Economy and Resources
There are minerals in Bagh such as deposits of slate, where there are proven deposits of 1 million tons which are suitable for building materials, specifically roofing and flooring. Two floor mills, one at Kohala and other at Arja are operative. No other industry has so far been established in the district. Wool spinning on hand looms is carried out throughout the district. The articles made on these hand looms are for domestic use only. The main trade centers of the district are at Dhirkot, Bagh and Kahuta. There is no industry in the district; therefore, all essential commodities like textiles, leather goods and other items of daily use are imported from various markets of Pakistan. The major export of the district is apples. Agriculture plays a major part of the district economy; the major crops of the district are maize and wheat, but rice, gram, bajra and jawar are also cultivated in some areas. Pulses of different kinds are also grown in different areas of the district. The soil of the district is also ideal for the cultivation of sunflowers, mustard and basmati rice. Ponies and donkeys are kept for carrying loads. Buffalos, sheep or goats are kept almost in every home for milk and other dairy products. Sayyeds are known as "peers" and held in very high esteem in the district.They are mostly educated community and hold key positions in religious as well as Government Sectors.Their contribution in Freedom Struggle and their valour is highly recognized. Sudhan Tribal population is more than 10,000. Sudhan tribal basically they are belong to Afghanistan after the generation to generation they are living in Bagh District and they are a brave nation. Mostly they are highly educated persons. The education % in sudhan tribal is 95% male and female. They never accept the illegal activities are unjust matter from any power. Sudhan have a great history in the freedom of Azad Kashmir and Pakistan. They like to Pak Army they reached the top positions of Pak army As like General Aziz Khan. Sardar Abdul Aziz Malloty hold District Bagh his own Government seven years.
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