Zimri (tribe)

Zimri (tribe)

Zimri(tribe) orZmarai

Zimri is a Pashtun tribe in Pakistan. Members of the tribe live in Balochistan Province of Pakistan and speak Pashto language. Some of their people even live in Afghanistan. This tribe consist of brave tribes men.They are some time thought to be Musa khails and some times to be brothers of Musa khails.

Meaning

The Name Zimri or Zmarai means Tiger in Pashtoo Language. This name is assosiated with this Tribe due to its Bravery and its performance in different Tribal Clashes and Battles.

Location

They live in Balochistan Province of Pakistan, Some of them have migrated to Karachi city and very small portion of the population is living in Lover Punjab. These migrations have occurred primarily due to tribal Conflicts and financial Unstability in the region.They are living in the Mountainous range associated with Hazrat Suleman. They live between Sherani and Isot Tribes.The Mountains on which they live are very furtile.

Sub Tribes

There are some sub Tribes of the Zimri Tribe, Some of the main Sub tribes are given as follows

(1): Anzrakhail(2): Hussain Zaie.t.c

The Anzrakhail Subtribe is the largest by population.

Population

Rough estimates shows their population to be more than 40,000

Education

In past the Bulk of the population was uneducated, but now things are changing. People now want their children to be Educated. There are almost no Educational facilities in that area. People send their children to other Districts and Large cities for education.


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