Pashto speakers are individuals who communicate using the Pashto language, primarily found in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This language belongs to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family and is one of the two official languages of Afghanistan, alongside Dari. The Pashto-speaking population is diverse, comprising various ethnic groups, including the Pashtun people, who are the largest ethnic group in the region. Pashto is also spoken by communities in parts of Iran, India, and among the diaspora worldwide, contributing to its rich cultural heritage and linguistic significance.