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Pashtun tribal hierarchy Niazi is one of the most respected tribe. |
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The history of the Pashtuns is ancient, and much of it has yet to be fully researched. From the 2nd millennium BC to the present, Pashtun regions have seen invasions and migrations including [[Aryan]] tribes ([[Iranian peoples]], [[Indo-Aryans]]), [[Medes]], [[Persians]], [[Mauryas]], [[Scythians]], [[Kushans]], [[Hephthalites]], [[Greeks]], [[Arabs]], [[Turkish people|Turks]], and [[Mongols]]. There are many conflicting theories about the origins of the Pashtun people, some modern and others archaic, both among historians and the Pashtuns themselves. Some anthropologists lend credence to the [[theory of Pashtun descent from Israelites]], however, most modern authorities have found this oral tradition to be inconsistent. [[Ghilzais]] are reputed to be descended from the Mongolic people, as well as the numerous other invaders from [[Central Asia]] and the [[Middle East]] who have entered Afghanistan over the centuries. Their name being another form of ''Khitali'' the Turkish word for 'swords man' who early settled, perhaps as mercenaries rather than as a corporate tribe, in the Siah-band range of the [[Ghor]] mountains. They first rose into notice in the time of [[Mahmud of Ghazni]] when they accompanied in his invasions of India. |
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Revision as of 04:38, 2 September 2010
Niazi (Pashto: نیازی) is a Pashtun tribe, a subgroup of the Ghilzai Pashtuns of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The word Niazi is derived from Niazai, like the other forms of Pashtun tribes, such as Yusafzai and Orakzai. In the Pashtun tribal hierarchy Niazi is one of the most respected tribe.
The history of the Pashtuns is ancient, and much of it has yet to be fully researched. From the 2nd millennium BC to the present, Pashtun regions have seen invasions and migrations including Aryan tribes (Iranian peoples, Indo-Aryans), Medes, Persians, Mauryas, Scythians, Kushans, Hephthalites, Greeks, Arabs, Turks, and Mongols. There are many conflicting theories about the origins of the Pashtun people, some modern and others archaic, both among historians and the Pashtuns themselves. Some anthropologists lend credence to the theory of Pashtun descent from Israelites, however, most modern authorities have found this oral tradition to be inconsistent. Ghilzais are reputed to be descended from the Mongolic people, as well as the numerous other invaders from Central Asia and the Middle East who have entered Afghanistan over the centuries. Their name being another form of Khitali the Turkish word for 'swords man' who early settled, perhaps as mercenaries rather than as a corporate tribe, in the Siah-band range of the Ghor mountains. They first rose into notice in the time of Mahmud of Ghazni when they accompanied in his invasions of India.
People
Niazis in Pakistan mainly live in Bhakkar, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Chakwal District, Swabi, Mardan, Hangu, Balochistan, Kohat and Mianwali. However, a large number of the Niazi tribe still lives in parts of Afghanistan, mainly in Qalaye Niazi, Gardez, Logar and Paktia province. A considerable number have also settled in Karachi and other major Pakistani cities such as Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar.
Tribe members living in Afghanistan speak Pashto, as do those inhabiting the districts of Hangu, Kohat, Swabi, Mardan, Lakki Marwat and Bannu in Pakhtunkhwa. However, those Pashtuns living east of Kohat and those living in Punjab have not retained their ancestral language and mostly speak Saraiki dialect which is influenced by Pashto. Like other Pashtun tribes, Niazis follow the honor code known as Pashtunwali.
Notable Niazi's
Niazi's have produced some of the most famous people of both Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Prominent Niazis in Afghanistan
- Ghulam Mohammed Niazi,(founder of Jamiat-e-Islami Afghanistan)
- Mullah Manon Niazi, Governor of Mazar-e-Sharif.
- Nasima Niazi, Helmand Province Representative in the lower house of parliament.
Current members of the Provincial Assembly of Pakistan
- Amir Abdullah Khan Rokhri/Niazi, Samand Khel(Former MNA, Former Senator)
- Gul Hameed Khan Rokhri/Niazi, Samand Khel, (Current Punjab Minister for Revenue, Relief, & Consolidations)
- Maqbool Ahmed Khan Niazi, Zaman Khel (Former Federal Minister)
- Maulana Abdul Sattar Khan Niazi (Former Minister; Founder of Jamiat Ulema-i-Pakistan Niazi)
- Maulana Kausar Niazi, (Former Federal Minister)
- Obaid Ullah Khan Niazi, Shadi Khel (former member of the National Assembly, current Nazim of Mianwali)
- Aamir Hayat Khan Niazi/Rokhri, Samand Khel, (Former Member National Assembly, Currently Member Provincial Assembly)
- Gul Hameed Khan Rokhri/Niazi, Samand Khel (MPA Mianwali)
- Amanat Ullah Khan Niazi, of Shadikhel (MPA Mianwali)
- Abdur Razzaq Khan Niazi, Zaman Khel (MPA Khanewal)
- Muhammad Ikramullah Khan Niazi,Pai Khel(former Minister for Forest,Tourism,Culture and Fishries)MPA
- Najeeb ullah Khan Niazi, Sherman Khel (Bhakkar Pakistan Muslim League N.)MPA
- Tariq Abbas Khan Niazi, Taja Khel, Advisor to Chief Minister (You was not a MPA,Why do you keep putting Your name Here?)
