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Pashtunistan

region, Asia

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role in Afghani history

In Afghanistan: Mohammad Zahir Shah (1933–73)
The “Pashtunistan” problem regarding the political status of those Pashtun living on the British (Pakistani) side of the Durand Line developed after the independence of Pakistan in 1947.
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support of Daud Khan

In Mohammad Daud Khan
…creation of a greater “Pashtunistan” in Pashtun areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This caused the relationship between the two countries to deteriorate and eventually led to Daud Khan’s resignation. His overt participation in politics was severely curbed in 1964 when a new constitution barred members of the royal family…
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