Gen. Azimi also stated that thousands of local men from Paktia joined the Afghan army and fired on Pakistani military helicopters operating on Afghan territory and that one Pakistani helicopter was destroyed by Afghan MANPAD missiles.
Today the Baizai Bangashes inhabit most of Kurram Valley, Paktia, Paktika, Khost and rural Kohat, Hangu parts of the city limits where most government installations, institutions and commercial centers have been built on their lands.
Firebase Wilderness, also known as Forward Operating Base Tellier, is a joint U.S.-Afghan outpost in Afghanistan, in the Gerda Serai District of Paktia Province.
Predominant tribes with notable large populations native to Loya Paktia include the Kharoti, Zazi, Zadran, Bangash and Sulaimankhel.
As a mujahideen commander, Rahmatullah Safi was based in Peshawar, and operated in Paktia and Kunar provinces, taking part in the 1986 Zhawar fighting.
The Tera Pass is the primary route connecting Logar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan.