overview
Harnai has a population of about 200,000. The town is dominated by the Tareen tribe of Pashtuns or Afghans. Tareeno is the language spoken in the area, which is very different in dialect from the Pashto spoken in other parts of the province. Majority of the people of Harnai are Tareen. The local people of Harnai are Pushtuns or Afghans. The most populous ethnic groups of the town are Abdullani, Khadrani, Aspani, Miani, Shaikh, Wanaichi, Maraizai, and Bazani etc.
Harnai is the capital city of Harnai District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The name Harnai refers to an influential Hindu personality, Harnam Das. It is located in the north east of Balochistan province. The town is surrounded by the cities Loralai, Ziarat, Sibi and Quetta. Harnai is surrounded by imposing hills on all sides. The encircling hills have the resounding names of Khalifat and Zargoon. Harnai has been very important due to its geography. Harnai was tehsil till 2007 but now it has become a well known district.
The people of harnai are being proud of making it as district.
