Kurram District

Kurram District stretches across valleys and hills along the Kurram River, forming a natural boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The district's administration transitioned from Afghan control to British oversight in 1890 when the Turi tribes requested protection and established a structured governance system.

The district population consists primarily of Pashtun tribes, including Bangash, Turi, and Orakzai, who maintain their traditional social structures and tribal customs.

Parachinar, the district capital, houses government offices, police headquarters, and essential services while experiencing cold winters with temperatures dropping below freezing point.

The Kurram River system irrigates agricultural lands throughout the district, enabling the cultivation of specialized crops such as peanuts and specific varieties of rice.

Location: Kohat Division

Capital city: Parachinar

GPS coordinates: 33.81667,69.96667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27