Musakhel[2] (Urdu: ضلع موسی‌خیل) is a district in the northeast of the Balochistan province of Pakistan.

[2] After the first phase of the Afghan war of 1878-79 AD, the British took control of the northern areas of Balochistan under the Treaty of Gandamak.

The Musakhels took part in outrages committed by the Kakars under Shah Jahan in 1884, but surrendered to the British government on the conclusion of the expedition in the same year.

In 1905, the Musakhel tehsil comprised 61 villages and the total population, according to 1901 census, was 15,537 (8,374 males and 7,163 females).

In percentage terms, the allocations for education in Baluchistan have seen the highest growth compared to all other provinces during the 2013–2018 tenure, including district Musakhel.

According to the National Education Management Information System data 2016–2017, the structural and governance reforms have yet to create an impact in terms of better provision of school infrastructure to students and teachers of all districts in Baluchistan.

Some of the promising site for recreational purpose are Silyauza, Toi Sar, and Mizri Ghar.

In summer season a lot of people from adjoining areas visit these cold places and enjoy free time.