The below context i am explaining to the non KPK people especially non pashtoon people that good relation and trade with afghanistan is important to kpk people but that does not necessarily means we want to merge with them based on our similar descent. We can have a lasting peace with them and they wont make disturbances which will be better for our economy by opening the road to central asia. Clarifying some terms to the people here. Trust me if the right people with serious intention are sent to afghanistan for lasting peace. It is achievable. some pashtoons from here along with some renowned deobandi aalims including mufti taqi usmani etc.
Many Pakistanis, hold misconceptions about Afghans, often equating all Afghans with negative stereotypes. This stems from political tensions, but it’s time to clarify facts and foster unity as Muslim neighbors.
In Afghanistan,
over 40% of the population is Pashtun, predominantly following the
Deobandi Hanafi school of Islam, just like most Pashtuns in Pakistan. Historically, Pashtuns in Pakistan’s border regions, like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were listed as “Afghan” in domicile records, reflecting their shared ethnic and cultural roots. Pashtuns on both sides of the Durand Line share deep familial ties, with marriages across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border being common. These connections bind our communities beyond politics.
The prejudice some Pakistanis harbor against Afghans, and vice versa, often arises from past political disputes, such as border issues or conflicts involving specific groups. However, not all Afghans view Pakistanis negatively, nor do all Pakistanis hate Afghans. Both nations are Muslim-majority, sharing values of faith and brotherhood. Islam teaches us to rise above division and embrace unity.
Let’s reject hate rooted in political differences and recognize that only some individuals, not entire populations, fuel these tensions. By promoting mutual respect and Islamic brotherhood, Pakistanis and Afghans can build a future of peace and cooperation, honoring our shared heritage and faith.
