricketer
* [[Rokhan Barakzai]], Afghan cricketer
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* [[Qazi Mohib]], Former Olympian and Ex Captain [[Pakistan men's national field hockey team|Pakistan Hockey Team]] from [[Bannu]]
* [[Qazi Mohib]], Former Olympian and Ex Captain [[Pakistan men's national field hockey team|Pakistan Hockey Team]] from [[Bannu]]
* [[Naseem Shah (cricketer)|Naseem Shah]], Pakistani cricketer and fast bowler from [[Lower Dir District|Dir]].
* [[Naseem Shah (cricketer)|Naseem Shah]], Pakistani cricketer and fast bowler from [[Lower Dir District|Dir]].
* [[Mohammad Wasim Jr.|Muhammad Waseem Wazir]], Pakistani cricketer and fast bowler from [[Waziristan]].
* [[Mohammad Wasim Jr.|Mohammad Wasim Jr]], Pakistani cricketer and fast bowler from [[Waziristan]].
* [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Muhammad Rizwan]], Pakistani cricketer and batsman from [[Peshawar]].
* [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Muhammad Rizwan]], Pakistani cricketer and batsman from [[Peshawar]].
* [[Mohammad Haris]], Pakistani cricketer and batsman from [[Peshawar]].
* [[Mohammad Haris]], Pakistani cricketer and batsman from [[Peshawar]].
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* [[Sharmeen Khan]], Pioneer of Pakistan's Women cricket
* [[Sharmeen Khan]], Pioneer of Pakistan's Women cricket
* [[Hashim Khan]]
* [[Hashim Khan]]
* [[Noreena shams]]
* [[Maria Toorpakai Wazir]]
* [[Maria Toorpakai Wazir]]
*


== Singers ==
== Singers ==
===Afghanistan===
===Afghanistan===


* [[Latif Nangarhari]]_ Pashto Singer from [[Nangarhar Province]].
* [[Ahmad Zahir]] Pashtun singer from [[Laghman Province]] .
* [[Latif Nangarhari]] Pashto Singer from [[Nangarhar Province]].
* [[Naghma (singer)|Naghma]] is an [[List of Afghan singers|Afghan singer]] who started her career in the early 1980s.
* [[Naghma (singer)|Naghma]] is an [[List of Afghan singers|Afghan singer]] who started her career in the early 1980s.
* '''Shafiq murid''' is an Afghan singer, writer, and composer.


===Pakistan===
===Pakistan===
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* [[Raheem Shah]] – Pashto singer, born in Karachi.
* [[Raheem 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]] [[Pathans of Sindh|Pathan]] family in Karachi.
* [[Junaid Jamshed]], was a Pakistani singer-songwriter, television personality, fashion designer, actor, engineer, and preacher. Junaid Jamshed was born in a [[Khattak]] [[Pathans of Sindh|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 ==
== Jurists ==
=== Afghanistan ===
* [[Fazal Hadi Shinwari]], Chief Justice of Afghanistan


=== Pakistan ===
=== Pakistan ===


* [[Yahya Afridi]] – 30th and the Current [[Chief Justice of Pakistan]].
* [[Nasirul Mulk]] – 22nd [[Chief Justice of Pakistan]].
* [[Nasirul Mulk]] – 22nd [[Chief Justice of Pakistan]].
* [[Bashir Jehangiri]] – [[Chief Justice of Pakistan]].
* [[Bashir Jehangiri]] – [[Chief Justice of Pakistan]].
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* [[Mian Shakirullah Jan]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]].
* [[Mian Shakirullah Jan]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]].
* [[Tariq Pervez Khan]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]] and [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Tariq Pervez Khan]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]] and [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Dost Mohammad Khan|Dost Muhammad Khan]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]] and [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Dost Mohammad Khan]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]] and [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Mazhar Alam Miankhel]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]] and [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]].
* [[Mazhar Alam Miankhel]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]] and [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]].
* [[Yahya Afridi]] – Justice of [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]] due to become [[Chief Justice of Pakistan]] in 2028.
* [[Musarrat Hilali]] – Second female Justice in the history [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]].
* [[Musarrat Hilali]] – Second female Justice in the history [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]].
* [[Athar Minallah]] – Chief Justice of [[Islamabad High Court]].
* [[Athar Minallah]] – Chief Justice of [[Islamabad High Court]].
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* [[Amanullah Khan Yasinzai]] – Chief Justice of [[Balochistan High Court]]
* [[Amanullah Khan Yasinzai]] – Chief Justice of [[Balochistan High Court]]
* [[Muhammad Ibrahim Khan (judge, born 1962)|Muhammad Ibrahim Khan]] – [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Muhammad Ibrahim Khan (judge, born 1962)|Muhammad Ibrahim Khan]] – [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Shah Nawaz Khan (judge)|Shah Nawaz Khan]] (judge) – [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Shah Nawaz Khan (judge)]] – [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Syed Usman Ali Shah]] – [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Syed Usman Ali Shah]] – [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Muhammad Raza Khan (judge)|Muhammad Raza Khan]] – [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]
* [[Muhammad Raza Khan (judge)|Muhammad Raza Khan]] – [[Peshawar High Court|Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court]]

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Tribal and religious leaders of Afghans (Ethnic Pashtuns) in southern Afghanistan

Pashtuns,[1] also known as Pakhtuns or Afghans, 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

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Artists

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Afghanistan

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

Pakistan

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United Kingdom

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Canada

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Authors

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Afghanistan

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Aviators

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Afghanistan

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  • 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.
Air Vice Marshal Khyber Khan, former Deputy Chief of Air Staff of the PAF and diplomat

Architects

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  • 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

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  • 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.
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Bureaucrats

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Scientists

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Afghanistan

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Pakistan

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Film Industry

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India

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See also: Khans of Bollywood
Salman Khan (left), Shah Rukh Khan (center left), Aamir Khan (center right), and Saif Ali Khan (right)

Pakistan

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  • 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

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Afghanistan

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Pakistan

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  • 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

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Abdul Rab Nishtar
Imran Khan

Presidents

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India

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Pakistan

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Afghanistan

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  • 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

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Afghanistan Forces

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Pakistan Armed Forces

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Field Marshal Ayub Khan, former Pakistan Army chief and President of Pakistan was from the Tareen tribe of Pashtuns.
Air Marshal Asghar Khan, first native Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, politician, and author was from the Afridi tribe of Pashtuns.
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.
General Gul Hassan Khan, 10th Chief of General Staff and last C-in-C of the Pakistan Army
AVM Khyber Khan, former Deputy Chief of Air Staff of the PAF and diplomat

Royalty

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Khalji Empire (1290-1320)

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  • khilji dynasty was the second dynasty which ruled the Delhi sultanate, covering large parts of the Indian subcontinent for nearly three decades between 1290 and 1320.It was founded by Jalal ud din Firuz Khalji

Durrani Empire (1747-1823)

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  • 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

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Lodi Empire

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Barakzai Dynasty

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Sur Empire

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Pakhtunkhawa State (Yusufzai) (1520-1620)

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  • 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

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Babi Dynasty (1554)

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Revolutionaries

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Sport Persons

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Afghanistan

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Pakistan

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Singers

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Pakistan

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  • Gul Panra – Pashto Singer from Swat.
  • Haroon Bacha – Pashto Folk singer.
  • Raheem 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

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Afghanistan

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References

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