Zhob District at a Glance
Elevation: 7,500-10,000 feet
Area: 15987 Sq Km
Zhob means oozing water, a reference perhaps to the spring which constitutes the source of Zhob River. Karez water can be seen everywhere when there is no drought situation. The Zhob district is located in the Balochistan Province in the north east of Pakistan. It lies close to the Afghanistan border. Zhob town is just east of Zhob river on an open plain. To the north is a ridge, about 150 ft high, on which is a Castle from the time when the British colonized the area. In the winter, the weather is cold and the snow is normal. In the summer, although the temperature can get up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, there is little moisture, so it is not uncomfortable.
Zhob is a picturesque valley known for its beautiful mountains, treks and archeological sites. It starts from the Muslim Bagh (7500 feet) and ends at the Afghan border at Fort Sandeman (10000 feet). It expands to beautiful, breathtaking views throughout the valley. With an abundance of fruit orchards there is one dangerous little thing found amongst them, and that is the scorpion. In the month of April, the flowers bloom and you’ll be able to see an extraordinary site with flowers and snow together.
History:
The tribes inhabiting the area are indigenous to the land. Zhob is the cradle of the Afghan race. Qais Abdul Rashid, who is believed to be one of the progenitors of the Pashtoons or Afghans, lived in the Suleiman mountains near Zhob. He was born in 575 AD and died in 661 AD. Natives call the place where he is buried “Da Kase Ghar” (the mountain of Qais). He is buried near the Takht-e-Suleiman. The Chinese pilgrim Hiven Tsiang who visited India in 629 AD, described the Afghans as living in Zhob.
The inhabitants of Zhob valley gave tough resistance to Mehmood Ghazni, when he initiated his raids on India. Later, however they joined ranks with him. Subsequently the area came under the rule of Nadir Shah from 1736 to 1747 and later Ahmed Shah Abdali from 1747 to 1773. Zhob remained under the rule of Durranis and Barakzais till British captured it. Preceding this event was a period of fifty years of anarchy when Zhob was dubbed as ‘Yaghistan” or the land of the rebels. A number of areas now in Zhob, Killa Saifullah, and Pishin districts were ceded to British India after signing of Durand Treaty in 1893. They soon became a district
Sir Robert Sandeman, the first Agent to the governor General in Balochistan occupied Zhob in 1889 extending his forward policy to the region with the subjugation of the tribes inhabiting the Suleman range and occupation and control of numerous passes through it to the south. He also secured the great Gomal pass and the carvanic routes to Ghazani and Kandhar. Captain Mac Ivor had been appointed the first political agent in Zhob with formation as the Political Agency in 1890. Zhob district is the second oldest existing district of Balochistan, after Quetta.
Zhob was formed as a Political Agency under the British rule in 1890. The district and its town acquired the name of Zhob in 1975. Previously, it was known as Fort Sandeman after Sir Robert Sandeman; who was then Political Agent to the Governor General in Balochistan. It was Sir Robert Sandeman who extended British Rule into this region. The name was changed on July 30 1976 by the then Prime Minister of Pakistan; Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. The hand-written remarks inserted by him into the visitor’s book; preserved at the Zhob Militia Mess, says “Today we have taken a decision to eliminate the last vestige of colonialism in this historical place by changing the name to Zhob instead of Forte Sandeman; the British conqueror and oppressor of Pathan and Baloch people and of the country.” Traditionally, Fort Sandeman was called Appozai, named after a village situated two kilometers away.
Geography:
The district lies between 30 ° 30¢ to 32 ° 05¢ north latitudes and 67 ° 26¢ to 70 ° 00¢ east longitudes. It is bounded on the north by Afghanistan and South Waziristan agency of FATA, on the east by the tribal area adjoining Sherani district and Musakhel district, on the south and south-west by Loralai and Killa Saifullah districts. Total area of district is 15987-square kilometers.
The district has an important geo-strategic location. It links Afghanistan, South Waziristan Agency, Sherani district, Killa Saifullah, Loralai, and Musakhel.
