Sadda, FATA

Sadda
Sadda
Coordinates: 33°25′N 70°11′E / 33.42°N 70.19°E / 33.42; 70.19Coordinates: 33°25′N 70°11′E / 33.42°N 70.19°E / 33.42; 70.19
Country  Pakistan
Province Pakistan FATA
Elevation 1,213 m (3,980 ft)
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
Calling code 0926
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Sadda is the second largest town in Kurram Agency. It is a big trade market for the people of Lower Kurram and Central Kurram. During the Soviet-Afghan War it was known for its mujahideen training camps set up by Ustad Abdur Rab Sayyaf.

Demographics

The majority tribes are the Orakzai and Bangash. Other minority tribes are Paracha, Para chamkani, Turi and Jaji. Being a trading point, it bustles with business activity attracting customers and traders from all over Kurram Agency. It has with time become a multi tribe region. In 2007 unrest, there were many tabliban leaders leaving in Sadda.

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