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The present day Malakand Division consists of 09 Districts i.e. Malakand, Swat, Dir Lower and Upper, Buner, Shangla, Tribal District Bajaur and Chitral Upper & Lower. It is the largest division in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has its borders with Afghanistan, Gilgit Baltistan, Peshawar, Mardan and Hazara Divisions.
Today’s Malakand Division with an area of 32007 Sq.Kms having population of 10 million (Census 2023) once used to be mainly comprising four princely states i.e. Swat, Dir, Chitral and Khanate of Khar besides, Protected territory of Malakand. The rulers were known as Wali-e-Swat, Nawab of Dir, Mehtar of Chitral and Khans of Khar and Nawagai.
The region in past had witnessed worst kind of militancy, historic displacement and devastating floods/earthquake and once known as Switzerland of Pakistan had gone to the mercy of religious warlords and militants as well as natural calamities.
The whole world stood up behind the government of the time and through series of operations and a number of interventions successfully materialized the slogan of “Build, Back and Better” and rebuild the lives in the region within a short span of time.
I am delighted and feel proud to say that today’s Malakand Division offers a complete secure environment, in which the rule of law prevails. The system of governance is much better and improved where public services have been restored and the potential of region in economic growth has been fully tapped. Tourism industry is completely revived and every year million of local and foreign tourists visit Malakand Division. The government is committed to ensure peace, love and harmony in the region. I wish success to every endeavors of all stakeholders in bringing peace and prosperity to the area.
It gives me immense pleasure to serve Malakand, the largest Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. All its districts attract the tourists to explore its scenic beauty, snowcapped mountains, rivers and green meadows and to appreciate the hospitality of its peace loving people.
Malakand Division has a rich historical background. The Buddhist, Greek and Ghandara Civilization can be seen in Barikot, Odigram, Gulkada and other places.
The division possesses strategic position in the province due to its proximity as it touches Karakuram Highway at Besham, Afghan border with Dir, Bajaur and Chitral shares strategic Wakhan strip. From tourism perspective, Malakand division links the northern areas with rest of the country. The Districts Administration are putting all its efforts to provide better services to the public which has improved the governance system. The tourists across the country in general and the globe in particular can easily witness the rich cultural diversity like Shandoor Polo festival, Kalash and Broghil festivals in Chitral, Malam Jabba Snow Festival and Kalam Festival in District Swat.
The Divisional administration staffed with brilliant human resource in leadership of the worthy Commissioner Malakand Division is doing its best to ensure peace, sustainability, harmony and rule of law in the region. My best wishes and prayers for the land of culture, beauty, history and nature.
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