Wanna is also one of the three subdivisions of South Waziristan, along with Ladha and Sarwakai. The subdivision of Wanna is further divided into three tehsils: Wanna, Barmal, and Toi Khwla.[2]
During the British Empire period, beginning in the late 19th century, the British established a cantonment on the Wanna Plain which was used as a headquarters by the British forces in South Waziristan until they departed India after the partition in 1947. During their rule, the ferocious Pashtun tribes of Waziristan - part of the Karlanri Tribal Confederation - gave the British much headache. In fact, the British, known then as the 'foreigners'[citation needed], had to deal with a full-fledged insurgency in Waziristan in the 1930s. At one point during the 1930s, the British had up to 18,000 troops in and around Waziristan, with Wanna being used as the forward headquarters and airbase.
Post-Independence
During 1989 the city underwent a striking increase in Malaria with Azam Warsak suffering the most.[3]
It is currently in the eye of a storm because of the embedded presence of another set of foreigners (Al-Qaeda) who have affiliated themselves with the Taliban-aligned Ahmadzai Waziris of the Wanna Plain and others in the area[clarification needed]. The Pakistan Armed forces have conducted armed operations against these Al-Qaeda members since August 2003 off and on with limited success. Perhaps the town's most violent incident in the War on Terror was the Battle of Wanna which took place in March 2004 and included fighters from the Pakistani Army against Al-Qaeda and Taliban forces. More than 100 armed personnel were killed during the week of the fighting.
Ethnic background of inhabitants
Inhabitants of Wanna are Muslim Pashtuns, primarily Ahmedzai Waziris from the Wazir tribe. Also in South Waziristan Agency are some members of the Mahsud and Bettani tribes who live in the surroundings of Wanna.
^Historical and Administrative Profile of the South Waziristan Agency
^FATA - Official Web Portal: About South Waziristan: Geography
^Bouma, M. J.; Parvez, S. D.; Nesbit, R.; Winkler, A. M. (1996). Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Vol. 74 (4th ed.). p. 417. PMC2486890. PMID 8823964. The increase in prevalence from May to September was most striking among the local Pakistani population in Azam Warsak(from 3.2% to 45.6%; significant, P>0.001).
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wanna, pakistan, wāṇa, wanna, pashto, واڼه, wāṇə, ˈwɑɳə, urdu, وانا, largest, town, south, waziristan, district, khyber, pakhtunkhwa, province, pakistan, summer, headquarters, agency, administration, tank, located, neighbouring, tank, district, khyber, pakhtun. Waṇa or Wanna Pashto واڼه Waṇe ˈwɑɳe Urdu وانا is the largest town of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan It is the summer headquarters for the Agency s administration Tank located in the neighbouring Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province being the winter headquarters 1 Wanna واڼهواناWanaAerial view of Wana townWannaShow map of Khyber PakhtunkhwaWannaShow map of PakistanCoordinates 32 18 18 N 69 35 20 E 32 30500 N 69 58889 E 32 30500 69 58889 Coordinates 32 18 18 N 69 35 20 E 32 30500 N 69 58889 E 32 30500 69 58889Country PakistanProvince Khyber PakhtunkhwaDistrictSouth WaziristanTehsilWanaElevation1 387 m 4 551 ft Time zoneUTC 5 PST Tactical Pilotage Chart showing Wanna Wanna is also one of the three subdivisions of South Waziristan along with Ladha and Sarwakai The subdivision of Wanna is further divided into three tehsils Wanna Barmal and Toi Khwla 2 Contents 1 History 1 1 Colonial history 1 2 Post Independence 1 3 Wanna in the War on Terror 2 Ethnic background of inhabitants 3 Notable people 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditColonial history Edit During the British Empire period beginning in the late 19th century the British established a cantonment on the Wanna Plain which was used as a headquarters by the British forces in South Waziristan until they departed India after the partition in 1947 During their rule the ferocious Pashtun tribes of Waziristan part of the Karlanri Tribal Confederation gave the British much headache In fact the British known then as the foreigners citation needed had to deal with a full fledged insurgency in Waziristan in the 1930s At one point during the 1930s the British had up to 18 000 troops in and around Waziristan with Wanna being used as the forward headquarters and airbase Post Independence Edit During 1989 the city underwent a striking increase in Malaria with Azam Warsak suffering the most 3 Wanna in the War on Terror Edit Further information Battle of Wanna It is currently in the eye of a storm because of the embedded presence of another set of foreigners Al Qaeda who have affiliated themselves with the Taliban aligned Ahmadzai Waziris of the Wanna Plain and others in the area clarification needed The Pakistan Armed forces have conducted armed operations against these Al Qaeda members since August 2003 off and on with limited success Perhaps the town s most violent incident in the War on Terror was the Battle of Wanna which took place in March 2004 and included fighters from the Pakistani Army against Al Qaeda and Taliban forces More than 100 armed personnel were killed during the week of the fighting Ethnic background of inhabitants EditInhabitants of Wanna are Muslim Pashtuns primarily Ahmedzai Waziris from the Wazir tribe Also in South Waziristan Agency are some members of the Mahsud and Bettani tribes who live in the surroundings of Wanna Notable people EditAli Wazir Arif WazirReferences Edit Historical and Administrative Profile of the South Waziristan Agency FATA Official Web Portal About South Waziristan Geography Bouma M J Parvez S D Nesbit R Winkler A M 1996 Bulletin of the World Health Organization Vol 74 4th ed p 417 PMC 2486890 PMID 8823964 The increase in prevalence from May to September was most striking among the local Pakistani population in Azam Warsak from 3 2 to 45 6 significant P gt 0 001 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Wana Pakistan Waziristan and Mughal empire Nehru in Waziristan Sketch map of Waziristan Mehsuds and Wazirs the King makers in a game of thrones Lawrence of Arabia in Waziristan Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica article Wana Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Wanna Pakistan amp oldid 1085478086, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
