PUKHTOONS

Pashtunization refers to the forced settling of Pashtun groups onto lands formerly belonging to other tribes^[1] or more broadly the erosion of the customs, traditions and language of non-Pashtun peoples due to the political and cultural power of the Pashtuns in Afghanistan.^[2] Pashtunization began as early as the 18th century under Ahmad Shah Durrani,^[1] although some^[3] cite the reign of Abdur Rahman Khan (in 19th century), and has continued up to today. More recent attempts of Pashtunization were made by the Taliban regime^[4].