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PAS-PAS
a sharp bend from west to south-east, in which direction it continues till it
joins the Gidich : the united stream afterwards falling into the Rapch or
Bint river (q.v.). There is nothing grand about the view here, the hills
being low, and the river split into three channels, all hidden in dense
pampas and “ kik ” grasses, mixed with tamarisk, oleander and other
bushes.
The Pasga is said to be a perennial stream, but this is not quite certain.
The above description is from Floyer, who saw it in January 1876. There
is always plenty of water in winter, and floods are not uncommon, vhen
the river may be impassable for a day or two. If there has rot been much
rain in winter the river may cease running in the hot weather, but numerous
pools of water would probably be found under any circumstances.
At the above mentioned camping-ground the road from Kashi and
Karvan on the south meets that from Jashk.— {Floyer?)
It is not certain whether the Pasga originates in the Band-i-Nilag range.
It may possibly come from beyond it like the Sadaich, which is only
7 miles west of the kafileh camping-ground.
PASHAMAG, KL T H-I- — * , . <•
A large hill in Makran, 27 miles south of Sarbaz, and 12 miles east of
the road from that place to Bask.
It is said to be the head-quarters of Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Husain Khan.— {Wood, 1899.)
PASKGH— Elev. 3,846 f '.
A village and small district in Dizak 63f miles from Vasht, 29£ from
Magas, 35 from Sib, and 53 from Dizak. The village consists of from
80 to 150 houses, collected round an old fort at the north-eastern end of
an extensive date grove. It has a great reputation for healthiness and
fertility. A perennial stream of good limestone water irrigates a consider
able amount of arable land. This stream, the Bud Gurk, rues in the
Murghak hills, and flows via Suran and Sib to join the Magas river.
Supplies are procurable in moderation, as well as fruit and vegetables.-
Good rough material for suitings can be bought at reasonable rates. The
inhabitants are estimated at 800, and comprise Nodizai, Sandakzai. Chahari-
zai, Mazarzai, Ghamshadzai, and Shadadzai, and are probably of aboriginal
(Dravidian) descent. In the village are 12 weavers, 3 iron workers,
5 shoemakers, 2 carpenters, 1 Hindu baniah. Roa*ds meet here from
Rindigan, Vasht, Gusht, Sib and Magas.— {Brazier-Creagh, 1893 ; Sykes f
1893—1902.)
paskGh—
A valley between Jamali and Kuruk in Narm&shir/Kirman.— (St. John.)
PASKUL KUH—
A range of hills in Makran, running east and west, just to the south of
Pishin.— {Wood, 1899.)
PlSPlN—
A village in the Shahri district of Kirman, 7| miles from Kuhtak, oa
the road to Kahn-i-’Ali.— (Medley and Massy, 1893.)