It is ironical to note that, though Pashtoon society formally bestows honour and dignity on women, in reality the position of Pasthoon women is miserable. Still young, she is married without her consent and vulvar is received on her behalf. As a wife she has to perform many duties. All activities within the house are the sole responsibility of women. These include cleaning, child raising, washing cloth, taking care of livestock etc.

On the other hand she has no right to property. However, in Gulistan Tehsil, with the enlightenment of education, some of the people have realized that their behaviour in the past with the women is contrary to the traditions and teachings of Islam. Now very few have begun to acknowledge a woman’s share in inheritance.