Cousin marriage among Pashtuns and/or Afghans?

[khushal]

historically cousin marriage was very common in every society and mostly its to keep wealth in the family.

[khushal]

theres a whole thread about it and many sources if you go through the whole thing.
http://www.pashtunforums.com/showthr...ousin+marriage

[Mystique]

historically cousin marriage was very common in every society and mostly its to keep wealth in the family.

True. I think another reason for cousin marriages is the lack of trust for outsiders.