How common is it for Afghans in the West to have grown up in India?

[Elite Pakhtun]

I've encountered 3 Afghans in the last week. All 3 of them were born in Afghanistan, grew up in India, and moved to either Canada or the US later.

I asked the one in Canada how common this is. The person said it was very common.

Is this true? Is it very common? Is it? How common is this?

I should also point out, that all 3 had lousy Pashto/didn't know it at all. I realize I'm not THE #1 expert on Pashto, but trust me.. I thought they were joking around at first. They weren't.

[KBM2010]

I have a relative who studies there. I think he is gonna live there for good.

[kunatawar]

most afghans in the west have lived in pakistan or some other country before moving abroad, ive never met one that lived in india though usually its peshawar

[Daryeh]

Yes it's common that Afghans living in western countries previously lived in either Iran, Pakistan, India or (to a lesser extent) Russia/Ukraine. Those countries are like transit points, the well off/lucky move to a more developed country after a while.

[Elite Pakhtun]

most afghans in the west have lived in pakistan or some other country before moving abroad, ive never met one that lived in india though usually its peshawar

Well, the past week I met 3 people in a row that grew up in India. They tell me it's common.

[Elite Pakhtun]

Yes it's common that Afghans living in western countries previously lived in either Iran, Pakistan, India or (to a lesser extent) Russia/Ukraine. Those countries are like transit points, the well off/lucky move to a more developed country after a while.

Can you give more information? What's your guess on how many Afghans go to pak vs ind vs iran? Do more tawjikas go to India?

[Daryeh]

Can you give more information? What's your guess on how many Afghans go to pak vs ind vs iran? Do more tawjikas go to India?

There are more Afghans in Pakistan and Iran, since they're the two neighbouring countries. The refugee population in Pakistan is mostly Pashtun whilst in Iran it's mostly Hazara. Although there are many Hazara refugees in Pakistan as well. I'm not sure where Tajiks and Uzbeks go to be honest.

[Samandri]

[RoohMalang]

Poor Afghans think they will become movie stars in India, but Hindus would never allow it. They are tired of 'Khans'. lol

[ZarakDurrani606]

Poor Afghans think they will become movie stars in India, but Hindus would never allow it. They are tired of 'Khans'. lol

Yeah it'd be best if those disgust hindotaunees were kept out of OUR problems.

[Damir9000]

I noticed that Afghans (or maybe just pashtuns) have an affinity to India.

They like Hindi films & dresses.

I don't know why.

[Elite Pakhtun]

I noticed that Afghans (or maybe just pashtuns) have an affinity to India.

They like Hindi films & dresses.

I don't know why.

Movies yes. But that goes for all of Pakistan, and, if I'm not mistaken, Afghanistan. Dresses, not in pak. Affinity to India, zero in pak. They hate India.

[ZarakDurrani606]

Movies yes. But that goes for all of Pakistan, and, if I'm not mistaken, Afghanistan. Dresses, not in pak. Affinity to India, zero in pak. They hate India.

But janan..... you can't hate something that you're completely mired in. Punzobi IS indian. Their thinking, food, traditions all scream "indian"!

[Elite Pakhtun]

But janan..... you can't hate something that you're completely mired in. Punzobi IS indian. Their thinking, food, traditions all scream "indian"!

It's different enough though. Especially the religion.

[ZarakDurrani606]

It's different enough though. Especially the religion.

Awo reshtaya de uway.... t
Punzobi here is descended from "arabs, turks, afghans, iranis who either came in groups or individually". I totally back this postulate, mashra. Yup. No bones about it.................... btw i wish more Pashtana would join this forum or the pakhwani users would return cuz the panzobis and kharayaan are taking over.