Palai, Malakand
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Palai | |
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  Palai Location in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa  Palai Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 34°30′49.6″N 72°04′48.4″E / 34.513778°N 72.080111°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Malakand |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Palai is an administrative unit, known as Union council, of Malakand District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is renowned for its blood-red oranges due to the rich and well-drained soil found there.[1]
Palai is also said to be the birthplace of Pushto folktale characters Adam Khan and Durkhani.
Palai is a large union council in Malakand with six lovely villages. It covers a beautiful area from Kohi Barmol to Buner, including Banjer Baba, a popular spot for tourists. Palai is next to Thana, Malakand, near Chirat Ghar, known for its stunning chinar trees and Geerband waterfall.
The Swat Motorway runs through Palai, making it one of the prettiest parts of the route. Two famous tunnels of the motorway are found here.
Palai is emerging as an educational hub, home to Government Degree College Palai, led by Principal Janger Khan, alongside other schools and colleges in the region.
The area is celebrated for the warmth and hospitality of its people, creating a welcoming haven for visitors.
Palai Dara includes the villages Ziarat, Zormadai, Sher Khana, Koza Bazdara, Mora Banda and Bara Bazdara.
Adam Khan was born in Koza Bazdara, while Durkhani hailed from Bara Bazdara. Palai Dara has produced several poets including Anwar Hussain Zarin, Khaliq Dad Omeed, and Asfandyar Zia.
