Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Pashtun

Language: Northern Pashto - (pbu)

Alternate Name(s): Yusufzai Pashtun, Pakistani Pushtun, Northern Pakhtun, Eastern Pushtun

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Pakistan

Also found in: Afghanistan; Canada; Türkiye; United Arab Emirates; United States

Population: 18,730,000

Global Population: 21,894,200

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Northern Pashtun of Pakistan, numbering 18,730,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pashtun people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 21,894,200 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Northern Pashto. The primary religion practiced by the Northern 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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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available