The Pashtun Tribal System and Issues of Security
Journal Title: Global Social Sciences Review - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Pashtun tribal system is a very unique phenomenon of the entire Pashtuns. Being a complete code of life for most of them. This code guides them in all walks of life. In terms of its genealogy, it is very close to Islam and is considered as code of life for them. The tribal structure of Pashtuns has changed a lot during the last 36 years in which the dominating role of Maliks and tribal elders have been excessively reduced giving place to that of mullah. Soviet intervention in Afghanistan followed by the U.S. intervention was a turning point in changing the entire tribal structure of Pashtuns. The tribal Areas were converted into areas meant for the acts of barbarism, terrorism and extremism and provided sanctuaries to the insurgents.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Shoaib Malik, Manzoor Khan Afridi
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