Pishin Division
Pashin Division
پشین ڈویژن | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Capital | Pashin |
| Established | 2026 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | N/A |
| • Regional Police Officer | N/A |
| Area | |
| 11,112 km2 (4,290 sq mi) | |
| Population (2023) | |
| 1,663,671 | |
| • Density | 42.47/km2 (110.0/sq mi) |
| • Rural | 635,552 |
| Ethnicities | |
| • People |
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| Literacy | |
| • Literacy rate |
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Pashin Division (Urdu: پشین ڈویژن) is an administrative division with the headquarters is Pashin in Balochistan Province, Pakistan.[3] It was bifurcated from Quetta division in 2026.[4] Pishin, Killa Abdullah, and Chaman district was part of Quetta division and newly created district of Barshor were carved out from Pashin district.[5][6]
Administration
[edit]Territories of Pashin Division consists of:
- Pashin District
- Killa Abdullah District
- Chaman District
- Barshor District (established in 2026)
References
[edit]- ↑ "TABLE 11 : POPULATION BY MOTHER TONGUE, SEX AND RURAL/URBAN, CENSUS-2023" (PDF).
- ↑ "Literacy rate, enrolments, and out-of-school population by sex and rural/urban, CENSUS-2023" (PDF).
- ↑ Sohaib, Rija (February 25, 2026). "Balochistan Approves New Divisions and Districts". Propakistani.pk. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Balochistan Government Approves Laws to End Forced Disappearances and Promote Health Rights". www.dailyindependent.com.pk. 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
- ↑ "Balochistan cabinet approves creation of new divisions, districts". 24 News HD. 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Quetta Voice Web Desk (2026-01-30). "Koh-e-Suleman and Pishin Divisions: A Necessary Shift Toward People-First Governance". Quetta Voice. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
