Pishin was founded by the British Empire in 1883.[5] It played a role in the Anglo-Afghan Wars. Local tribes from the area assisted in fighting the British by attacking British military convoys en route to Afghanistan. During World War II, the British built two air bases in the district; one near the town of Pishin and the other in Saranan.[citation needed]
Geography
Pishin is located in the northwest of Balochistan,[6] in the east of the province near the border with Afghanistan. Tremors from the 2008 Ziarat earthquake were felt in the town.
Climate
In the summer, temperatures can reach 40 °C (104 °F). In the winter, temperatures can decrease to below freezing.
Agriculture
The region is known in Balochistan for fruit production. It supplies a variety of fruits such as apples.
Demographics
Pishin's main ethnic groups are Pashtuns who belong to the Tareen, Syed, Kakar, and Achakzai tribes. In the city the majority of the population belongs to Tareen and Kakar.
Tribes
Pishin District is home to several tribes but following main tribes form the major population of the district:[7]
Transport is mostly by car or bus. The town connects with Quetta, Khanozai, Barshore, and Saranan. In 1883, a major railway and road were constructed to connect towns in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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