Bajaur Scouts
| Bajaur Scouts | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 April 1961 (64 years, 11 months) |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Ministry of Interior |
| Branch | Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) |
| Type | Paramilitary unit |
| Role | Border patrol Counterterrorism Counterinsurgency Special operations |
| Size | 7 Wings |
| Part of | Civil Armed Forces |
| Regimental centre | Khar, Bajaur |
| Mottos | تیار و وفادار Ready and Loyal |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant | Colonel Waqas Shoaib Jan |
The Bajaur Scouts is a paramilitary regiment of the Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) of Pakistan, recruited locally in Bajaur District and officered by regular Pakistan Army officers. The Scouts were previously the Bajaur Levies, and served in the Bajaur, Swat, and Dir tribal areas. The force was formed in April 1961 from several units of the Khyber Rifles and Chitral Scouts. In the early 21st century, the Scouts have been involved in anti-drugs operations. In 2011-2012, the unit received a number of drug testing kits to assist in their work against drug smuggling.