Topographically, the district is covered with mountains and hills intersected by the broad valley of Zhob and its tributaries. The Toba Kakar range covers the western half of the district extending from the boundary of Afghanistan up to the Zhob River. Tor Ghar and Sur Ghar ranges are also situated in the eastern side of the district. The two mountainous regions are of different character. The great part of the district, beyond the left bank of the Zhob, consists almost entirely beyond the district boundary. The general elevation of the district is 1500 to 3000 meters (7,500-10,000 feet)
Climate:
The climate of the district is hot and dry in summer and cold in winter. June is the hottest month with mean maximum and minimum temperature of about 37°C and 23°C respectively. January is the coldest month with mean maximum and minimum temperature of about 13°C and -1°C degree respectively. The dust storms occur in summer from July to September accompanied by thunderstorms. In winters the wind blows from the west and is very cold. The winds from the Southwest and east are also common, the later invariably brings rain. The wind from the north occasionally blows during September to April bring drought and damage standing crops. Rainfall is scanty and varies with the altitude. Most of the rainfall is received during winter seasons.
Flora & Fauna:
Principal trees and plants found in Zhob district are wild olive (Shinay), pistachio, chilgoza or edible pine and wild almond in high lands. Other trees include willow, tamarisk (along the beds of streams) pastawana (grewia opposite folio) and spalnai (caltrops gigantean).
Wild animals are wolves, jackals, hyenas, foxes, deer, and porcupines. Leopards and black bear are occasionally found in the high hills in Suleman range. Wild pigs are seen along Zhob river while straight horned Markhors, wild goats, are present in moderate numbers in mountains. Among the game bird Chakor, partridge and pigeon are numerous i n higher altitudes, Sand grouse, quails, and bustard are found in plains. Other birds are doves, hoopoe, starlings and vegetal, Jay black birds, wood pigeons, cuckoos and thrush live in high ranges while wild duck and pelican are seen along the Zhob river in winter. Snake and scorpion are common everywhere in Zhob. Fish (Mahsir) are found in every running stream and in Zhob river some of which weigh up to 8 pounds.
Rivers & Streams.
The two principal drainage channels of the district are the Zhob and the Kundar Rivers, both flow into the Gomal River. The Zhob river has a total length of about 410 kilometers. Zhob River is the only river in the country that follows a north-eastern course. It springs from the Kan Mehtarzai range (Tsari Mehtarazai Pass), passes about 4 kilometers from Zhob city and finally flows into the Gomal river near Khajuri Kach. The broad plain of the Zhob River is occupied by the alluvial formation. The Kundar River rises from the central and highest point of the Toba Kakar range, a few kilometers northeast of the Sakir. It constitutes boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan territory for a considerable length.
The other subsidiary rivers or streams are the Baskan, Chukhan, Sri Toi, Sawar, Surab, etc.
Ethnicity and Tribes:
The district is inhabited by Kakars, Mandokhels, Babars, Lawoons, Khosty and Syeds. Sulemankhels, Nasars, Kharots, Niazi and other tribes of Afghan origin are also present.
RELIGION
The population of the district is almost Muslim. They constitute 99.43 percent of the total population, with a breakup of 99.67 percent in rural and 98.15 percent in urban areas. The absolute majority of the Muslims living in Zhob district belongs to the Sunni sect of Islam. A very small number of Shia people lives in the district. There are Syeds living in the district but they belong to Sunni sect as well. A “Imam Bargah” is available in the Zhob city. The two major festivals are Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. They are occasions of great jubilation and joy. Other festivals are “Eid-Milad u Nabi, and Shab-e-Barat”. During these festivals alms are given to the poor and relatives give each other presents.
There are very few Christians, Hindu, Scheduled Caste and other communities which are only 0.58 percent of the total population. The district used to have a huge Hindu population, but since partition of the sub-continent most of them have migrated. The Hindu population left behind is not seen celebrating “Diwali” and “Holi” while Christians celebrates Charismas and their other religious festivals.
Mother Tongue:
The predominant mother tongue of the population of the district is Pushto which is spoken by 96.82 percent of the total population followed by Saraki at 1.27 percent. The proportion of the population speaking Pushto is higher in rural areas at 99.65 percent as compared to 81.93 percent in urban areas. In contrast, the proportion of Saraiki is higher in urban areas at 7.71 percent in comparison to that in rural areas at 0.05 percent. The proportion of the population speaking Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi and others is 1.91 percent.
