The Shawal Rifles is a paramilitary regiment, forming part of the Pakistani Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North).

[4] The regiment was raised in 1972 as the North West Waziristan Scouts but this was changed to the shorter current title.

In August 1973 the regiment was posted to the abandoned Razmak Camp, and work was carried out to restore the military base.

[6] In the early 21st century, the Rifles have been involved in anti-drugs operations.

[7] In October 2017 a vehicle of the regiment was attacked in Razmak, resulting in the deaths of three personnel and injuries to a further seven.