Khattak

The Khattak are a famous tribe of the Pashtun nation, originating from the region currently known as the North-West Frontier Province (N.W.F.P.) of Pakistan.

The Khattak are the only Pashtun tribe whose recorded history indicates that they were always based in what makes up present-day NWFP. Tribal histories of other Pashtun tribes contain numerous migrations (from neighbouring countries, regions etc).

A warrior poet by the name of Khushal Khan Khattak (1613-1690) belonged to this tribe, and his contributions to Pushto literature are considered as classic texts. They have been translated into numerous languages.