- Abdul Rehman Khan Niazi alias Babli Niazi (ex Provincial Minister Prisons}MPA
- Saleem Ullah Khan Niazi Paikhel PUNJAB PAKSTAN MPA
- Sattar Khan Niazi AlamKhel PUNJAB PAKISTAN MPA
- Inam Ullah Khan Niazi Shermankhel PUNJAB PAKISTAN MPA
- Col. (R) Naseem Khan Niazi Wattakhel PUNJAB & Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab MPA
Notable Names in Excellence in studies
- Dr. Ghulam Akbar Khan Niazi,, Phd Education, Washington DC,USA
- Dr. Attaullah Khan Niazi, Phd Economics, ex. Director State Bank of Pakistan Karachi
- Dr. Liaqat Ali Khan Niazi, Phd Islamic studies, Secretary, Government of Punjab Lahore
- Prof. Dr. Inayatullah Khan Niazi, Professor of Medicine, AIMC, Lahore
- Prof. Dr. Ashraf Khan Niazi, Shermankhel,Professor of Surgery, QMC, Bahawalpur
- Dr. Khalid Niaz Khan Niazi, Rehabilitation specialist, Mayo Hospital, Lahore
- Prof. Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi, Founder of Qurtuba University, D.I.Khan
- Dr. Mahmood Niazi, Mphil (UK), PhD (Australia) Computer Science, Assistant Professor, Keele University, UK
Notable Contributors
- Ghazanfar Ullah Khan Niazi (1912-1994), Founder GTMC, Tamgha-e-Quaide Azam
- Hameed Ullah Khan Niazi/Kalla Khel, Rokhri(1910-1986)(Alig), Superintendent Police
Notable military personnel
- Haibat Khan Niazi, Most Powerful General under Sher Shah Suri and was given title of Masnad-i-Ali and Azam Humayun
- Isa Khan Niazi (Afghan Amir) The Famous Niazi Chief and one of the Most Powerful Military Commander in times of King Babur And Sher Shah Suri.
- Lt. General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, Sitara-i-Jurat twice and Military Cross, British Army, known as Tiger Niazi(Commander of East Pakistan Army 1971)
- Admiral K R Niazi, (Chief of Naval Staff 1979)
- Lt. General Zarar Azim (Chairman Army Welfare Trust & Former Corps Commander Lahore)
- Maj Gen (R) Shireen Dil Khan Niazi (ex. IG Frontier Crops)
- Maj Gen (R) Inayat Ullah Khan Niazi, Jhangikhel (sitara-i-Imtiaz) (Chairman Federal Land Commission, ex DG F.I.A & Deputy DG N.A.B)
- Maj Gen (R) Rafiullah Khan Niazi,Taja Khel (former Intelligence Bureau Chief)
- Maj Gen (R) Hidayat Ullah Khan Niazi, (sitara-i-Jurat)(ex. Chairman NHA, ex. chief DHA Karachi)
- Brig (R) Pervaiz Hassan Khan Niazi (Sitara-i-Imtiaz), (Sitara-Jurat) C/O Comdt Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Rawalpindi
- Brig (R) Aman Ullah Khan Niazi (Log Commander Multan) (Chairman Punjab Seed Corporation Punjab)
- Brig (R) Asmat Ullah Khan Niazi, Jhangikhel (Sitara-i-Imtiaz) (MD Askari Cement, Vice President Pakistan Cement Association)
- Col. (R) Abdul Rab Khan Niazi, (Sitara-Jurat)
- Major (R) Ghulam Mohammed Khan Niazi MA, India: British Army - King's Commissioned Indian Officer, Adjutant Corps,
Sportspeople
- Ammar Niazi (Forward, Pakistan Football team)
- Imran Khan Niazi, Shermankhel (Ex.Captain Pakistan Cricket team)
- Tariq Niazi (Olympic Gold Medalist,Pakistan Hockey team)
- Waheed Zaman Khan Niazi (Bowler, Pakistan Cricket team)
- Misbah ul Haq Khan Niazi (Batsman, Pakistan Cricket team)
- Sami ullah Khan Niazi (Bowler, Pakistan Cricket team)
Notable Police Officers
- IG Salahudin khan niazi
- SP(Retired)Khan Ikhlass Khan Niazi
- DSP Ikram ullah khan Niazi (Shaheed)
- IG(Retired)Habib ullah khan niazi
- DIG Rehmat ullah khan niazi of daud khel
- SSP Sana ullah khan niazi commdant Elite Force