Who are the Pathans, and why are they so fair skinned , with hazel eyes, freckles etc?

Answer 1

from part of afganistan

Answer 2

Pashtun people
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Pashtuns
(پښتون Paṣtun)


Total population c. 40-45 million (est.)[1]
Regions with significant populations Afghanistan:
12,500,000[2]

Pakistan:
28,000,000[3]
India:
777,000[4]
Bangladesh:
545,000[5]
United Arab Emirates:
214,000[6][7][8][9]
Iran:
115,000[10][11]
United Kingdom:
88,000[12]
Turkey:
55,000[13]
United States:
44,000[14]
Germany:
35,000
France:
33,000
Austria:
31,000
Tajikistan:
26,000[15]
Netherlands:
26,000[16]
Canada:
20,000[17]
Nepal:
18,000[18]


Language Pashto, Dari, Hindko
Religion Islam, predominantly Sunni also some Shia
Related ethnic groups Other Iranic peoples, Dards, Hindkowans, Nuristanis
Pashtuns (also Pushtuns, Pakhtuns, Pukhtuns; Pashto: پښتون Paṣtun, Persian: پختون Paxtun, Urdu: پشتون Pashtūn), or Pathans (Urdu: پٹھان, Hindi: पठान, Paṭhān) and or ethnic Afghans[19] are an ethno-linguistic group primarily in eastern and southern Afghanistan and in the North West Frontier Province, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan. The Pashtuns are typically characterized by their language, and their adherence to Pashtunwali (a pre-Islamic indigenous religious code of honor and culture)[20] and Islam.

Pashtuns have survived a turbulent history over several millennia, during which they have rarely been united. Their modern past began with the rise of the Durrani Empire in 1747. Pashtun martial prowess has been renowned since Alexander the Great ran up against them in the 3rd century BC.[21] The Pashtuns were one of the few groups that managed to impede British imperialism during the 19th century, and as a result were designated within the racialist category of Martial Races.[22] Pashtuns played a pivotal role in the Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979–89), as many joined the ranks of the Mujahideen. The Pashtuns gained notoriety with the rise and fall of the Taliban, since they were the main ethnic contingent in the movement. Modern Pashtuns have been prominent in the rebuilding of Afghanistan and are an important community in Pakistan, where they are the second-largest ethnic group.

The Pashtuns are the world's largest (patriarchal) segmentary lineage tribal group.[23] The total population of the group is estimated to be at least 45 million, but an accurate count remains elusive because there has not been an official census in Afghanistan since the 1970s, and because of the migratory nature of many Pashtun tribes and the practice of secluding women in Pakistan

Answer 3

As far as I know, the people living in parts in northern Pakistan and southern Afghanistan are know as Pathans. I think the more accurate term would be pastuns, but I am not sure.

Answer 4

Why?
Why are Caucasians white?