The Zhob Militia are a Pakistani paramilitary force based in Baluchistan and are one of the oldest paramilitary groups in the region.[1] They have an estimated strength of 2000 men.[2]
History[]
Between 1919 and 1920 they acted as a Mounted infantry division under the command of British officers.[3] They fought against Amānullāh Khān forces during the Third Anglo-Afghan War.[4]
References[]
- ↑ "Zhob Cantonment". Global Security. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/pakistan/cantt-zhob.htm.
- ↑ Tripodi, Christian (2011). Edge of empire : the British political officer and tribal administration on the North-West frontier 1877-1947. Ashgate. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-7546-6838-1.
- ↑ Indian Army (1923). Operations in Waziristan, 1919-1920. Government Central Press. p. 74.
- ↑ Tomsen, Peter (2011). Wars of Afghanistan (1st ed.). Public Affairs. p. 70. ISBN 978-1-58648-781-2.
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