Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Crisis: Taliban’s U-Turn and the Expulsion of Afghan Refugees The population of Afghanistan is around 49.5 million as of 2025.The nation is composed of a multi-ethnic and multilingual society, reflecting its location astride historic trade and invasion routes between Central Asia, South Asia, and Western Asia. Ethnic groups in the country include Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek, as well as smaller groups such as Baloch, Nuristani, Turkmen, Aimaq, Mongol and some others which are less known.Together they make up the contemporary Afghan people. Approximately 43% of the population is under 15 years of age, and 74% of all Afghans live in rural areas.The average woman gives birth to five children during her entire life, the highest fertility rate outside of Africa. About 6.8% of all babies die in child-birth or infancy.The average life expectancy of the nation was reported in 2019 at around 63 years,and only 0.04% of the population has HIV. Pashto (پښتو) and D...
history of punjabi language ? The Punjabi language has a rich history that spans over many centuries. Here is a brief overview of the history of the Punjabi language: Ancient Roots: The roots of Punjabi can be traced back to the ancient Indo-Aryan languages. Over time, various dialects evolved in the region that is now known as Punjab, which is situated in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. Script Evolution: Punjabi has been historically written in various scripts, including the Gurmukhi script, which was developed by the Sikh Guru Angad Dev Ji in the 16th century. Before Gurmukhi, Punjabi was written in the Shahmukhi script, which is a version of the Persian script. Influence of Persian and Arabic: Due to historical interactions with Persian and Arabic cultures, Punjabi has borrowed words and expressions from these languages. This influence is particularly noticeable in the vocabulary of Punjabi. Sufi and Bhakti Poetry: During the medieval period, Punjabi li...