Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa extends along the Afghanistan border, featuring diverse landscapes from arid southern zones to forested northern plains and mountains.

This region served as a strategic pathway for numerous traders and conquerors throughout centuries, connecting Central Asia with the Indian subcontinent.

The province maintains strong Pashtun traditions, with 73 percent of residents speaking Pashto and following traditional tribal governance systems.

The capital city Peshawar functions as the primary economic center, connecting major transportation routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The region underwent a constitutional name change from North-West Frontier Province to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2010, reflecting its ethnic identity.

Location: Pakistan

Inception: October 25, 1901

Capital city: Peshawar

Shares border with: Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Punjab, Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Badakhshan Province, Nuristan Province, Kunar Province

Website: http://khyberpakhtunkhwa.gov.pk

GPS coordinates: 34.34300,72.18000

Latest update: June 3, 2025 03:29