Pishin Division

Pashin Division
پشین ڈویژن
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
CapitalPashin
Established2026
Government
 • TypeDivisional Administration
 • CommissionerN/A
 • Regional Police OfficerN/A
Area
 • Division
11,112 km2 (4,290 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
 • Division
1,663,671
 • Density42.47/km2 (110.0/sq mi)
 • Rural
635,552
Ethnicities
 • People
  • Largest:
    Baloch (94.18%)
  • Others:
    Others (5.73%)
Literacy
 • Literacy rate
  • Total:
    (51.89%)
  • Male:
    (54.90%)
  • Female:
    (28.88%)

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

Territories of Pashin Division consists of:

References

  1. ↑ "TABLE 11 : POPULATION BY MOTHER TONGUE, SEX AND RURAL/URBAN, CENSUS-2023" (PDF).
  2. ↑ "Literacy rate, enrolments, and out-of-school population by sex and rural/urban, CENSUS-2023" (PDF).
  3. ↑ Sohaib, Rija (February 25, 2026). "Balochistan Approves New Divisions and Districts". Propakistani.pk. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Balochistan Government Approves Laws to End Forced Disappearances and Promote Health Rights". www.dailyindependent.com.pk. 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
  5. ↑ "Balochistan cabinet approves creation of new divisions, districts". 24 News HD. 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  6. ↑ 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.