Pai khel tribe
The Pai khel tribe is a sub branch of Niazi Pashtun Tribe. The people of that tribe lived in Paikhel town. Which is labeled on that tribe forefather name was Pai Khan Niazi. He had three brothers i.e. Sultan Khan his descendants known as Sultan Khel, Bori Khan as Bori Khel and other was Gul Khan as Gulay Khel.
The Pai khel tribe was settled on current location earlier in 18th century. Like other Niazi tribes. They were also participated in Third Battle of Panipat under the flag of Ahmad Shah Durrani. The Tribe was also cultivates its vendetta against the neighbored Niazi tribes. Rivalry with Taja Khel tribe is very famous in local culture.
Pai khel tribe is also divided into many sub-branches like other Pashtun tribes. i.e. Fathe Khan Khel, Nawab Khel, Raju Khel, Chanan Khel, Kibi Khel etc.
Haji Ikramullah Khan Late belonged to the Pai Khel tribe.
