Zhob Division
Zhob Division
ژوب ڈویژن ږوب څانګه ژۏب ولایت | |
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 Map of Zhob Division | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Capital | Zhob |
| Established | 1988 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Divisional Administration |
| • Commissioner | N/A |
| • Regional Police Officer | N/A |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 927,579 |
Zhob Division is an administrative division of Balochistan Province, Pakistan. It was created in 1988 bifurcated from Quetta division. It remained abolished between 2000 and 2008 during the military rule of Pervez Musharraf, but later restored when his rule ended. CNIC Code of Zhob Division is 56.[1]
Loralai Division is carved after splitting Zhob Division,[2] consisting of Barkhan District, Loralai District, Musakhail District and Duki District.
Districts
The division has the following districts:[2]
Demographics
According to 2023 census, Zhob division had a population of 927,579.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Commissionerate system restored". The Nation newspaper. 26 October 2008. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ a b "New division, two districts created in Balochistan". Dawn newspaper. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Area, population by sex, sex ratio, population density, urban population, household size and annual growth rate, Census-2023" (PDF). www.pbs.gov.pk.
30°54′N 69°01′E / 30.900°N 69.017°E
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