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51-493: Bannu Division is one of seven divisions in Pakistan 's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It consists of three districts : Bannu , Lakki Marwat , and North Waziristan . The division borders Dera Ismail Khan Division to the south and west, Kohat Division to the north and east, and the province of Punjab, Pakistan to its east. CNIC code of Bannu Division is 11. Districts are the administrative unit one level below divisions in
102-405: A total area of 9,975 km (3,851 sq mi). North Waziristan District is the largest district in the division, with 4,707 km (1,817 sq mi) of area, which means it takes up 47.19% of the area of the entire division! Lakki Marwat District is the second-largest district of the division, and it takes up an area of 3,296 km (1,273 sq mi), or 33.04% of the area of
153-580: Is Shuidār (11,000 feet), at the western end of the Khaisora valley. After independence, Bannu District became a part of the then-much-larger Dera Ismail Khan Division . The area received full-fledged division status between the Pakistani censuses of 1981 and 1998 , and during the same time period, Lakki Marwat Tehsil (having been renamed from Marwat Tehsil) was also upgraded, to district status (becoming Lakki Marwat District ). In August 2000, Bannu Division
204-640: Is also described in the Gazetteer. Political Agency in the North-West Frontier Province, lying between 32° 45' and 33° 15' N. and 69° 30' and 70° 40' E., with an area of about 2,310 square miles. It is bounded on the north and east by the Districts of Kohāt and Bannu, and on the south by the Shaktu stream, from the point where it enters the latter district Shuidār at its head. From Shuidār the boundary follows
255-783: The Isa Khel tahsil of Mianwali District in the Punjab; on the south-east and south the Marwat and Bhittanni ranges divide it from Dera Ismail Khan ; and on the west and north-west lie Waziristan and independent territory inhabited by the Bhittanni tribe. These hills nowhere attain any great height. The highest point of the Maidani range at its centre, near the hamlet and valley of Maidan, has an altitude of only 4,256 feet. The Marwat range culminates in Sheikh Budin,
306-669: The Islamabad Capital Territory or the Federally Administered Tribal Areas , which were counted at the same level as provinces, but in 2018, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas were subsumed into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and allocated to neighbouring divisions therein. Administrative divisions had formed an integral tier of government from colonial times. The Governor's provinces of British India were subdivided into divisions, which were themselves subdivided into districts. At independence in 1947,
357-523: The Islamabad Capital Territory or the Federally Administered Tribal Areas , which were counted at the same level as provinces, but in 2018, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas were subsumed into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and allocated to neighbouring divisions therein. Administrative divisions had formed an integral tier of government from colonial times. The Governor's provinces of British India were subdivided into divisions, which were themselves subdivided into districts. At independence in 1947,
408-1053: The Karachi Division now. The following tables show the current 32 divisions by province with their respective populations as of the 2023 Census of Pakistan , and the 6 divisions of Pakistani-administered Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. 2023 2017 1998 1981 1972 (2023) (2017) rate (2023) Divisions of Pakistan#History Azad Kashmir government Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Local government Constitution of Pakistan Territorial election commission Elections Provincial elections Territorial elections Political parties Provinces Autonomous region Customs Regional topics The four provinces, capital territory, and two autonomous territories of Pakistan are subdivided into 38 administrative "divisions", which are further subdivided into districts , tehsils , and finally union councils . These divisions were abolished in 2000, but restored in 2008. The divisions do not include
459-616: The Darra Tang or 'narrow gorge' which lies between the extremities of the Maidani Pahar and Marwat ranges. The Tochi river enters the District about 6 miles south of the Kurram and flows in the same direction, gradually drawing closer to it until their streams unite about 6 or 7 miles west of the Darra Tang. North Waziristan, on the other hand, was an agency in the province bordering Bannu District. It
