Zhob Division
division of Balochistan, Pakistan
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.
Loralai Division is carved after splitting Zhob Division, consisting of Barkhan District, Loralai District, Musakhail District and Duki District.
Demographics
Population
According to 2023 census, Zhob division had a population of 927,579, roughly equal to the population of Mauritius or the US state of Delaware.
Districts
Tehsils
Constituencies
Demographics
According to the 2023 census, Zhob division had a population of 927,579.
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