Country Pakistan Elevation 1,471 m | Time zone PST (UTC+5) Local time Friday 8:19 AM | |
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Huramzai is a town located in the Pishin District of Balochistan province, Pakistan. It is located at 30°43'32N 66°50'24E at an altitude of 1471 meters.
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Map of Huramzai, Pakistan
It is the largest populated region in the Pishin District, and is well known for its orchards and vineyards. Agriculture is the livelihood of most of the population. Huramzai is replete with many gardens of different fruits including grapes, apples, apricots, pomegranates, watermelons, and a variety of vegetables. It has a bazaar which can supply items of everyday needs. Huramzai has electricity, gas stations, and telephone and mobile phone services. There are currently three doctors serving in Huramzai: Dr. Syed Abdul Ahad, Dr. Syed Nida Mohammad, and Dr. Syed Zaman Agha; residents of Huramzai serve the entire province in many different fields. Syed Hassan Zaheer Agha currently serving as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Balochistan Police.
People
Almost 95% of population are "Syed" in tribe; descendants of Imam Zain-ul-Abdin and siblings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. They are well respected across the region for their sacred affiliation.The people of Tehsil Huramzai are performing their part in different walks of life etc. Judiciary, Education, sports, Bureaucracy, Pakistan Army, Police, National Politics, Macro & Micro Economics of the country and other fields.
The Chief of Syed tribe is Syed Badr-ud-Din Shah, who belongs to killi Shingharee Syedan and he is a well known landlord of the area. His best role is as a arbitrator if any difference arises between the tribals. Some other well-known personalities of tehsil Huramzai are as :
Syed shabbir ahmed shah(buerocrate balochistan civil service executive branch, ex d.g local government) Syed shafi agha (Ex-senator.) Syed Abdul Wali Agha , Syed Muhammad Fazal Agha ( Ex- Governor Balochistan), Syed Taj Muhammad Agha, Syed Bissmillah Agha, Syed Arshad Agha, Syed Sharaf ud Din agha, Syed Abdul Bari Agha (Ex- provinial minister), Syed Meer Ali Agha are tribal men and politicians.
Syed M Haroon Agha ( Additional District & Sesion Judge), Syed shabbir ahmed shah Syed Muneer Ahmed ( Additional District & Session Judge), Syed Nazeer Ahmed Agha ( Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan), Syed Jameel Ahmed Agha ( Avocate High Court) and Syed Qurban Ali shah Advocate are playing their best roll in the Honorable Judiciary of Balochistan.{2016}
Sports
Football is the most popular game of Huramzai and Sarbaz Club Huramzai is currently one of the strongest teams of Killi Huramzai Syedan. The local Dawn Cricket Club has won a record number of tournaments; it is one of the finest in the area. Local resident & Dawn Cricket Club captain, Syed Samiullah Agha has been the chairman of the Alaqai Cricket Committee for two years; Syed Faiz Ullah Agha & Syed Wali Jan Agha remained Chairman of their respective football committees. There is a high interest level in sports.
Politics
Huramzai is active in politics and its major parties are:
The last election in 2008 was won by Moulana Syed Abdul Bari Agha (JUI-F), who has done well for the region and its people and has served them for a number of years. Some of his accomplishments in office include many health and infrastructure projects, along with his assistance with the electricity station.
