Mastung is a district located in the north west of Balochistan province. Pakistan. Prior to 1991 Mastung was part of Kalat District. For administrative purposes Mastung was separated from Kalat and made a new District in 1991.

Administration

The district consists of three tehsils:^[1]

• Dasht
• Kardigap
• Mastung

And 12 union councils: Khadkocha, Ghulam Parenz, Karez Noth, Mastung-1, Mastung-2, Sorgaz, Dasht, Isplinji, Kanak, Shaikh Wasil, Kardigap and Soro, one more union council formed with the name of Alizai in 2006.

 Demography

The population of Mastung district is estimated to be over 180,349 in 2005. Over 99% of the people of the area are Muslims. The major tribes of Mastung district are: [Syeds][Chishti Maududi], [Kurd (Pakistan)|Kurd]], Sarparah, Rodeni,Mohammad Shahi, Bangulzai, Satakzai, Shahwani, Raisani,Sarangzei, Lehri, Dehwar & some Hindus.

The local languages spoken are Persian [Dehwari] & Brahvi. Like a patron saint of this town, Hazrat Khwaja Mohammad Ibrahim Chishti Maududi populrly known as Pir Yakpasi,is a living legend.Respected by tribal people for his dedication towards the spread light of Islam 700 years ago when this area was inhabitated by non muslim Zoarosrian & hindu tribes. Keeping in line with tradtions of his great ancesstor Khawaja Maudud of Chisht Sharif & other glorious stars of Chishti order of sufi muslim reformers he spread the light of peace.

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