Parcham faction

The Parcham faction, a political group in Afghanistan, was founded in the 1960s as part of the communist movement. It emerged from the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) and was distinguished by its focus on national identity and modernization. The Parcham faction emphasized a more gradual approach to socialism and was supported by urban intellectuals. In contrast to the Khalq faction, which favored revolutionary change, Parcham aimed for reform through state structures. During the late 1970s and 1980s, it played a significant role in Afghanistan's political landscape, particularly during the Soviet-backed government.