Language
Almost all the Pathans settled in the Punjab region now speak Punjabi or Hindko while those in southern Punjab speak Saraiki as native languages. The only exemption are the Sagri Khattaks of Attock District and the Chhachh area, who still speak Pashto language and practice Pashtun culture known as Pashtunwali. The Bhangi Khel of Isakhel Tehsil also speak Pashto.
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