The Zirak is a tribal confederation of Durrani (Abdali) Pashtuns [1] in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
| Zirak | |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Pashtun |
| Location | Afghanistan, Pakistan |
| Parent tribe | Durrani |
| Language | Pashto |
| Religion |  Islam |
The Zirak is a tribal confederation of Durrani (Abdali) Pashtuns [1] in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
| Zirak | |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Pashtun |
| Location | Afghanistan, Pakistan |
| Parent tribe | Durrani |
| Language | Pashto |
| Religion | Islam |
Among the tribes that form a part of the confederation are: [1]
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