Latamber

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Latamber is one of the most popular ,historical & populated town of karak Distric N.W.F.P Pakistan. It is situated at a distance of 21 km in the east of Bannu.Its population is about 60 thousand. Latamber is situated at the foothills of Spenghar.It is Lying at the confluence of Bannu on one side and FR Waziraistan Bannu on the other side. It is at a distance of 160 Km south of the Provincial capital Peshawar.It is one of the oldest Town of Pakistan.in the past Latamber has been mentioned by various names…. Latapur…. Latmar, Latobar…. & Latamber. Latamber was Hindu town. Hindu builds Latamber for First time. When khattak migrated from Afghanistan they start living in Latamber along with Hindu.

Latamber is bounded on the south green desert of Thall, on the north by hills known as spenghar. The whole hills of spenghar covered with green grasses & trees .The poor people of Latamber go up to the hills & bring grasses and solved them. Therefore it is source of income for Latamberian. On the west by newly constructed dam Changoious.Changoious is historical place of Latamber.There is a tomb of mujahiden of Faqir Epi Wazir. People of Latamber play very important role in the freedom struggle. Peoples of Latamber sacrifices their lives for freedom.changgoious Tomb is the sign of their struggle,on the east green fields of karak

.Latamber is the home of many brave sons who have served and are serving in the armed forces of Pakistan.Some have rendered great sacrifices for the home land Pakistan.

There are numerous Public & private schools & colleges but no college for the female.Rural Health center Latamber provide medical facility to the Region.

Shahedan Baba is the famous picnic point.it is situated at the distance of 6 km from Latamber town.It is situated inbetween the Spenghar hills.The youth of Latamber goes & enjoy the Picnic here.

The weather of Latamber is extreme both in summer & winter.


[edit] Demographics

Khattak is the main tribe of Latamber. There are other minority tribes who also live in Latamber.

[edit] Personalities

  • Dr.Akbar Zaman KK Khattak
  • Brig(R) Fahim Ullah Khattak
  • M.Saleem Ullah Khan
  • Prof. Abdul Qadar
  • Zain ullah Khattak
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