Who was Maulana Khan Zeb? Khan Zeb was affiliated with the Awami National Party (ANP), a testament to his family’s long-standing political ties.
Maulana Khan Zeb, a known scholar, wore many hats, including that of a politician and peace activist. He was recently martyred while partaking in the Aman Pasoon (Peace Protest) campaign located in Bajaur. His police security officer, Sherzada Sepah, was also martyred in the attack alongside one of his colleagues. The attack occurred at Shandai Mor within Khar Tehsil. Dr. Tariq, Shahswar, and Usman also acquired severe injuries. A Scholar Rooted in Faith and Learning Maulana Khan Zeb was born in Nogai Tehsil of Bajaur and belonged to Salarzai-Sheikhan, a branch of the Tadkala-si clan. His family was historically rooted in the regions Charmeng and Nogai. After attending the Government High School Nogai, he went on to spend a decade studying Islamic Studies under Dars Nizami. During this time, he was fortunate enough to be a disciple of Shaykh al-Hadith Maulana Hasan Jan, which helped shape his intellect and spirituality. Khanzeb had a deep appreciation for preserving Pashtun histo...