South Waziristan Upper was created in April 2022, when the former South Waziristan district was divided in two, with Spinkai Raghazai as its headquarters.

Population and headquarters

The district headquarters is Spinkai Raghazai. The available public data note is About 367,000 (2017 census). Check the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and the relevant provincial department for updated official tables.

Education

Colleges are being rebuilt and expanded across the district after years of conflict-related disruption.

Hospitals and healthcare

A district headquarters hospital serves Spinkai Raghazai and the surrounding tehsils.

Culture and geography

The district is home to Mahsud tribes across valleys such as Ladha, Makin and Shawal.

Public issues

Rebuilding markets, schools and roads after years of displacement remains an ongoing task.

Villages and local places

Ladha, Makin, Sararogha and Shawal.

Sources: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics census material and public provincial or district sources. Statistics are not presented where the source dataset does not provide them.