Welcome
This website is dedicated to all the people of the Chach area in Northen Pakistan. The people of Chach are now spread throughout the world but still call the towns and villages of Chach their home. The history of the chachis is an interesting one and most of them still trace their origins back to Qais Abdul Rashid "The father of the Pathans". History and culture has always been important to the Chachis and this website will ensure that the next generation of Chachis are as proud of their history and culture as their forefathers were.
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Its now even easier to upload your photos to the gallery, just click on the add items icon and away you go, even non members can add their picture.
You can also add your comments to other peoples pictures, there are some good ones there already.
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We are looking for articles, maps photos and stories about Chach so please let us know if you have any of these. We are also looking for sponsors for the
website in exchange for advertising. We also need a number of administrators to help run the site so if you think you can help please get in touch.
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Forum.
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Indus river
Tarbela dam
Attock bridge
An introduction to ilaqa Chach
Chach, also spelled as Chhachh, is an area located in the North Western part of Pakistan which occupies parts of South West Hazara in NWFP (Sahrad) and the Northern section of Attock district on the border of the Punjab. It is made
up of about 82 villages and a few small towns including Ghazi and Hazro.
The area of Chach is a is a beautiful plain famed for its natural beauty and fertile soils. The Chach plain is surrounded on three sides by mountains and on one side by the mighty river Indus. The plain rolls from the Hazara-Gandhara hills (Gandaghar mountains) to Kamra and from the river Indus to the broken lands near Lawrencepur.
Chach is home to large groups of Pathans who are decendants from the tribes of Jadoon, Tareen, Kakhar and others. Other ethnic groups such as Awan, Kashmiri, Sayyid, Gujjar and Mughal are also found in the Chach area. Around 50% of Chachis still speak Pashto as their main language however in the last 100 years Hindko has established itself as the languge in the area.
The Pathans have had a significant association with the area of Chach since 1000 A.D when they arrived there as part of the all conquering army of Mahmud of Ghazni who gained control of the area form Hindu rulers. The Pathans were so captivated by the beauty of the area that they decided to make it their permanent home.
Map of Ilaqa Chach, click to enlarge
Email us here
Pictures.
Please send us your pictures so we can add them to the gallery.
Indus river
Tarbela dam
Attock bridge
An introduction to ilaqa Chach
Chach, also spelled as Chhachh, is an area located in the North Western part of Pakistan which occupies parts of South West Hazara in NWFP (Sahrad) and the Northern section of Attock district on the border of the Punjab. It is made
up of about 82 villages and a few small towns including Ghazi and Hazro.
The area of Chach is a is a beautiful plain famed for its natural beauty and fertile soils. The Chach plain is surrounded on three sides by mountains and on one side by the mighty river Indus. The plain rolls from the Hazara-Gandhara hills (Gandaghar mountains) to Kamra and from the river Indus to the broken lands near Lawrencepur.
Chach is home to large groups of Pathans who are decendants from the tribes of Jadoon, Tareen, Kakhar and others. Other ethnic groups such as Awan, Kashmiri, Sayyid, Gujjar and Mughal are also found in the Chach area. Around 50% of Chachis still speak Pashto as their main language however in the last 100 years Hindko has established itself as the languge in the area.
The Pathans have had a significant association with the area of Chach since 1000 A.D when they arrived there as part of the all conquering army of Mahmud of Ghazni who gained control of the area form Hindu rulers. The Pathans were so captivated by the beauty of the area that they decided to make it their permanent home.
Map of Ilaqa Chach, click to enlarge
Indus river
Tarbela dam
Attock bridgeThe area of Chach is a is a beautiful plain famed for its natural beauty and fertile soils. The Chach plain is surrounded on three sides by mountains and on one side by the mighty river Indus. The plain rolls from the Hazara-Gandhara hills (Gandaghar mountains) to Kamra and from the river Indus to the broken lands near Lawrencepur.
Chach is home to large groups of Pathans who are decendants from the tribes of Jadoon, Tareen, Kakhar and others. Other ethnic groups such as Awan, Kashmiri, Sayyid, Gujjar and Mughal are also found in the Chach area. Around 50% of Chachis still speak Pashto as their main language however in the last 100 years Hindko has established itself as the languge in the area.
The Pathans have had a significant association with the area of Chach since 1000 A.D when they arrived there as part of the all conquering army of Mahmud of Ghazni who gained control of the area form Hindu rulers. The Pathans were so captivated by the beauty of the area that they decided to make it their permanent home.
Map of Ilaqa Chach, click to enlarge