VIEW: Imran Khan: cricket legend and rising political star — Ishtiaq Ahmed - Pakistan Daily Times
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VIEW: Imran Khan: cricket legend and rising political star — Ishtiaq Ahmed Pakistan Daily Times However, in his understanding of Pashtun culture, he succumbs to the romanticism about Pashtunwali (the Pashtun code) as some timeless code of honour and behaviour. The fact is that Pashtun aggressiveness and cruelty and comprehensive oppression of ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 02:24:34 AM
Bowe Bergdahl: Prisoner of war, politics and diplomacy - CBS News
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![]() CBS News | Bowe Bergdahl: Prisoner of war, politics and diplomacy CBS News Most still follow their ancient, strict tribal code, called Pashtunwali, which demands they protect to the death a guest in their homes. Bergdahl, as strange as it sounds, is a guest as well as a prisoner of war. I do not believe, therefore, ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 02:24:34 AM
SheKnows book review: In My Father's Country by Saima Wahab - SheKnows.com
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SheKnows book review: In My Father's Country by Saima Wahab SheKnows.com For example, few Americans on the ground knew of Pashtunwali, a way of life that extends to how Afghans treat their guests, their women and each other. Saima believed that winning the hearts of Afghans was just as important as military power, ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 02:24:34 AM
Flashback: When 'fear' was a word in the dictionary - DAWN.com
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![]() DAWN.com | Flashback: When 'fear' was a word in the dictionary DAWN.com “Pashtun in general respect women but in many cases don't recognise their rights, they prefer Pashtunwali (Pashtun code of life) instead of Islamic Shariah when it comes to giving share in inheritance. At least I have given a share in my property to my ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 02:24:34 AM
Grey areas - The Friday Times
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Grey areas The Friday Times It was all happening under the ruse of Pashtunwali in the first place, and for economic benefits in the second. It was largely a cloak and dagger story. It was indeed lucrative for many maliks, who were generally known as opportunists among FATA ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 02:24:34 AM






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