Culture & Traditions:
The dominating life style is still nomadic. Scattered mud huts exist for seasonal habitation; summer is spent in highlands and winter in lower plains for feeding cattle in tribal reserved pastures. The people are deeply religious and their lives are marked by strict adherence to tribal norms and values. There are two major channels for conflict resolution in the district: namely the traditional/tribal and the government/ institutional. The traditional/tribal channel however has proved more effective than the latter. In the past jirga system operated in the region which was the traditional system where by tribal elders sat together to settle disputes and mete out justice to offenders. The system stands annulled by a decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 1991. The government however, still forms informal jirgas (comprising of notables from the tribes) for conflict resolution, as they have proven to be very effective.
Sources of Energy:
Twenty-five percent of the area of the district is electrified. Gas is not available in the district except in cylinders by those who can afford buying them. For industrial and mechanical/ agricultural purpose, the use of electricity is the only source. For the purpose of cooking and heating electricity, dung-cake and wood are used. The use of coal for heating is less common after the railway service was abandoned. In winter time, the rural population has difficulty finding sources of energy for heating. Therefore, they start storing wood in summer.
ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP :
Judicial System :
During British rule the area was Administered under Frontier Crimes Regulation a criminal code that invested the Political Authorities (P.A/A.Ps) etc with wide ranging powers of arrest and detention. In 1968 FCR was supplanted/replaced by the criminal law special provisions ordinance which remained in force until 1991 when it was repealed by the Balochistan High Court on the grounds that it was against the human rights provisions of the constitution of Pakistan. The criminal law special provision ordinance has now been replaced by the regular substantive law including PPC and CRPC and is being Administered through the court of Sessions. Headed by a Session Judge.
District Administration:
Levies.
The Political Agent (DC) controls the “B” area through levies. The Levies is a traditional institution for maintenance of law and order. The strength of Police force in the district. While the strength of the Levies is 817 both Federal and Provincial Levies Forces.
Police.
Police is responsible for the maintenance of law and order in the district. The “A” area in controlled by the Police which is restricted to 15-Kilometers radius area of Zhob city. The strength of Police force in the district is 308.
Zhob Militia.
The Zhob Militia is one of the oldest forces of the sub-continent. It was established in 1890 as the Zhob Levies Corps with Captain W.A.D.O Mealy as its first Commandant. The Zhob Militia had jurisdiction over the region which now includes the entire Zhob Division. Now-a-days the Zhob Militia is headed by Commandant with a rank of full colonel. It has four wings one each at Zhob, Sambaza , Muslim Bag and Qamardin Karez.
AREA OF THE DISTRICT : 15987 sq. km.
Urban area : 0.58%
Rural area : 99.42%
Boundaries of the District:
It is bounded on the north by Afghanistan and South Waziristan agency of FATA, on the east by the tribal area adjoining Sherani district and Musakhel district, on the south and south-west by Loralai and Killa Saifullah districts.
International Border (Pak-Afghan) : 250-Km Durand Line
FATA Agencies Wana : 45-Kilometers.
Tehsils of the District :
Zhob Tehsil
(i) Sub Tehsils Zhob
(ii) Sambazah Sub Tehsil
(iii) Murgha Kibzai Sub Tehsil.
Kakar Khurasan Tehsil
(i) Sub Tehsil Ashewat
(ii) Qamardin Sub Tehsil
(iii) Kashetu Sub Tehsil
Union Councils : 29 (5-Municipality + 24 Rural)
Population : 310,544
Urban : 46,248
Rural : 264,296
Zhob Tehsil : 270,721
KKN Tehsil : 40,423
Registered Voters : 123070 (Male : 71334 Female 51736
Population Size and Growth:
1998 2017 Total Average annual growth
(1998 – 2017)
193,458 (M) 168,358 310,544 ratio-118.41 / 2.52
(F) 142,186
The total area of the district is 15,287-square kilometers having population density 23.6 persons per square per square kilometer in May 2017 and house holds 45.962.
Rural/Urban Distribution:
The rural population of the district is 264,544. The average annual growth rate of rural population during 2017 is 3.03 percent which was 1.44 and 5.96 percent during 1972-81 and 1961-72 respectively. The urban population of the district is 46.248. The average annual growth rate of the urban population during 2017, 0.28 and in 1981-98 was 1.88 percent which was 7.52 and 6.76 percent during 1972-81 and 1961-72 respectively.
