Pashto is primarily spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Afghanistan
- Pashto is the official language of Afghanistan, alongside Dari (Persian).
- It is spoken by a majority of the population, particularly in the eastern and southern regions.
- The Pashtun people, who are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan, primarily speak Pashto.
Pakistan
- In Pakistan, Pashto is spoken mainly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, also known as KPK.
- It is also spoken in parts of Balochistan and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
- The Pashtun people also form a significant population in these regions of Pakistan.
Other Regions
- Pashto is also spoken by smaller communities in Iran, India, and the United Arab Emirates.
- These communities are often migrants or descendants of migrants from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Pashto is a vibrant and important language with a rich cultural heritage. It is a testament to the enduring presence of the Pashtun people in the region.
