The Orakzai tribe derives its name, Wrak Zoy ("the lost son" ), in a literal sense, from a romantic legend, Sikandar Shah.

Certain Orakzai tribes like the Masozai and half the Lashkarzai find themselves in Kurram Agency for historical and administrative reasons.

[citation needed] Then Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto announced the creation of the agency at a grand tribal jirga in Samana, and it began functioning on 1 December 1973.

It is bounded by Kurram Agency in the west, Khyber in the north, Kohat District on the south and Peshawar in the east.

[citation needed] Orakzai Agency is characterized by intensely cold winters and mild summers.

Surrounding mountains are covered by dense thick forests, which produce a cooling effect in summer.

Due to the geographical position of Orakzai and its thick forest cover, it rains throughout the year.

[7] Nanawar cave is located in Mani Khel Dara Orakzai Tribal District.

It is approx 200 Meters long cave with 2 entrances and is home to thousands of bats & spiders.

In terms of education score, Orakzai District stands at 103rd number in National Ranking.

Lack of government schools and provision of teachers are among the main issues reported by the residents of Orakzai District using the Taleem Do!

Hujra is a community centre, guest house, meeting place, court and shelter.

People adhere strongly to the jirga system for peace and justice where saying of the respectable elders is observed.

The army cut the Taliban in the west from the Kurram Agency, in the south from Kohat and in the east from Bara and began an attack.

Locals supported the army and soon the Taliban were forced to flee and evacuate the lower subdivision.

Heavy casualties were also inflicted upon them in the upper subdivision, and their influence in the area was greatly reduced.

The situation has defused greatly in Lower Orakzai division, but an army operation against Taliban militants continues in Central and Upper sub-divisions.