Bacha Khan (Ghafar Khan)

Bacha Khan, also known as Ghafar Khan, was a prominent Pakistani activist and leader who championed nonviolent resistance and education for Pashtuns in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Born in 1890, he advocated for peace, social reform, and unity among Pashtun communities, opposing violence and extremism. He founded the Khudai Khidmatgar movement, emphasizing nonviolent protest and civil disobedience to achieve political and social rights. Bacha Khan believed in education as a tool for empowerment and was committed to harmony among diverse ethnic groups. His principled stand earned him respect as a champion of peaceful change and human rights.