The society residing in Mastung can clearly be divided into three major groups i.e. Brahui, Khan and Dehwar. According to the 1981 census Brahui tribes are 85% of the total population. The sub-tribes of Brahui are Raisani, Shahwani, Banulzai, Mahammad Shahi, Sarpara, Kurd, Lehri, Lango and Dehwar. Every tribe is headed by a Nawab or Sardar. The classes within the tribe are headed by Sardars. The most influential tribe among the Brahui tribes are the Raisanis. Their chief is called the Head of the Sarawarn. Each sub-tribe of Brahui is further divided into classes. Shahwani and Mahammad Shahi are divided into 7 and 6 classes respectively. The principal occupation of the tribes residing in district Mastung is agriculture, some of them possess large flocks of sheep and goats.

Mastung is a tribal society. Tribal chiefs have much influence and a firm grasp on their tribe people. Community and tribal disputes are settled by tribal chiefs. In the family, men, particularly elder men, enjoy the power of decision making. Their decision is final and all family members must follow them.

Mastung is a tribal society. The tribal chiefs have much influence in the area. Women are very much involved in domestic activities, but have no major role and social status in society. Their social status is determined by their husbands’ social status. Change can be brought through the development of educational and communicational facilities. Child labour is limited in the area. Sometimes, poor families send their children to work to supplement the income of the family. Most people in the district live in a joint family system. Marriages are arranged by the mutual parents. The tribal system is very deeply rooted. People still prefer traditional ways of resolving disputes to going to official courts, as it saves time and money and because it is more in line with tribal social and cultural values. Qazi courts are playing a significant role in the provision of timely and not so costly justice to the poor segments of the society.

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