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Social Organisation Zhob

Introduction

The society of Zhob district is male dominated, firmly rooted in tribalism. However, affiliation to tribal chiefs is nominal. The role of the chief (Khan) of a tribe is limited. Decisions are taken at the tribal level with the consent of a group of elders rather than the chief alone. A decision made by the group of elders of a tribe is binding.

The society is predominantly a patriarchal one. The power of decision making is solely in the hands of men. The decisions made by men are binding upon women. A woman is regarded as the honour of family and tribe. When a woman goes against the decision of her male family members, she brings shame on the family.

Conclusion and major Development Issues

Most people live in a close joint family system. Customs of co-operation exist in the district on Islamic, tribal, and personal basis. A man's loyalty to a tribe is appreciated and required. An educated tribesman living outside the district still depends on tribal support. The number of marriages outside the tribe is small. Marriage is regarded as part of the promotion of family and tribal ties. A Pastho saying about marriage is that "There is no life without a wife, and no wife without family (close relatives), and no family without tribe."

The people are religiously very strict. One can see people making stops for prayers on highways and roads. The attendance in mosques in remote areas is very high. The "Mullah" is very important in the performance of rituals.

A large number of arms are possessed by the people. The number of unlicensed arms in the district is high. Arms are kept for self-defence, tribal enmities and as a symbol of strength. There are a number of tribal conflicts. Tribal conflicts are a handicap in the promotion of agriculture, horticulture and general development in the district. The role of the district administration in the settlement of tribal disputes is appreciated and necessary to prevent it from escalation.

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Law and Order Zhob

The Zhob district comprises largely "B" area under Levy control. The Levy is a traditional institution for law and order maintenance. The jurisdiction of the police is limited to the five kilometres area around Zhob city. ("A" area) the office of the Superintendent of Police was established in 1983, previously it came under the SP of Loralai. The regular police force is 260 for the two districts of Zhob and Killa Saifullah together, including one SP, one Deputy or Assistant Superintendent of Police and three Inspectors.

Travelling on the highway is safe in day time. At night travelling is restricted. Foreigners are only allowed to travel on highways in daylight without any permission of camping. They may only travel across the district when escorted. Cases of kidnapping, dacoity and looting are not common. Tribal disputes are common and regularly involve the killing of persons involved. Often criminals flee across the borders into Afghanistan. The role of the FC (Zhob Militia) is very important in the promotion of law and order, checking smuggling across the borders, and stopping tribal warfare if escalating.

The Zhob Militia is one of the oldest forces of the sub-continent. It was established in 1890 as the Zhob Levy 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. Nowadays the ZM is headed by a Commandant with a rank of full colonel. It has four wings: at Zhob, Sambaza, Muslim Bagh and Qamardin Karaz.