Impact of Biradarism on Local Politics of District Jhang and Chiniot

Abstract

This paper aims at two objectives; first is to survey the geographical effects on the ethnography and politics, second one is the role of the non-physical bonds among “biradris”; as well as the part of “Asbiyah” factor on the politics of a region. This paper will describe the etymology of the words of Jhang and Chiniot which presently are two separate districts. Later on, it will through light on the origin, timely distribution of administration along with political, geographical and historical milieu of the area and it will also explain the genealogy and role of biradaris in this particular region. Conclusion will reveal how these biradaris are influencing the politics and why this area is either progressing or declining.