Earliest Inhabitants
The Tiwana and Awan, who now hold the Salt Range and its northern plateau respectively.
Later Invaders
The Tiwanas, who appear to represent an early wave of conquest from the west and who still inhabit a large tract in the east of the district. The Awans, who now cluster in the western plain, are apparently the later invaders.
Casts & Clans
Tribes in Khushab include the Aheer, Tiwana, Awan, Bandial, Baghoors, Baloch, Jasra, Kaloo, Maiken Rajput, Jutt,Raja, Mangat etc.
Professions
Khushab is known for providing a large number of soldiers to the British Army before independence and later to the Pakistan Armed Forces due to which it is also known as 'city of soldiers' or 'land of martyrs and warriors'.
Traditional Craft
Khaddar weaving on hand looms is the main traditional craft of the district Khushab because of lower over heads and lesser cost of production with attractive appearance and fine quality. The demand of khaddar is gaining popularity and large number of people are getting engaged in this craft.
Lifestyle
People of the Khushab are simple and most of the population resides in villages. Major casts living in district Khushab include Tiwan, Baghur,. Since the area is not rich in agriculture, most of the people engage in different jobs other than cultivating crops.