Soho (tribe)

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Soho
سوھو
Regions with significant populations
Pakistan
Languages
Sindhi
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Sindhi people

Soho (Sindhi : سوھو) is a Sindhi tribe found in Sindh, Pakistan. The present chief of the tribe is Heer Soho. She is a former member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "'A revolution:' In a first for Pakistan, woman becomes chief of Sindh's Soho tribe". Arab News PK. 23 March 2022.
  2. Khawaja, Ghulam Hussain (23 March 2022). "Heer Soho set to become first-ever woman tribal head in Sindh". DAWN.COM.
  3. "Member profile: Heer Soho - Provincial Assembly of Sindh". www.pas.gov.pk. Provincial Assembly of Sindh.