Generally the district is peaceful from Law & Order point of view. Any how due to rigid tribalism some tribal enmities exist, which caused loss of several lives. Major tribal disputes over land are as under :-
Major Inhabiting tribes
Ethnic Composition (%age)
| Pushtoons | Others | ||
| 90% | 10% |
Main Languages Pushto and Seraiki
Sectarian Profile (%age wise)
Sunni – 99% Shia 0.8% Others 2%
Sectarian Organizations
Ahle Hadith 0.2%
Sipah Sahabah 0.5%
Lashkar e Mohammadi 0.1%
MAJOR SOURCES OF REVENUE / MEANS OF LIVELIHOOD.
MEANS OF LIVELIHOOD:
Main sources of income in the district is Livestock and agriculture.
AGRICULTURE:
Most part the area is hilly and barren with every limited water resource for agriculture purposes. However, during recent years tube wells have become quite abundant with the result that agricultural activity has registered a rise and a total of 36170 acre of land is under cultivation in the district. Sowing and harvesting are still largely carried out in traditional manner but the use of agricultural machinery is increasing day by day. However, there is very little scope for a radical increase in the area under cultivation as the area is mostly “Barani”. There are two cropping seasons, Kharif and Rabi. Rabi crops are sown between October and mid-February and harvested in June. Kharif crops are sown from April to July and harvested by the end of October.
Horticulture:
Grapes are grown in abundance on the foothills of the mountains. Other is almond, apricot and apple. Annual growth is as under ;-
Production and Yield
| S # | CROPS | Annual Production | FRUITS | Annual Production | VEGETABLES | Annual Production | ||
| 1 | Wheat | 2492 Tons | 1 | Grapes | 66952 Tons | 1 | Potato | 1073 Tons |
| 2 | Barley | 101 Tons | 2 | Apple | 2 | Tomato | 3000 Tons | |
| 3 | Fodders | 2032 Tons | 3 | Pomegranate | 3 | Onion | 6600 Tons | |
| 4 | Maize | 640 Tons | 4 | Almond | 4 | Chilies | 62 Tons | |
| 5 | Garlic | 50-Tons |
LIVE SOCK:
Livestock grazing is an important source of livelihood for the rural population and this has a great potential. Keeping livestock is the second major occupation of the people in Zhob. About a decade ago Zhob used to supply sheep and goats to the markets of Quetta and Punjab. But during the last eight years persistent drought the famine has perished innumerable animals and the people have lost their heads. There is a need to revive this sector by importing the animals as Zhob district has got vast pastures. This will provide jobs and fulfilled meat and milk needs in the district.
Detail of Veterinary facilities.
Veterinary Hospitals 06
V Dispensaries 80
Artificial Insemination Center 02
Disease Investigation Laboratory 01
HEALTH FACILITIES.
| S # | DESCRIPTION | NUMBER |
| 1 | District Headquarters Hospital | 1 |
| 2 | Rural Health Centers | 3 |
| 3 | Basic Health Units | 18 |
| 4 | Civil Dispensaries | 19 |
| 5 | MCH | 2 |
| 6 | Ambulances | 9 |
| 7. | Private Hospitals | 7 |
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
The literacy ratio of the district among the population aged 10 years and above is 16.78%, 47.84 % is urban areas and 10.40 % in rural areas. The male literacy ratio is 24.53 % as compared to 6.90% for female.
| S # | INSTITUTION | FOR BOYS | FOR GIRLS | TOTAL |
| 1 | Degree Colleges | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Higher secondary School | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | High Schools | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| 4 | Middle Schools | 26 | 17 | 43 |
| 5 | Primary Schools | 249 | 51 | 300 |
WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES
| S # | SCHEME | TUBE WELL | OPEN SURFACE WELL | GRAVITY | TOTAL |
| 1. | Run by PHE | 8 | 9 | 30 | 47 |
| 2. | Schemes Run by Community | 8 | 10 | 45 | 63 |
| 3. | Schemes yet to be takeover by the Community. | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 17 | 22 | 86 | 125 |
IRRIGATION.
| S # | Description. | No. of Schemes |
| 1 | Perennial Irrigation Schemes. | 40 |
| 2 | Delay Action / Storage Dam. | 14 |
| 3 | Flood Irrigation Schemes. | 3 |
| 4 | Flood Protection Walls. | 11 |
FOREST:
The district has big potential for social and natural forestry and vegetation cover in the district is quite extensive. There are two forest reserves in the district. The total area under forest cover (including social forest) is around 10,010 hectares. Commercial forestry in the district is for the production of pine nut and timber. The pine- nut forests are very profitable.
