Welcome to District Zhob.

Muhmmad Ramzan Palal

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the District Zhob via its official website. This online resource embodies the information not only about the policies, objectives, functions, human resources, financial resources, projects and the services delivered by the District Administration but also general introduction about the brief district history, geography, people, fauna &flora etc. It opens a window for the citizens through which they can have access to certain information about the District Zhob. The website enables us to enhance our internal efficiency and effectiveness as well as public service delivery and improves the ability to monitor the performance of the government functionaries. It allows having information to make timely decisions and affective plaining. It further provides an opportunity to download the required information without any inconvenience of visiting government offices, saving valuable time and money. 

Brief About District 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.

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.

 

 

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

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.

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.

Silyaza Zhob

Most Beautiful Tourism Picnic Place in Balochistan, Thousands of Tourists visit Silyaza, Zhob every weekend from all over Pakistan.

 

 

 

 

Zhob River is located in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The total length of the Zhob River is 410 km, and it flows on a generally northeasterly course. In the Pashto language, Zhob means “oozing water”.

1. Science & Information Technology Department Zhob

 

In order to improve governance, the Balochistan Government intends to computerize/automate its business processes gradually. The Science & IT Department is to facilitate that process at all levels and to take the crucial initiative a success.

Name of Officer & Designation                  Engr. Samt Ullah Khan
                                                                     District Officer IT, Zhob
Contact No.                                                 0822 412312

Address :     IT Training Institute, Zhob near Irfan Kasi Stadium.

2.   Social Welfare Department, Zhob

Name of Officer & Designation     Malak Ehsan Ul Haq Mandokhail
                                                        Deputy Director Social Welfare
Contact No.                                         0822 413100- 0312-1818088

 3.   Labour Welfare Department Zhob

Name of Officer & Designation              Muhammad Ibrahim                                                                            Acting Assistant Director

Contact No.                                             03318367473

 4.   Livestock & Dairy Development Department Zhob

Name of Officer & Designation                Dr. Nasib Ullah Kakar
                                                                   Deputy Director 
Contact No.                                             0822 413180- 0313-8310051

 5.   Government Poultry Farm Department Zhob

Name of Officer & Designation                Dr. Samad Khan
                                                                  Superintendent 
Contact No.                                            0822 413180- 0313-8309336

 6.   Forest and Wildlife Department Zhob

Name of Officer & Designation                Sultan Mehmood
                                                                  Deputy Conservator of                                                                        Forests Zhob
Contact No.                                            0822 412914- 0303-2445175

 7.   Agriculture Extention Department Zhob

Name of Officer & Designation                Atta Muhammad
                                                                  Deputy Director                                                                   
Contact No.                                            03323346261

Departmental Functions

  • Functions Dissemination of recommended agricultural practices.
  • To educate and train farmers through modern techniques of sowing, irrigation, fertilizer application, insect pest, disease, weed control, harvesting & threshing of crops.
  • Production and distribution of quality seed and fruit plants.
  • Advisory services in insect/pest management and horticultural activities.
  • Organize farmers for collective solution of agricultural problems.
  • Quality control and regulatory measures of Agricultural inputs.
  • Execution of various crops Introduction & Promotion Programme (IPP).

8.   Sports Department Zhob

Name of Officer & Designation               Jameel Ahmed Mastoi
                                                                  District Sports Officer                                                           
Contact No.                                           03338555258

Departmental Functions
Physical and Sports activities play a crucial role in increasing the number of healthy youth. A well-implemented, comprehensive programme is an essential component for the growth of both mind and body. Sports is a way of life for player’s health and fitness and those looking for professional/star status. Involvement in Sports and Games are very essential among all sportspersons to encourage the spirit of participation at district, National and International Level to graduate as physically, mentally and emotionally strong individuals to face the challenges of life.
We at Distric Sports Office Zhob strive hard to provide a wide range  of Fitness and Sports Activities and encourage the active participation of all sportsmen to enhance their self-expression and socializing their skill besides all their daily routine activities

Details will be shared soon

Details will be shared soon

 

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.

Major Inhabiting tribes

 i.   Kakar (Abdullahzai, Kibzai,  Mardanzai, Khosti),

ii.  Mandokhel,                        iii. Babar,         iv. Lawoon,           v. Sulemankhel,            vi. Nasar, Kharot                    vi.. Syed.           v. Settlers.

Main Languages                               Pushto and Seraiki

Ethnic Composition (%age)

 

 

Pushtoons

Others

 

 

90 %

10 %

MEANS OF LIVELIHOOD:

Main sources of income in the district is Livestock and agriculture.

1. 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

 2. LIVE STOCK:

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

            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 miningis available in the various areas of the district at small level.

 

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.

            i. Main Highways.

             Zhob-Quetta road.                                          50-kilo meters.

Zhob-Dera Ismail Khan road.                          25-kilo meters.

Zhob-Mir Alikhel road.                                  108-km. (under construction)

            ii.         Other roads

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

 

LOCATION

Address:

 

Phone No.