The Pashto Language
While there are a variety of languages spoken in Afghanistan, Pashto, which is also known as Pushtu, is one of the two major languages. Pashto is spoken primarily in Afghanistan and western Pakistan. The number of Pashto-speakers is estimated to be 30-40 million, and as defined in the Constitution of Afghanistan, Pashto is an official and national language of the country.
The Language of the Pashtuns
The Pashto Language
Pashto or Pushtu is the language of the Pashtun tribe. They are indigenous inhabitants of Afghanistan. Pashto is an Iranian language and part of the Indo European family.
Pashto is spoken by about 15 million people in Afghanistan and another 20 million speakers live neighboring Pakistan, in the North-West Frontier Province.
Pashto is spoken by about 15 million people in Afghanistan and another 20 million speakers live neighboring Pakistan, in the North-West Frontier Province.
Communities of Pashto Speakers
Outside of Afghanistan and the NorthWest region of Pakistan, there are various smaller communities found throughout the region. Some are found in the Sindh region (Karachi, Hyderabad). Other smaller communities of Pashto speakers also exist in northeastern Iran. Communities of Pashto speakers also exist in India, particularly in Muslim districts in Uttar Pradesh as well as in in certain sections of the Kashmir valley.
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- Waqar Khattak Waqar Khattak Mar 5, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
- hii,
Pashto is my native language. I am from Pakistan's North West Frontier. If anyone wants help in learning Pashto, contact me at waqar2211@hotmail
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- FloydBogart FloydBogart Jun 10, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
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- tanha tanha Apr 19, 2008 @ 12:28 pm
- Hello,
i have been working on pashto language learning website for English speaking people. The goal of this Website is to help you in acquiring a conversational ability in Afghan Pashto, and to provide you the information about the History, Language, and Culture of the people who speak this language
please look the website and if it is usefull
www.pashtoca
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