About Orakzai
Orakzai was one of the Federally Administration Tribal Area State (FATA), in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (NWFP), Pakistan.
The area has been merged with Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and become district Orakzai from mid of 2018
It has a population of 450,000 and a area of 700 square miles (1,800 km2).
The Summers are mild and the maximum temperature does not go above 30 degrees Celsius in Orakzai. Surrounding mountains are covered by dense and thick forests, which produce a cooling effect in summer. Due to geographical position of Orakzai and its thick forest cover, it rains throughout the year.
The area has been merged with Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and become district Orakzai from mid of 2018
It has a population of 450,000 and a area of 700 square miles (1,800 km2).
The Summers are mild and the maximum temperature does not go above 30 degrees Celsius in Orakzai. Surrounding mountains are covered by dense and thick forests, which produce a cooling effect in summer. Due to geographical position of Orakzai and its thick forest cover, it rains throughout the year.
Mobile Service
Mobile service has been successfully restored in lower Orakzai agency. Approximately all lower Orakzai Agency is covered by all Major Service providers working in Pakistan.....read more
"19 bn FATA ADP 2014-15 focuses on promotion of social sector"
In order to bring revolutionary changes in lives of tribal folk and ensure socio-economic uplift of guardians of frontiers, the FATA ADP 2014-15, that carries a total outlay of Rs 19 billion with a foreign aid component of Rs 1.9 billion, mainly focuses on improving education, health, communications network and livelihood.... read more
In order to bring revolutionary changes in lives of tribal folk and ensure socio-economic uplift of guardians of frontiers, the FATA ADP 2014-15, that carries a total outlay of Rs 19 billion with a foreign aid component of Rs 1.9 billion, mainly focuses on improving education, health, communications network and livelihood.... read more
"Collective responsibility"
Orakzai levies demand administration stop halting salaries"
It is shocking that whenever a major [security] incident happens in a particular area of the agency, the administration stops the salaries of our colleagues based there,” said Hawaldar Pir Gul...read more
Orakzai levies demand administration stop halting salaries"
It is shocking that whenever a major [security] incident happens in a particular area of the agency, the administration stops the salaries of our colleagues based there,” said Hawaldar Pir Gul...read more
"Problems of Orakzai and FATA"
Our meeting was scheduled on 28 February 2012 with President of Pakistan but it was cancelled due to unknown reasons. The following problems were identified for presenting to president of Pakistan, as he is the ultimate head of tribal belt..more
Our meeting was scheduled on 28 February 2012 with President of Pakistan but it was cancelled due to unknown reasons. The following problems were identified for presenting to president of Pakistan, as he is the ultimate head of tribal belt..more
"Plight of Orakzai IDPs in Hangu"
As a result of military operation in Orakzai Agency in April 2010, more than 0.2 million people have been displaced from the agency. Where the operation is getting prolonged, the plight of Orakzai IDPs is becoming deeper. Majority of Orakzai IDPs are settled in Hangu and Kohat districts....read more
As a result of military operation in Orakzai Agency in April 2010, more than 0.2 million people have been displaced from the agency. Where the operation is getting prolonged, the plight of Orakzai IDPs is becoming deeper. Majority of Orakzai IDPs are settled in Hangu and Kohat districts....read more
