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Pashtunwali is an unwritten ethical code deeply ingrained in Pashtun society, emphasizing hospitality (melmastia), asylum (nanawatai), justice (badal), and courage. It shapes social interactions and community governance across the country.
Buzkashi, meaning "goat grabbing," is a centuries-old equestrian sport where riders called "chapandaz" vie to snatch a headless calf or goat carcass and carry it to a scoring circle. It's a rough, often brutal, display of horsemanship and endurance.
