Sora Khan
| Sora Khan | |
|---|---|
| Native name | سورہ خان |
| Born | January 1, 1901 Loralai, Quetta, British India (now Balochistan, Pakistan) |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Pakistani |
| 💼 Occupation | Tribal Elder |
| Known for | Maternal grandfather (Nana) of Hussain Ahmad & Hasnain Ahmad; Patriarch of the Nasir Jalalkhel lineage |
| 🏡 Home town | Loralai, Quetta |
| 👶 Children | * Haji Golan Rasool (1952–2022)
|
| Family | Nasir Jalalkhel (Pashtun) |
Sora Khan
Sora Khan (born 1 January 1901) is a tribal elder of the Nasir Jalalkhel branch of the Pashtun tribes, originally from Loralai, Quetta. He is widely recognized as the maternal grandfather (Nana) of Hussain Ahmad (born 1978) and Hasnain Ahmad (born 1982), who are prominent in the Lashari Baloch and Dinpur communities.
Early Life
Sora Khan was born on January 1, 1901 in Loralai, Quetta. He belongs to the Nasir Jalalkhel Pashtun tribe. Details about his formal education are limited, but he was raised in a tribal environment where tradition, honor, and family responsibility were deeply valued.
Family
Sora Khan had four sons:
- **Haji Golan Rasool** (1952–2022)
- **Abdul Qader** (1954–2002)
- **Haji Ghulam Qasim** (1956–2023)
- **Haji Ghulam Hasem** (born 1958 – living)
Through his children, he is the maternal grandfather of Hussain Ahmad and Hasnain Ahmad.
Role and Legacy
Although not widely documented in written sources, Sora Khan’s influence is carried forward through oral history and the respect his descendants show. As a Nana (maternal grandfather), he laid down strong family and tribal values that shaped the lives of his grandchildren. His legacy is visible in their engagement with education, religious scholarship, and community life across Quetta and Dera Ismail Khan.
Summary
- **Full Name:** Sora Khan
- **Born:** January 1, 1901 – Loralai, Quetta
- **Children:** Haji Golan Rasool, Abdul Qader, Haji Ghulam Qasim, Haji Ghulam Hasem
- **Known For:** Maternal grandfather of Hussain Ahmad & Hasnain Ahmad; Elder of Nasir Jalalkhel tribe
- **Family:** Nasir Jalalkhel (Pashtun)
