Pashtun people
A "Pathan joke" is a racial slur that is typically centered around ethnic stereotypes about Pashtun people. The word "Pathan" (as opposed to the endonym "Pakhtun") is a Hindustani word that it loosely refers to Pashtuns or people who have Pashtun ancestry. Pathan jokes are controversial and are often considered racist, offensive or inappropriate by many in Pakistan.