Pai Khel Tribe.
editThe Pai Khel is a sub Branch of Niazi Pushtun Tribe[1][2].The people of that tribe lived in Paikhel town.Which is labeled on that tribe forefather name was Pai Khan Niazi.He had three brother 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 was also Participated in Third Battle of Panipat under the flag of Ahmad Shah Durrani.The Tribe was also cultivates its vendetta with neighbored Niazi tribes.Rivalry with Taja Khel tribe is very famous in local culture.but Now days,There is nothing like old days.
Pai Khel tribe is also divided into many sub-branches like other pushtun tribes. i.e Fathe Khan Khel,Nawab Khel,Raju Khel,Chanan Khel,Kibi Khel etc. Haji Ikramullah Khan(Ex-Provincial ministers of Punjab) belongs to Pai Khel tribe.[3]