Zehri

Zehri, or the Zehri tribe, is a Baloch tribe that primarily resides in the Zehri District of the Kech District in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. They are an ethnic group of the Baloch people, native to the Makran region of present-day Pakistan and Iran.

The Zehri were traditionally pastoralists, living in small villages and engaging in farming, herding, and trade. They are primarily a Sunni Muslim community and follow the Hanbali school of thought. Historically, they have been known for their fierce independence and warrior traditions.

The Zehri are one of the many Baloch tribes that straddle the Pakistan-Iran border. The region has long been a hub of cultural and economic exchange between Iran and the Arab world, and the Zehri have historically maintained close ties with the neighboring tribes on both sides of the border. In recent times, the Zehri have been involved in the Balochistan conflict, demanding greater autonomy and rights within the Pakistani state.

The Zehri people have a strong sense of tribal identity, with a complex system of social hierarchy and obligations. Traditionally, they have been guided by a strict code of honor and hospitality. Despite their keen sense of independence, the Zehri have historically maintained a significant proportion of land ownership and control within the region.

Through their history, the Zehri tribe has played an important role in Baloch and regional politics, as well as the development of the Makran region as a trade hub between the Middle East and South Asia.