TRADE & INDUSTRIES:
Trade and trading activity in the district is largely in the informal sector because of proximity with Afghanistan. Regular formal trade is relatively limited and mostly confined to consumable items.
Apart from two flourmills located in Zhob town, no industry worth the name exist in the district.
MINING :
Chrome mining is available in the various areas of the district at small level.
IMPORTANT PROVINCIAL OFFICERS / DEPARTMENTS.
| S # | DESIGNATION |
| 1. | Deputy Commissioner Zhob |
| 2. | Additional Deputy Commissioner (Gen) |
| 3. | Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rev) |
| 4. | Agriculture (Soil Fertility) Assistant Director |
| 5. | Agriculture Assistant Engineer |
| 6. | Agriculture Crop Statistical Officer |
| 7. | Agriculture Deputy Director |
| 8. | Agriculture Engineer (MMD) |
| 9. | Agriculture Horticulture Officer Sailana Farm |
| 10. | Agriculture On Farm Water Management |
| 11. | Agriculture Research Deputy Director |
| 12. | Assistant Commissioner Kakar Khurasan |
| 13. | Assistant Commissioner Zhob |
| 14. | B&R Executive Engineer |
| 15. | Balochistan Development Authority SDO/AGM |
| 16. | Carpet Center Incharge |
| 17. | Cooperative Society Assistant Registrar |
| 18. | Dairy Farm Manager |
| 19. | District Accounts Officer |
| 20. | Education District Officer |
| 21. | Environment Assistant Director |
| 22. | Excise & Taxation Officer |
| 23. | Fisheries Assistant Director |
| 24. | Food Assistant Controller |
| 25. | Food Assistant Director |
| 26. | Forest Deputy Conservator |
| 27. | Health District Officer |
| 28. | Information Technology |
| 29. | Irrigation Executive Engineer |
| 30. | Jail Superintendent |
| 31. | Labour Welfare Assistant Director |
| 32. | Livestock Deputy Director |
| 33. | Local Government Assistant Director |
| 34. | Medical Superintendent DHQ Zhob |
| 35. | Police District Officer Zhob |
| 36. | Population Welfare District Officer |
| 37. | Poultry Farm Manager |
| 38. | Principal Boys Degree College |
| 39. | Principal Girls Degree College |
| 40. | Public Health Engg Executive Engineer |
| 41. | Public Prosecutor (DO) |
| 42. | Social Welfare Officer (Medical) |
| 43. | Social Welfare Officer (Rural Community) |
| 44. | Sports District Officer |
| 45. | Zakat District Officer |
Political / Prominent / Influential Leaders in the district and their affiliations.
Educationists:
Professor Ayub, Professor Iqbal, Professor Sher Hyder, Professor Nazar Muhammad.
Social Workers:
Zafar Kakar, Rahmat Safi, Amir Khan Mandokhel, Sattar Kakar.
Media Persons :
Haji Muhammad, Shah Baran, Zafar Iqbal, Akhtar Gul.
Sportsman: Sher Muhammad, International Player of Hockey.
