Paktia Province

Paktia Zurmat stretches across mountainous terrain at an elevation of 2,409 meters, containing fourteen distinct administrative districts with Gardez as its capital point.

The province experienced substantial territorial changes in 2021 when eleven of its fourteen districts underwent administrative transitions within a rapid six-day period.

The Zurmat District maintains strong Pashtun traditions, with residents participating in local governance through both tribal leadership and formal administrative structures.

Many inhabitants of the region utilize solar panels and generators for electricity needs, as the area remains disconnected from the national power grid.

The Shah-i-Kot Valley within Paktia Zurmat contains geographical formations that create natural defensive positions among the Arma Mountains.

Location: Afghanistan

Capital city: Gardez

Elevation above the sea: 2,409 m

Website: http://paktia.gov.af

Shares border with: Ghazni Province, Khost Province

Address: Paktia, Afghanistan

Website: http://paktia.gov.af

GPS coordinates: 33.67410,69.37450

Latest update: September 10, 2025 09:34