Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Pashtun

Language: Southern Pashto - (pbt)

Alternate Name(s): Southern Pathan, Western Pashtun, Kandahari Pashtun, Kandahari Pashtun

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Afghanistan

Also found in: Pakistan; United Kingdom

Population: 12,950,000

Global Population: 15,205,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Southern Pashtun of Afghanistan, numbering 12,950,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pashtun people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 15,205,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Southern Pashto. The primary religion practiced by the Southern Pashtun is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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