| S# | NAME | TRIBE / CASTE | POLITICAL AFFILIATION |
| 1. | Haji Mitha Khan Kakar | Kakar | BAP |
| 2. | Haji Shah Zaman Kakar | Kakar | BAP |
| 3. | Sheikh Haji Jaffar Khan | Mandokhel | PML |
| 4. | Sheikh Saeedul Hassan | Mandokhel | PML |
| 5. | Mr. Raza Muhammad Raza | Ex-MNA | PK-MAP |
| 6. | Mr. Jamal Shah Kakar | Kakar | PML N |
| 7. | Moulana Allah Dad | Kakar Mardanzai | JUI |
| 8. | Moulvi Amir Khan | Kakar Kibzai | JUI |
| 9. | Qazi Ahmed Khosti | Khosti Kakar | JUI |
| 10. | Abdul Qayyum Advocate | Mandokhel | PK-MAP |
| 11. | Moulvi Muhibullah | s/o Abdul Moulvi Hayee | Jamat e Islami |
| 12. | Haji Muhammad Khan Kibzai | Kibzai | JUI |
| 13. | Abdul Rahim Kibzai | Kakar | BAP |
| 14. | Khair Muhammad (Dr. Khairo) | Appozai Mandokhel | BAP |
| 15. | Abdul Sattar Kakar | Kakar | PML Q |
| 16. | Dr. Abdul Razaq | Abdullahzai Kakar | Independent |
| 17. | Moulvi Jaru Allah | Kibzai | JUI |
| 18. | Moulvi Sami-ud-Din Haqani | Harifal / Syed | JUI |
| 19. | Haji Dost Mohammad | Yousafzai. | Ind |
| 20. | Haji Gul Khan. | Kharoti. | BAP |
| 21. | Haji Mohammad Rahim | Lawoon Contractor | BAP |
| 22. | Haji Mohammad Salim | Shalezai | PK-MAP |
| 23. | Haji Mohammad Shafiq | Mandokhel | JUI |
| 24. | Haji Noor Gul | Kharoti | BAP |
| 25. | Haji Amirul Haq | Mandokhel | PML |
| 26. | Malak Abdul Salam | Huramzai | PML |
| 27. | Malak Abdul Sattar | Mandokhel | PML |
| 28. | Malak Asmatu Allah Khan | Lawoon | PML |
| 29. | Malak Dilbar Khan s/o Saeedullah | Kakar/Kibzai | BAP |
| 30. | Akhtar Jan s/o Haji Lashkar Khan | Lawoon | PML |
| 31. | Malak Mohammad Azam | Huramzai Kakar | PK MAP |
| 32. | Malak Mohammad Hanif | Badinzai/Kakar | BAP |
| 33. | Malak Haji Nasib | Badinzai/Kakar | BAP |
| 34. | Malak Nasrullah Shamamzai | Kibzai Sra Dhaka | PML N |
| 35. | Malak Nimbullah | Babar | JUI |
| 36. | Malak Sultan Mohammad | Mardanzai. | BAP |
| 37. | Malak Wazir Khan | Appozai Mandokhel | PK-MAP |
| 38. | Mohammad Ajmal Awan | Awan | PML N |
| 39. | Mohammad Anwar Mandokhel | Appozai | ANP |
| 40. | Moula Dad Qureshi | Anjuman Tajiran | PPP |
| 41. | Moulvi Bahaw ul Haq | Lawoon | JUI |
| 42. | Mr. Attaullah Babar | Babar | JUI |
| 43. | Mr. Baran Khan | Mandokhel | PK MAP |
| 44. | Mr. Dawood Khan Mandokhel | Wala Akram | PTI |
| 45. | Dr. Nawaz Khan Kakar | Kibzai / Kakar | JUI |
| 46. | Mr. Zahir Shah Kakar, | Abdullahzai | BAP |
| 47. | Akhundzada Abdul Mubin Shah Bukhari | Syed | JUI |
| 48. | Sardar Abdul Ghani | Kibzai | JUI |
| 49. | Sardar Ameer u Allah alias Janak | Kibzai Kakar | ANP |
| 50. | Sardar Sadam Khan Kibzai | Kibzai Kakar | ANP |
| 51. | Sardar Asmatullah Khan | Miankhel | BAP |
| 52. | Sardar Attaullah | Abdullahzai Kakar | JUI |
| 53. | Sardar Gul Zaman | Abdullahzai Kakar | BAP |
| 54. | Sardar Mohammad Ayub | Mandokhel | Ind |
| 55. | Sardar Nasar Khan | Nasar | BAP |
| 56. | Sardar Rahmat Khan | Akakhel | BAP |
| 57. | Shah Baran Kakar | Kakar | BAP |
| 58. | Sardar Roi Dad Khan | Kibzai/ Kakar | JUI |
| 59. | Sardar Shadi Khan | Babar | JUI |
| 60. | Nasim Khan Kakar | Kakar | BAP |
| 61. | Ghaffar Musakhel | Musakhel | BAP |
| 62. | Malak Gulzada | Kakar | Bap |
| 63. | Saddar Khan | Kakar | BAP |
| 64. | Akhtar Shah Kakar | Kakar | BAP |
| 65. | Abdullah Jan | Kakar | BAP |
| 66. | Haji Jalo Kakar | Kakar | BAP |
| 67. | Muhammad Hashim Mandokhel | Mandokhe | BAP |
| 68. | Rahmat Khan | Safi | BAP |
| 69. | Alif Din | Kakar | BAP |
| 70. | Sardar Azizullah | Kibzai Kakar | JUI |
| 71. | Sardarzada Akhtar Jan | Mardanzai Kakar | JUI |
| 72. | Jamal Khan Mandokhel | PK MAP | PK MAP |
| 73. | Moulvi Noor ul Haq | Mardanzai | BAP |
| 74. | Sheikh Ashraf Khan | Mandokhel | BAP |
| 75. | Afzal Shah | Appozai | Ind |
| 76. | Malak Jumagai | Sulemankhel | BAP |
| 77. | Malak Ghulam Hyder | Sulemankhel | BAP |
| 78. | Malak Taez Khan | Sulemankhel | BAP |
| 79. | Malak Karim Minzai | Sulemankhel | BAP |
| 80. | Malak Hazrat Minjawar. | Sulemankhel | BAP |
| 81. | Malak Niamat | Sulemankhel | BAP |
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
NTDC is establishing a 220-KV Grid Station in Zhob and work on high power transmission line is also started from Chashma Barrage to Zhob.ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE.
