Pishin, Pakistan

History

Formerly part of the Afghan Durrani Empire, Pishin was established by the British Empire as a military and civil station in 1883. It played a role in the three Anglo-Afghan Wars (1838-1919). Local tribes from the area assisted the Afghans in fighting the British by attacking British military convoys en route to Afghanistan. During World War II, the British built two airbases in the district; one near the town of Pishin and the other in Saranan.

Geography

Pishin is located in the northwest of Balochistan, near the border with Afghanistan. Tremors from the 2008 Ziarat earthquake were felt in the town.

Climate

In the summer, temperatures can reach 40 °C (104 °F). In the winter, temperatures can decrease to below freezing.

Agriculture

The region is known in Balochistan for fruit production. It supplies a variety of fruits, such as apples.

Demographics

Population

According to 2023 census, Pishin had a population of 107,646.

Languages

Religion

Transport

Transport is mostly by car or bus. The town connects with Quetta, Khanozai, Barshore, and Saranan. In 1883, a major railway and road were constructed to connect towns in Pakistan.

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• Qazi Muhammad Essa, senior leader of the Pakistan Movement and a close associate of Quaid-e-Azam
• Jennifer Musa, politician and lady social worker
• Jehangir Ashraf Qazi, diplomat, former Pakistani ambassador to the United States
• Qazi Faez Isa, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
• Sultan Golden, motorcycle stuntman
• Haseebullah Khan, cricketer

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