510-478: The North-West Frontier Province of British India , and it was split into the tehsils of Bannu and Marwat. Here is a description of the area given by the Imperial Gazetteer of India. One of the four trans-Indus Districts of the North-West Frontier Province, lying between 32° 16'N and 33°5′N and between 70°23'E and 71°16′E, with an area of 1,670 square miles. The District forms a basin drained by two rivers from
561-732: The Tochi, the most open and fertile of the four; and the Khaisora valley in the south. Between the Kaitu and Tochi lie the Sheratulla and, north of Miram Shāh, the Dande — two barren plains, each about 30 square miles in area. Another plateau, called the Spereghāra, similar to the Sheratulla but smaller, lies between the Kurram and the Kaity. With these exceptions, the valleys are separated by high barren hills. The loftiest peak
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#1732858818643612-414: The administrative hierarchy of Pakistan. Bannu Division consists of the following three districts : Bannu , Lakki Marwat , and North Waziristan . (km²) (2023) (ppl/km²) (2023) (2023) (km²) (2023) (ppl/km²) (2023) (2023) In 1941, the area which today covers the division (excluding North Waziristan) was known as Bannu District. The Bannu District was one of five trans-Indus districts in
663-433: The country of Afghanistan to its west. As of the 2023 Census of Pakistan , the division had a population of 3,092,078. Bannu Division had four urbanized areas in 2017, the lowest amount out of any division in the entire province, and its most populous city, Lakki Marwat , had a population of 59,465, and that made it the smallest city in the province that was classified as the largest city of its own division, and it only
714-475: The division. Bannu District only has an area of 1,972 km (761 sq mi), which means it barely takes up a fifth of the division's area. The important Kurram River (a major tributary of the Indus River ) flows through the division, flowing through North Waziristan District , Bannu District (where it flows near the namesake of the division, Bannu ), and Lakki Marwat District (where it flows near
765-729: The eastern watershed of the Shawāl valley as far as Drenashtar Sar, and then runs north-east along the Durand Line to Kohisar in the country of the Kābul Khel Wazīrs and Biland Khel. The Agency thus comprises four large and fertile valleys: in the north, the Lower Kurram valley between the Kurram Agency on the upper reaches of that river and Bannu District; the Kaitu Valley; Daur in the valley of
816-702: The entire population of the division active military personnel. Divisions of Pakistan Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Local government Constitution of Pakistan Territorial election commission Elections Provincial elections Territorial elections Political parties Provinces Autonomous region Customs Regional topics The four provinces, capital territory, and two autonomous territories of Pakistan are subdivided into 38 administrative "divisions", which are further subdivided into districts , tehsils , and finally union councils . These divisions were abolished in 2000, but restored in 2008. The divisions do not include
867-498: The hill which rises abruptly from its south-west end to a height of 4,516 feet, and forms the summer retreat for this District and Dera Ismail Khan. From these ranges numerous spurs jut out into the Bannu plains, but no other hills break their level expanse. Of the rivers the larger is the Kurram, which, entering the District at its north-western corner close to Bannu town, runs at first south-east, then south, and finally winds eastward through
918-597: The hills of Waziristan , the Kurram River and the Gambila or Tochi, which unite at Lakki and flow into the Indus south of Kalabagh. It is shut in on every side by mountains: on the north by those in the Teri tahsil of Kohat District ; on the east by the southern extremity of the Maidani Pahar or Khattak Niazi range and the northern spur of the Marwat range, which separate the District from
969-413: The largest city in the division, Lakki Marwat ), before it exits the division through the border with Punjab , where it will join the Indus. To Bannu Division's northwest, you will find Kohat Division , to the division's west and southwest, Dera Ismail Khan Division can be found. To the southeast of Bannu Division, Sargodha Division in the province of Punjab can be found, and Bannu Division borders
1020-444: The new nation of Pakistan comprised two wings – eastern and western, separated by India . Three of the provinces of Pakistan were subdivided into ten administrative divisions. The single province in the eastern wing, East Bengal , had four divisions – Chittagong , Dacca , Khulna and Rajshahi . The province of West Punjab had four divisions – Lahore , Multan , Rawalpindi and Sargodha . The North-West Frontier Province (as it
