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Kasi (Pashto: کاسي) or Kansi is a Pashtun tribe The tribe is divided into various groups, notably Malak and Arbab, but these divisions are not based on blood relations or a hierarchy of rank. Both groups are equally part of the Kasi tribe. However, they are divided blood wise in different groups such as Mirzai, Achozai, Badazai, Khuwajazai etc.
Prominent figures from the Kasi tribe have played significant roles in politics. Malak Wazir Muhammad Kasi was the ruler of Quetta, holding a powerful position at the time. The Kasi tribe’s political influence extended further when Arbab Karam Khan Kasi, a prominent figure from the tribe, became the Prime Minister of Kalat and Balochistan, especially after the Kasi tribe allied with the ruling family of Kalat.
In modern times, the Kasi tribe has remained influential in Balochistan and Pakistan’s political landscape. Figures such as Sadiq Shaheed Kasi and Abdul Khalid Kasi have been deeply involved in political movements and had many sacrifices for the sake of their people welfare.Their involvement in the Awami National party and Khudae-Madadgar group and other political parties demonstrates the tribe’s continued prominence in Balochistan’s political and social spheres. The Kasi people are also recognized for their educational advancements, making them one of the most educated and respected tribes in the region.