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 ::The Pashtun tribes are always engaged in private or public war. Every man is a warrior, a politician and a theologian. Every large house is a real feudal fortress. ... Every family cultivates its vendetta; every clan, its feud. ... Nothing is ever forgotten and very few debts are left unpaid.
 :::[[Winston Churchill]] <small>(''My Early Life'', Chapter 11: "The Mahmund Valley")</small>
+== Pashtun Institutions ==
+Pashtuns are organised into tribal or extended family groups, typically led by a ''Malik'', who is a wealthy and influential leader within the group. Disputes that arise within clans are traditionally resolved through a jirga, which is a tribal assembly that involves all adult males of the community.
+Throughout history, during times of foreign invasion, Pashtuns have demonstrated a capacity for unity, often rallying under religious leaders, such as Saidullah Baba during the Siege of Malakand. They have also come together under female leaders, exemplified by figures like Malalai of Maiwand, who played a pivotal role in the Battle of Maiwand. This tradition of leadership and collective action highlights the resilience and solidarity of Pashtun communities in the face of external threats.
 == References ==
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