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'''Mir Ali''' or '''Mirali''' ({{ |
'''Mir Ali''' or '''Mirali''' ({{langx|ps|{{Nastaliq|میرعلي}}}}) is a town in [[North Waziristan District]], in Pakistan's [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] province. Mirali is located in the [[Tochi Valley]], about {{convert|12|km|mi}} east of [[Miramshah]] (capital of North Waziristan), {{convert|40|km|mi}} west of [[Bannu]], [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], and {{convert|70|km|mi}} southeast of the city of [[Khost]], Afghanistan. Mirali is at an altitude of {{convert|674|m|ft}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/01/Mir_Ali.html Location of Mir Ali - Falling Rain Genomics]</ref> |
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The residents of Mirali are [[Dawar (Pashtun tribe)|Dawar]] and [[Utmanzai (Wazir clan)|Utmanzai]] [[Wazir (Pashtun tribe)|Wazir]]s. Wazirs reside in mountainous areas of North Waziristan such as Spinwam, Shawa, and Khiasur, while Dawars reside in |
The residents of Mirali are [[Dawar (Pashtun tribe)|Dawar]] and [[Utmanzai (Wazir clan)|Utmanzai]] [[Wazir (Pashtun tribe)|Wazir]]s. Wazirs reside in mountainous areas of North Waziristan such as Spinwam, Shawa, and Khiasur, while Dawars reside in plain areas on both sides of the Tochi River. Some well known villages of Dawars in Mirali area are Hassu Khel, Haider Khel, Mussaki, Idaak, Khaddi, Hurmaz, Zeraki, Hakim Khel and Daulat Khel etc. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[Abu Yahya al-Libi]], the number two at the time of [[Al-Qaeda]], was killed by a [[Drone strikes in Pakistan|drone strike]] carried out by United States on June 4, 2012 in Mirali.<ref>{{cite web|date=6 June 2012|title=White House: Al Qaeda No. 2 leader is dead|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/05/world/asia/pakistan-drone-libi/index.html?hpt=hp_t1|publisher=CNN|accessdate=22 December 2014}}</ref> |
[[Abu Yahya al-Libi]], the number two at the time of [[Al-Qaeda]], was killed by a [[Drone strikes in Pakistan|drone strike]] carried out by United States on June 4, 2012 in Mirali.<ref>{{cite web|date=6 June 2012|title=White House: Al Qaeda No. 2 leader is dead|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/05/world/asia/pakistan-drone-libi/index.html?hpt=hp_t1|publisher=CNN|accessdate=22 December 2014}}</ref> |
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On December 30, 2021, a [[Shootout|gunfight]] occurred between Pakistani troops and [[Tehrik-i-Taliban]] in the city, killing four people.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Four soldiers killed in raid on Pakistan Taliban hideout|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/31/four-soldiers-killed-in-raid-on-pakistan-taliban-hideout|access-date=2022-01-01|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Four Pakistani soldiers killed in gunfight in North Waziristan: Report|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/four-pakistan-soldiers-killed-in-gunfight-in-north-waziristan-report20211231170117/|access-date=2022-01-01|website=ANI News|language=en}}</ref> |
On December 30, 2021, a [[Shootout|gunfight]] occurred between Pakistani troops and [[Tehrik-i-Taliban]] in the city, killing four people.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Four soldiers killed in raid on Pakistan Taliban hideout|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/31/four-soldiers-killed-in-raid-on-pakistan-taliban-hideout|access-date=2022-01-01|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Four Pakistani soldiers killed in gunfight in North Waziristan: Report|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/four-pakistan-soldiers-killed-in-gunfight-in-north-waziristan-report20211231170117/|access-date=2022-01-01|website=ANI News|language=en}}</ref> |
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On August 11, 2024, after heavy firing between [[Pakistani Taliban]] and [[Pakistan Army]], the TTP rebels claimed to be in control of it as footages of their fighters roaming freely came into media. [https://x.com/IbnSufyan313/status/1822532801876369600?t=cq7K8RJQDhc6HPAZA2J-0Q&s=19][https://x.com/mjdawar/status/1822568353615196625?t=1nkjFYQftG2bB5JQsgqO1A&s=19] |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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*[[Abu Laith al-Libi]] |
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*[[Abu Obeida Tawari al-Obeidi]] |
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*Target Killing |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna22960101 Missile strike emphasizes al-Qaida problem] [[MSNBC]] February 1, 2008 |
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*[http://msnbc.msn.com/id/23228197 U.S. strikes in Pakistan — without notice] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100825143157/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23228197/ U.S. strikes in Pakistan — without notice] [[MSNBC]] February 18, 2008 |
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Latest revision as of 23:45, 10 November 2024
Mirali
میرعلي Mir Ali | |
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  Mirali  Mirali | |
| Coordinates: 32°58′12″N 70°16′12″E / 32.97000°N 70.27000°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | North Waziristan |
| Tehsil | Mir Ali |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,882 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Mir Ali or Mirali (Pashto: میرعلي) is a town in North Waziristan District, in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Mirali is located in the Tochi Valley, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of Miramshah (capital of North Waziristan), 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of the city of Khost, Afghanistan. Mirali is at an altitude of 674 metres (2,211 ft).[2]
The residents of Mirali are Dawar and Utmanzai Wazirs. Wazirs reside in mountainous areas of North Waziristan such as Spinwam, Shawa, and Khiasur, while Dawars reside in plain areas on both sides of the Tochi River. Some well known villages of Dawars in Mirali area are Hassu Khel, Haider Khel, Mussaki, Idaak, Khaddi, Hurmaz, Zeraki, Hakim Khel and Daulat Khel etc.
History
[edit]The famous Pashtun freedom fighter and tribal leader Mirzali Khan (Faqir of Ipi) based his movement in Ipi, a village on the outskirts of Mirali, for more than 10 years. In 1938, Mirzali Khan shifted from Ipi to Gurwek, Waziristan.
Abu Yahya al-Libi, the number two at the time of Al-Qaeda, was killed by a drone strike carried out by United States on June 4, 2012 in Mirali.[3]
On December 30, 2021, a gunfight occurred between Pakistani troops and Tehrik-i-Taliban in the city, killing four people.[4][5]
On August 11, 2024, after heavy firing between Pakistani Taliban and Pakistan Army, the TTP rebels claimed to be in control of it as footages of their fighters roaming freely came into media. [1][2]
Notable people
[edit]See also
[edit]- Battle of Mirali
- Abu Laith al-Libi
- Abu Obeida Tawari al-Obeidi
- Target Killing
References
[edit]- ^ "POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD DETAIL FROM BLOCK TO DISTRICT LEVEL: FATA (NORTH WAZIRISTAN)" (PDF). www.pbscensus.gov.pk. 2018-01-03. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-07-28. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
- ^ Location of Mir Ali - Falling Rain Genomics
- ^ "White House: Al Qaeda No. 2 leader is dead". CNN. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Four soldiers killed in raid on Pakistan Taliban hideout". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ "Four Pakistani soldiers killed in gunfight in North Waziristan: Report". ANI News. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mir Ali, Pakistan.
External links
[edit]- Missile strike emphasizes al-Qaida problem MSNBC February 1, 2008
- U.S. strikes in Pakistan — without notice MSNBC February 18, 2008