Ibrahim Khail Harifal
Ibrahimkhail is the famous and well populated village in the entire Harifal country, having more than 200 households,occupies a position of Capital of Harifal country.There is perennial water spring called Cheena which irrigates the land nearby Lalak wam.The present Sardar Qasam Khan Harifal belongs to this village.The members of Ibrahimkhal Harifal are credited with powers to cast out devils and their charms are much sought after.
Maulana Shams -ud-din Harifal Shaheed who happened to be the first Deputy Speaker of Balochistan Assembly during era of Z .A. Bhutto: was also from this village.He was elected from PB10 Zhob in 1972,later assassinated on 14 March 1974.Molvi Ahmed Shah Harifal,Paish imam Military mosque Zhob also belongs to this village. Almost all home work for declaring "Harifal" as an independent Tehsil is completed with Ibrahimkhail as its Tehsil headquarter.In vicinity of Ibrahimkhail are situated various villages like Pahlan,Dwalgad, Kaza Landawar,killi Malik Arsala Harifal,Killi Malik Balak, which are nothing more than irregular collection of stone's houses as elsewhere in Balochisatn in terms of development.Killi zawar kar,Sacha,Samazai, Manda Harifal,and Howdaki are some other major villages of Harifal tribe.Molvi Jamal ud din,Dabzai Harifal was a prominent political figure of JUI, who was murdered in the prime of his youth.Molvi Naik Muhammad and Jalil Harifal are two other notable from Dwalgud and Landawar respectively.
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KIlli Baizhaie Harifal. Situated on the edge of Harifal country, it is populated by Habibzai Harifal. Habibzai is the sub branch of Ahmand. Ahmand is the second largest branch of Hassankhail Harifal, only numerically inferior to Malezai. Ahmand includes Bakarzai, Habibzai, Mangalzai-Landai, and Dwalgad. Haji Abdul Hakim Harifal is the prominent personality of this village, who has recently been settled in Islamabad. He is a well known contractor of CDA. Islamabad. Staunch nationalist political worker, Initially affiliated with PKMAP, afterward parted away from active politics.
Killi Draykhanzai. This is the fatherland of Saleem khan Kahool,the most popular & mighty Kahool in the entire tribe. Late Shahbaz khan alias Shabai,a legendary rich & generous man was from this village.Mr. Amanullah khan Harifal alias Lallo is the notable and prominent political figure,affiliated with ANP,a leader in the making. He also contested election in 2008 for Provincial Assembly from PB18 on ticket of ANP and bagged 1175 votes.
Ragha Sir Nikan. This village is inhabited by the Nikan clan, a branch of the Naqeebkhail Harifal. Ex- district Zakat Chairman Zhob(including sherani) Mr. Zahir shah Harifal comes from this village.Zahir shah Harifal is a prominent political figure affiliated with JUI.He is a member of Central general council of JUI.A man of imperturbable disposition being groomed in company of Maulana Sherani for future responsibilities.Suleman Shah Harifal, serving as Reporting Officer in the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan is an other prominent personality among the inhabitants of this village. Late Fazal Harifal was a leading tribal man in Naqeebkhail Harifal.
Stano Raaghah. is the district headquarter.This area belongs to Muhammad Zai sub caste of Sherani tribe.Its location is near Zhob River.Construction of district complexes is in progress.Unfortunately none of the plan of government for development elsewhere has ever gone beyond blue print.The development starved district needs launching crash programs in every sector.
Spusta. is a wavy plain covered with wild olives. It is high, cold, and barren, and is inhabited in summer by the Murhails,a pastoral tribe, who move in winter into Damaun.They live entirely in tents, and have the manners of the other shepherd tribes.
Chachobi is one of the biggest village of the district.It is approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 mile) away from the capital of the district, "Stano Raghah". Residents of the village belong to Aseebzai,Zareenkhel, Bari khai Muhammad Zai sub caste of Sherani.Village is fortunate enough for having a middle school.
Tarkhabayan, it is an important village of district were is only Aseebzai Tribe is inhibited, the population of village is approximately 25 thousand only and strength of village is 28 miles,
Shna Ponga. Residents of the village belong to the Hazai clan.A large number of the people of the village migrated to Zhob district due to internecine tribal feud.The legacy of this internecine feud could not be expunged from their tribal history.There is one primary school in the village.Renowned intellectual Late Sain Kamal Khan Sherani was from this village, but since long ; had shifted to " Silyazi"
Ahmadi Darga & Karama are two other villages of Oba Khel sub caste of Sherani tribe.Historically speaking Karama is the place where, Britishers after Khiderzai expedition,held grand inquest into the conduct of the tribe,and suitable fines were imposed,and the proceeding were terminated by a darbar,at which the submission of the tribe was formally received,and rewards conferred upon the deserving.Late Malik Din Muhammad s/o Momin was an outstanding personality of Obakhail clan.Shuja Muhammad Sherani (Rtd SSP)a renowned and lionhearted,senior Police officer is another prominent Obakhail son of soil.Dr.Muhammad saleem sherani is the first and so far the last person in district sherani who did Ph.D from united state of America in Range management,now a retired Secretary forest,Govt of Balochistan.He also comes from Obakhail sub-tribe.Advocate Imran Shah Sherani working as an advocate high court and Federal shriat court Islamabad. He contested election,last time in 2008; for Provincial Seat PB 18 Zhob cum Sherani, affiliated with JUI.He comes from Obakhail sub tribe.
Lawara.is a small village of Oba Khel sub cast.It is situated eight kilometers east of Mani Khwa,along the Zhob D.I.Khan road .Muhammad Abbas Khan Shaheed was from this village.He was the first student of International Islamic University Islamabad from Balochistan.He died in a road accident.
Mraghbal (also known as Mehrapi) is the village of Manakzai clan. Residents of the village are mostly businessmen. There are no schools but one religious seminary ( Madrsa). Five kilometres to the south of Mraghbal is situated Tor-Ragha, having one primary school, and populated by Bari Khail.
Mughal Kot is situated two kilometers from the capital of the district.It is located at the border of Sherani District and adjoining FATA FC post since British era stands there.In term of war on terror this area has assumed a geostrategic importance.
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