Waziri language

Waziri language

Waziri language is a Southeastern Iranian language spoken by the Waziris in Waziristan in Pakistan and some of the neighboring provinces in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The language can be considered a dialect of the Pashto language but has some distinctive features and vocabulary.


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