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Khattak (Urdu: خٹک ) is a Pashtun tribe. Khattak tribe is concentrated in North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan.

The Khattak are a Pashtun tribe whose recorded history indicates that they are the only tribe based solely in what makes up present-day NWFP. Earliest records show their migration from around modern day bannu northwards towards modern day Kohat, Karak and Nowshera.

A warrior poet by the name of Khushal Khan Khattak (1613-1690) belonged to this tribe, and his contributions to Pushto literature are considered as classic texts. They have been translated into numerous languages. The Khattaks have done remarkably well educaionally in comparison to other pashtun tribes having achieved positions of influence throughout history.

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Pashtun tribes

 

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