1071-444: The new nation of Pakistan comprised two wings – eastern and western, separated by India . Three of the provinces of Pakistan were subdivided into ten administrative divisions. The single province in the eastern wing, East Bengal , had four divisions – Chittagong , Dacca , Khulna and Rajshahi . The province of West Punjab had four divisions – Lahore , Multan , Rawalpindi and Sargodha . The North-West Frontier Province (as it
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#17328588186431122-412: The original six. The Baluchistan States Union became Kalat Division , while the former Baluchistan Chief Commissioner's Province became Quetta Division . Princely State of Khairpur and with some parts of Hyderabad division were joining to form Khairpur Division . The former princely state of Bahawalpur became Bahawalpur Division , therefore joining West Punjab. The Federal Capital Territory
1173-412: The original six. The Baluchistan States Union became Kalat Division , while the former Baluchistan Chief Commissioner's Province became Quetta Division . Princely State of Khairpur and with some parts of Hyderabad division were joining to form Khairpur Division . The former princely state of Bahawalpur became Bahawalpur Division , therefore joining West Punjab. The Federal Capital Territory
1224-597: The political split between the ruling PPP and the majority party in Sindh, the MQM and after the resignation of the MQM Governor of Sindh, PPP and the Govt. of Sindh decided to restore the commissioner system in the province. As a consequence, the five divisions of Sindh have been restored namely, Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas and Larkana with their respective districts. One new division
1275-401: The political split between the ruling PPP and the majority party in Sindh, the MQM and after the resignation of the MQM Governor of Sindh, PPP and the Govt. of Sindh decided to restore the commissioner system in the province. As a consequence, the five divisions of Sindh have been restored namely, Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas and Larkana with their respective districts. One new division
1326-568: The province are the town of Sarai Naurang of Lakki Marwat District, with a population of 29,955, and the only urbanized area in North Waziristan District (and the whole region of Waziristan), Miranshah , which had a population of 4,361 in 2017. The division has one cantonment, the Bannu Cantonment , adjacent to the city of Bannu which had a population of 8,320, making up the division's entire military population. This made 0.31% of
1377-536: The six Frontier Regions with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa . With this merger, Bannu Division gained the agency of North Waziristan, which became a district , the Frontier Region Bannu (which was fully merged into Bannu District as Wazir Subdivision), and the Frontier Region Lakki Marwat (which was fully merged into Lakki Marwat District as Bettani Subdivision). Bannu Division has
1428-533: The three divisions of Azad Kashmir , which form the second tier of government. In 2008, after the public elections, the new government decided to restore the divisions of all provinces. In Sindh after the lapse of the Local Governments Bodies term in 2010 the Divisional Commissioners system was to be restored. In July 2011, following excessive violence in the city of Karachi and after
1479-399: The three divisions of Azad Kashmir , which form the second tier of government. In 2008, after the public elections, the new government decided to restore the divisions of all provinces. In Sindh after the lapse of the Local Governments Bodies term in 2010 the Divisional Commissioners system was to be restored. In July 2011, following excessive violence in the city of Karachi and after
1530-542: The twenty administrative divisions should become new provinces in a federal structure with greater devolution of power, but this proposal was never implemented. In the recent past (i.e. in last three decades), Naseerabad Division was split from Sibi Division ; Zhob Division was split from Quetta Division ; Bannu Division was split from Dera Ismail Khan Division ; Mardan Division was split from Peshawar Division ; Larkana Division were split from Sukkur Division and Shaheed Benazirabad Division Mirpur Khas Division
