Baizai (Urdu: بائزئی ) is a sub-Division the Mohmand District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It comprises two tehsils: Baizai and Khewezai.[4][5]

It is predominantly inhabited by Pashtuns, mainly from the five major tribes: Mero Khel, Attmar Khel, Essa Khel, Mosa Khel, Khoaga Khel, and Barakhel.[6]

In November 2011, Baizai gained media attention when US-led NATO forces attacked a Pakistani military checkpoint in Salala, resulting in the death of 26 soldiers.[6]

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References

  1. ^ "KP's new LG system: structure, powers, and voting process". SAMAA TV. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Tehsil Council Baizai - KPK Local Body Election Result 2021". Geo News. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  3. ^ "POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD DETAIL FROM BLOCK TO DISTRICT LEVEL: FATA (MOHMAND AGENCY)" (PDF). www.pbscensus.gov.pk. 3 January 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  4. ^ "About Mohmand District". mohmand.kp.gov.pk. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Khwaizai and Baizai get functional sub-divisional offices". www.thenews.com.pk. The News International. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Agency Economic Profile - Mohmand Agency" (PDF). Small & Medium Enterprises Development Authority, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Retrieved 12 February 2025.

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