Hajizai Syedan
Killi Hajizai, the home of Tour Amak Neeka—is a beautiful village of Theseel Huramzai and part of Union Council Gangalzai, sitting near Huramzai (west), Hajan Shakarzai in the east and Ganglalzai in the south. The whole village is inhabited by Syed family. Hajizai is surrounded by lush grain and vegetable fields as well fruit orchards; the gardens of apple, peach, cherry, plum,grapes, pomegranates, mulberries and figs, give breath-taking beauty to the village. There are middle schools, both for boys and girls. Both of the schools were inaugurated by then- senator Syed Fazal Agha in 1985; Girls’ school of Hajizai is ranked among top 5 middle schools in the district Pishin. There is also a Madrassa and BHU (Basic Health Unit) facilitating the masses. The former president of Afghanistan Noor Mohammad Tarakai had great affiliation with Hajizai and lived and spent his childhood in the village, his sister named Tarake Anna was married to the Malak of Hajizai named Agha Lala (Syed Abdul Sattar Agha).The prominent people of Hajizai include Syed Fazal Agha(EX-Governor),Syed Abdul Hai Agha(Chief Engineer WAPDA),Malak Meherban Agha, Syed Abdul Rab Agha(XEN),Syed Mohammad Ali Agha(XEN),Dr.Mohammad Ashraf(Senior Surgeon),Syed Saleem Shah(FBR),Syed Naeem Shah(FBR),Syed Faisal Shah(DCO,Dera Bugti),Syed Munir Agha(Additional District and Session Judge), and Syed Khalil Agha(Political Activist).↵The main political Party units in Hajizai comprise: JUI, PTI, PKMAP and ANP (having many die-hard supporters).Young people are real sports lovers; United Football club,Abbasin Football Club, Zameendar Football club, Khan Cricket club and Shah XI—are main sports teams. To the north of Hajizai, there is an aesthetic mountainous picnic resort with a beautiful small dam (filled with water in spring season).The people living across the area, make frequent visits to enjoy their leisure time especially in the month of March and April.
Ganggalzai is union council of tehsil Huramzai which is a well known historical village in the time of British Empire in subcontinent for its demography and agriculture. It has been a prominent quarter for the business since past, even its roots were linked with Qandahar; Afghanistan. Most of settlers in Gangalzai are Sayyed and 10% Achakzai tribes including Kakozai and Ghabizai where as few Tareen tribes do exist. In Gangalzai there is a sweet piece of social harmony among the tribes which has proved to be an impregnable unity of Gangalzai people. Gangalzai is famous for Sahib Kako Ziarat who was a religious prominent person. People resort Sahib Kako Ziarat from remote areas to seek spiritual peace.
Sayyed Shafi Agha is the leading figure who has been serving as for a long tenure, but has become retired of his former position i.e senator. Other leading personalities are Prof. Dr. Abdul Kabir Achakzai who has been serving as a teacher in the Baluchistan University,S.P Police Saboor Agha acting in NAB department of Federal Government. DSP Abdullah, Lect. Muhammad Anbia, Aga Nawab Shah; serving as special assistant to CM Balochistan, Master Abdul Hameed, Basheer Ahmad; Asst. director GEM department, Yaar Muhammad; Agriculture department, Head Master Muhammad Naeem who has been serving for last 35 years, Abdul Ghaffor serving as DDO, Muhammad Rasool Faryadi; A famous poet, Haji Shah Jahan, Haji Abdur Razzaq, Haji Taj Muhammad are wellknown businessmen. While in medical field Dr. Muhammad Zahir and his family who has been serving in the field of medical for the last 80 years since the times of British Empire. Hakeem Baz Muhammad; father of Dr. Muhammad Zahir who has completed his medical diploma from Calcutta; India. Now Dr. Muhammad Zahir is serving for the last 40 years and his children as Dr. Aamir Khan, Dr. Hafeezullah are well known for their service in the Pharmaceutical field acting as hospital pharmacists. where as Kalimullah Khan has been serving as principal in education.
Haji Shafi Agha, Bismillah, Haji Hazrat Palawan, Jalil Bacha, Master Ahmadullah Bacha, Haji Nasro, Haji Taj Agha, Master Abdul Habib, Samiullah SO Muhammad Mohsin Agha, Haji Qasim Lalak, Haji Shamsullah, Sanaullah SO Haji Barat, Dr. Muhammad Hashim are the prominet and social workers and mobilizres.
Gangalzai is quite famous for its sports like football and cricket.
Afghania Club Gangalzai; Captain Najeeb Khan, Younas Cricket Club; Captain Muhammad Younas, and National Club Gangalzai are the competitive teams.
Nanai, Bondai, Jalebai and Pakora are quite famous food stuffs in Gangalzai. People from distant areas come to taste the delicious food varieties.