1581-542: The twenty administrative divisions should become new provinces in a federal structure with greater devolution of power, but this proposal was never implemented. In the recent past (i.e. in last three decades), Naseerabad Division was split from Sibi Division ; Zhob Division was split from Quetta Division ; Bannu Division was split from Dera Ismail Khan Division ; Mardan Division was split from Peshawar Division ; Larkana Division were split from Sukkur Division and Shaheed Benazirabad Division Mirpur Khas Division
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1632-597: Was abolished along with every other division in the country , but was reinstated (with all the other divisions of Pakistan) eight years later after the elections of 2008 . In 2018, the 25th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the Parliament of Pakistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly . This entirely and fully merged the seven agencies of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and
1683-491: Was absorbed into West Pakistan in 1959 and in 1960 merged with the district of Las Bela to form the Karachi-Bela Division . In 1969, the princely states of Chitral , Dir and Swat were incorporated into West Pakistan as the division of Malakand with Saidu as the divisional headquarters. In 1975, Khairpur division abolished and replace it with Sukkur Division . In 1980, Sukkur division (Formally Khairpur division)
1734-428: Was absorbed into West Pakistan in 1959 and in 1960 merged with the district of Las Bela to form the Karachi-Bela Division . In 1969, the princely states of Chitral , Dir and Swat were incorporated into West Pakistan as the division of Malakand with Saidu as the divisional headquarters. In 1975, Khairpur division abolished and replace it with Sukkur Division . In 1980, Sukkur division (Formally Khairpur division)
1785-502: Was added in Sindh, the Shaheed Benazirabad division. Karachi district has been de-merged into its 5 original constituent districts namely Karachi East , Karachi West , Karachi Central , Karachi South and Malir . Korangi has been upgraded to the status of a sixth district of Karachi by splitting from Karachi East District . Recently Keamari District is formed by bifurcating Karachi West District . These seven districts form
1836-440: Was added in Sindh, the Shaheed Benazirabad division. Karachi district has been de-merged into its 5 original constituent districts namely Karachi East , Karachi West , Karachi Central , Karachi South and Malir . Korangi has been upgraded to the status of a sixth district of Karachi by splitting from Karachi East District . Recently Keamari District is formed by bifurcating Karachi West District . These seven districts form
1887-405: Was added to Balochistan , by splitting off from Zhob Division . Recently on 17 August 2022 Gujrat Division was added to Punjab . On January 14, 2023, Mianwali Division was added to Punjab. In August 2000, local government reforms abolished the "Division" as an administrative tier and introduced a system of local government councils, with the first elections held in 2001. Following that there
1938-405: Was added to Balochistan , by splitting off from Zhob Division . Recently on 17 August 2022 Gujrat Division was added to Punjab . On January 14, 2023, Mianwali Division was added to Punjab. In August 2000, local government reforms abolished the "Division" as an administrative tier and introduced a system of local government councils, with the first elections held in 2001. Following that there
1989-560: Was bifurcated to create Larkana division . In 1990, Mirpurkhas division created by bifurcation of Hyderabad division . In 2000, Government abolished division system in the Sindh Province . On 11 July 2011, Sindh government restored division in the province. When West Pakistan was dissolved, the divisions were regrouped into four new provinces. Gradually over the late 1970s, new divisions were formed; Hazara and Kohat divisions were split from Peshawar Division ; Gujranwala Division
2040-504: Was bifurcated to create Larkana division . In 1990, Mirpurkhas division created by bifurcation of Hyderabad division . In 2000, Government abolished division system in the Sindh Province . On 11 July 2011, Sindh government restored division in the province. When West Pakistan was dissolved, the divisions were regrouped into four new provinces. Gradually over the late 1970s, new divisions were formed; Hazara and Kohat divisions were split from Peshawar Division ; Gujranwala Division
2091-494: Was changed to Sukkur Division and Headquarters of Khairpur Division shifted from khairpur to Sukkur . Shaheed Benazirabad is also a new division in Sindh. During the military rule of General Zia-ul-Haq , the Advisory Council of Islamize Ideology (headed by Justice Tanzilur Rahman) was tasked with finding ways to Islamic the country. One of its recommendations was that the existing four provinces should be dissolved and
