The rishtas are not necessarily because the tribe is “lower” in status, more like there is a 3 century old vendetta with them. Not saying that it’s better (in fact equally idiotic) just different.
I know Afridis that are street cleaners to cricket stars, you can’t disassociate yourself based on occupation. Of course, people are people and they will find ways of making themselves appear better, however we not have the same cultural underpinnings as Punjabis.