Zhob-Quetta road. 50-kilo meters.
Zhob-Dera Ismail Khan road. 25-kilo meters.
Zhob-Mir Alikhel road. 108-km. (under construction)
S# | Name of roads | Length |
| 1 | Zhob Gul Kach road connected to NWFP. | 84 |
| 2 | Zhob-Qamar Din road (Pak-Afghan Border). | 194 |
| 3 | Qamar Din Karez –Keshatu Road | 54 |
| 4 | Qamar Din – Churma / Imran Post road. | 30 |
| 5 | Zhob-Murgha Kibzai-Loralai road. | 60 |
| 6 | Zhob- Shin Ghar Road | 51 |
| 7 | Zhob-Gustoi road (Pak-Afghan Border) | 92 |
| 9 | Shaghalu-Sharan Jogezai road. | 32 |
| 10 | Sambazah-Hussain Nika road. | 21 |
| 13 | Shahabzai – Rakhpor Road. | 24 |
| 14 | Zhob – Killi Sheikhan Road. | 6 |
| Total Length. | 648 |
ISSUES WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED AT PROVINCIAL LEVEL.
The following issues are being faced by District Administration in providing of services to public :
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT.
Roads are very essential for the development of any area. Civilization and development travel on road. Zhob district is strategically located between the three provinces NWFP, Punjab, Balochistan and neighboring country Afghanistan. If the link roads are improved it will play a major breakthrough in the development of district. Widening & Improvement of Zhob-Loralai road, Zhob-Gul Kach road and Zhob-Gustoi road are very essential
The present District Headquarters Hospital has been built about one century ago by the Britisher. At that time population of the town was hardly 1000-souls whereas at present it has risen to Five lac. The space and other allied facilities in the hospital are far lower than the demands of the time. Zhob city needs a new District Headquarters Hospital equipped with all latest facilities
Agriculture is back bone of the economy of the district. All three Tehsils in the district have been bestowed by nature with fertile plains and receive ample rainfall. Construction of irrigation dams will bring a major change in the district.
Keeping livestock is the second major occupation of the people in Zhob. About a decade ago Zhob used to supply sheep and goats to the markets of Quetta and Punjab. But during the last eight years persistent drought the famine has perished innumerable animals and the people have lost their heads. There is a need to revive this sector by importing the animals as Zhob valley has got vast pastures. This will provide jobs and fulfilled meat and milk needs in the district.
There are 2-Notified Forests in district Zhob (Bahlol & Majawar) with area of 6734-Hectors. Recently, due to immediate returns, the farmers are lacking keen interest in farm forestry activities, but it is limited only to planting of eucalyptus trees. Some other options like Olive required to be provided. Considerable waste land is available where tree planting activities (energy plantation or rangeland development) could be initiated to optimally use such land. To conserve wildlife some initiatives like establishment of community or state protected area is must. In Kakar Khurasan Tehsil, the underground water table is very shallow. Therefore, plantation in that area is very easy and economical. Farm forestry activities have potential in the district but there is need to launch a large scale program to create interest of farmers.