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Leghari
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The '''Leghari''' ([[Baluchi language|Baluchi]]: لغاری, {{lang-sd|لغاري}}, or '''Laghari''') are a [[Baloch people|Baloch]] tribe living in the [[Baluchistan (Pakistan)|Balochistan]], [[Sindh]] and [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] provinces of Pakistan. The Leghari Baloch primarily speak the [[Seraiki language|Seraiki]], [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], and [[Balochi language]], and are largely Sunni Muslims.

==Subdivisions==
(contracted; show full)han and Loralai area of Balochistan . More than two centuries ago they conquered a large part of what is today Dera Ghazi Khan District and established themselves at Choti Zareen (Lower Choti). The Leghari Tumandars (or Sardars i.e Tribal leaders) ruled a vast territory and collected tax from as far off as Barkhan in Balochistan. The [[Sardar]]s of the Leghari tribe are known to have joined the [[Amir]]s of [[Sindh]] and are known to have fought during the [[Battle of Miani]], particularly as artillerymen.
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Haji Zafar Ali Khan Laghari was twice minister during the rule of Benazir Bhutto.
Sardar Farooq Ahmed was elected as the President of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan.
Imran Zafar Laghari S/O Haji Zafar Laghari was elected as Member of National Assembly with a high rate of Votes in Dadu Districts history.

==Notables==
*[[Farooq Leghari]]
*[[Awais Leghari]]
*[[Mushtaq Leghari]]
*[[Rafique Haider Khan Leghari]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.legharis.com/ Legharis.com]

[[Category:Baloch tribes]]
[[Category:Sindhi tribes]]
[[Category:Saraiki tribes]]