Kundi

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Kundi is a swear word in Malayalam meaning Ass.

Kundi is a Pashtun tribe that lives in the Tank District in North West Frontier Province, Pakistan. Some scholars argue, their lineage links with the Marwat tribes, others mention that they are the descendant of Niazi tribe. When Niazis, in the early 18th century, immigrated from Tank to the plain of Marwat, many stayed behind, and they came to be known as the Kundis.

They have and continue to play a major role in the regional politics at the district and provincial level. Many have come to prominence at the national level in legal and political fields besides others. They were among the first few tribes to assimilate and welcome education to their villages. They primarily live in the villages of Amakhel Sharif, Pai, Landhoor, Daraki, Muhammad Akbar, and also surrounding settlements including Gul Imam, Abizar, ShahAlam, Ranwal, Wandazaloo and Khwarabad etc.

Geographically they lie between the PATA (Privincially Administrated Tribal Area) of the Bhittani tribe on the west side, and Marwat tribe on the North and East side and Jat & Gandapur on the south.

Among the kundi tribe, Chief Justice (Rtd) Abdul Karim Khan Kundi, is a very well known and respected figure. He belongs to the village Pai. His contributions to the judicial system in Pakistan and personal contributions to the well being of the Kundi tribe are very well recognised.