Introduction

Qilla Saifullah or Killa Saifullah (fort) district is located in the North West of Balochistan province. Killa Saifullah was notified as a district on 14th December 1988. Previously it was part of Zhob District and known as Upper Zhob sub-division. Badinai, Previously a sub-tehsil of Zhob District, was later transferred to Killa Saifullah district. After the inclusion of Badinai sub-tehsil, in Killa Saifullah district, the district was re-organized as far as administrative division is concerned. At present the district is divided into two tesils, Killa Saifullah and Muslim Bagh. Killa Saifullah comprises one tehsil (Killa Saifullah) and one sub-tehsil (Badinai). Muslim Bagh comprises Muslim Bagh tehsil and Loiband sub-tehsil.

District Killa Saifullah is managed by an elected Municipal District body i.e., Dirstrict Nazim and Tehsil Nazim and the DCO. The population of Killa Saifullah district was estimated to be 216,002 in 2005. Over 99% of the people of the area are Muslims.

Killa Saifullah has been famous for its agriculture/horticulture and livestock holdings. Vegetables, Almonds and apricots are popular across the country. Chromite mining is being carried in the district for decades and considered as major source of income and employment.

Many NGOs are working in Killa Saifullah district especially for the Afghan refugees and host communities.

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