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2142-435: Was changed to Sukkur Division and Headquarters of Khairpur Division shifted from khairpur to Sukkur . Shaheed Benazirabad is also a new division in Sindh. During the military rule of General Zia-ul-Haq , the Advisory Council of Islamize Ideology (headed by Justice Tanzilur Rahman) was tasked with finding ways to Islamic the country. One of its recommendations was that the existing four provinces should be dissolved and
2193-411: Was formed from parts of Lahore and Rawalpindi divisions; Dera Ghazi Khan Division was split from Multan Division ; Faisalabad Division was split from Sargodha Division ; Sibi Division was formed from parts of Kalat and Quetta divisions; Lasbela District was transferred from Karachi Division to Kalat Division ; Makran Division split from Kalat Division . The name of Khairpur Division
2244-411: Was formed from parts of Lahore and Rawalpindi divisions; Dera Ghazi Khan Division was split from Multan Division ; Faisalabad Division was split from Sargodha Division ; Sibi Division was formed from parts of Kalat and Quetta divisions; Lasbela District was transferred from Karachi Division to Kalat Division ; Makran Division split from Kalat Division . The name of Khairpur Division
2295-791: Was radical restructuring of the local government system to implement "the principle of subsidiarity , whereby all functions that can be effectively performed at the local level are transferred to that level". This meant devolution of many functions, to districts and tehsils, which were previously handled at the provincial and divisional levels. At abolition, there were twenty-six divisions in Pakistan proper – five in Sindh , six in Balochistan , seven in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and eight in Punjab . Abolition did not affect
2346-532: Was radical restructuring of the local government system to implement "the principle of subsidiarity , whereby all functions that can be effectively performed at the local level are transferred to that level". This meant devolution of many functions, to districts and tehsils, which were previously handled at the provincial and divisional levels. At abolition, there were twenty-six divisions in Pakistan proper – five in Sindh , six in Balochistan , seven in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and eight in Punjab . Abolition did not affect
2397-485: Was split from Hyderabad Division . Sahiwal Division was formed from parts of Lahore and Multan Divisions while Sheikhupura Division was formed from Lahore and Faisalabad Divisions . The capital of Kalat Division was moved from Kalat to Khuzdar . Rakhshan Division is recently added to Balochistan comprising parts of Quetta and Kalat Divisions with capital at Kharan . Recently in June 2021, Loralai Division
2448-438: Was split from Hyderabad Division . Sahiwal Division was formed from parts of Lahore and Multan Divisions while Sheikhupura Division was formed from Lahore and Faisalabad Divisions . The capital of Kalat Division was moved from Kalat to Khuzdar . Rakhshan Division is recently added to Balochistan comprising parts of Quetta and Kalat Divisions with capital at Kharan . Recently in June 2021, Loralai Division
2499-500: Was the 20th largest city in the entire province . Bannu , the namesake of the division, in Bannu District , was the second-largest city in the division and the 25th largest in the province, with a population of 49,965. The city of Bannu, though, was the largest city in the division, in 1998, but its population stagnated throughout the period of time between 1998 and 2017, growing only 0.25% every year . The other two urbanized areas in
2550-518: Was then called) had two divisions – Dera Ismail Khan and Peshawar . Most of the former Sind Province became Hyderabad Division . Most of the divisions were named after the divisional capitals, with some exceptions. From 1955 to 1970, the One Unit policy meant that there were only two provinces – East and West Pakistan . East Pakistan had the same divisions as East Bengal had previously, but West Pakistan gradually gained seven new divisions to add to
2601-468: Was then called) had two divisions – Dera Ismail Khan and Peshawar . Most of the former Sind Province became Hyderabad Division . Most of the divisions were named after the divisional capitals, with some exceptions. From 1955 to 1970, the One Unit policy meant that there were only two provinces – East and West Pakistan . East Pakistan had the same divisions as East Bengal had previously, but West Pakistan gradually gained seven new divisions to add to
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