Established on the hilltops and plains of the Khwarra Range near the Indus River in the Nizampur area of the Nowshera district, the Manglot Wildlife Park provides a sanctuary for endangered wildlife species and serves as a scenic recreational resort for tourists. The park was set up in the 1990s to serve as a sanctuary for wild species creating awareness …

The annals of history are woven with the threads of interplay between diverse cultures, communities, and empires. Among the many stories that have shaped the subcontinent’s past, the intricate relationship between the Mughal Empire and the Khattak tribe emerges as a fascinating chapter. The Khattak tribe, a prominent Pashtun group hailing from the rugged terrain that stretches across parts of …

Khoshal Khān Khaṭak (1613 – 25 February 1689; Pashto: خوشال خان خټک), also known as Khushal Baba (Pashto: خوشال بابا), was a Pashtun (پشتون)poet, chief, and warrior. Khushal Khan served the Mughal Empire protecting them from Pashtun warriors over most of his lifespan. After being expelled from his tribal chiefdom and replaced with his son by his Mughal superiors, Khushal Khan turned against the Mughals. Afterwards, Khushal preached the …

Over the millennia the Indian Sub-continent., multiple invasions from Persia, Central Asia and Afghanistan, Alexander, the Kushanas and Mahmud of Ghazni, all traversed the Pukhtun border lands during their eras. Less often, these areas were under the influence and control of powers from North India and the Punjab. The Sikh Empire based in Lahore occupied the Peshawar Valley from 1823 …

Teri is known as an ancient village and historical place in district Karak (KPK), well situated about 1873 feet above sea level on the top of a rising ground (in local language called Ghaunda) from where one can easily view the beauty of the surrounding area. Although there is nothing so special in the shape of any ancient monument except …

Malik Akor Khan Khattak , a 16th-century chieftain of the Khattak tribe and contemporary of Mughal emperor Akbar. He was the great-grandfather of Khushal Khattak. Akora Khattak town in Nowshera district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan was founded by and named after him. It was during 1581 when a Mughal emperor ‘Jalal ud Din Muhammad Akbar’ paid a visit to the …

Enough has been written by various historians and researchers about the origin of Khattak. We do not want to take part in the discussion as to who is wrong and who is right. We the Akorkhel Khattak simply know and believe that our ancestor Malik Ako or Malik Akory was the first ever famous person and recognized “KHAN” in the …

Khan Mir Aslam Khan Khattak was a famous social worker and Civil Contractor and great human ideal, who struggled to survive at time of difficulties. What he has done for people of his area is unprecedented. Mir Aslam Khan was born in 1841 into the Khan Khel Khattak tribe of village shaidu, tehsil Nowshera, Distt Peshawar of the then British …

Wazir Muhammad Khan was one of the first officers hired by British American Tobacco when it started its operations in Pakistan soon after partition being Pakistan’s first MNC registered at the Stock Market. He received initial training at BAT’s Liverpool Factory. After partition, the lack of industry was the biggest challenge of the country as it was practically non-existent. The …