Pashto is an Indo-Iranian language primarily spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is one of the two official languages of Afghanistan, alongside Dari, and is recognized for its rich literary tradition and cultural significance among the Pashtun people. The language has several dialects, with the most prominent being Northern Pashto and Southern Pashto. Pashto is written in the Arabic script, and its vocabulary has been influenced by languages such as Persian and English. The language plays a crucial role in the identity and heritage of the Pashtun community.