The approximate percentage of Pathans (Pashtuns) in the Pakistan Army varies between officers and rank-and-file soldiers. According to estimates from experts like Stephen Cohen of the Brookings Institution and Professor Hasan Askari Rizvi, the Pashtun representation is roughly 15-22% among officers and 20-25% among regular rank-and-file soldiers.
These figures are estimates and the actual representation can fluctuate due to various factors, including recruitment drives, regional demographics, and changes in military policy. It is important to note that precise demographic data within the Pakistan Army is not publicly available.
