Pishin facts for kids

Pishin (Urdu: پشین) is a town in the Pishin District of Balochistan province, Pakistan. It is the main town of the district. Pishin is known for its history and its people.

Pishin is located in the eastern part of Balochistan. It is close to the border with Afghanistan. The town sits high up, about 1,555 meters (5,104 feet) above sea level. In 2008, people in Pishin felt the ground shake from an earthquake in Pakistan. Nearby areas include Yaro, Saranan, Nowabad, and Milkyar.

During World War II, the British built two air bases in the Pishin district. One was near Pishin town, and the other was in Saranan. The runways of these old air bases are still in good condition today.

Discovering Pishin's History

Pishin was once known by the name Pashung. Over time, its name changed to Pishin. This area has played an important role in history, especially during the Anglo-Afghan Wars. These wars were fought between British forces and Afghan tribes.

Pishin's Role in Past Conflicts

During the Anglo-Afghan Wars, tribes from Pishin helped Malik Baran Khan Tareen of Haikalzai. He was fighting against the British forces. The local tribes would attack the British convoys as they traveled to Afghanistan. This shows how the people of Pishin were involved in defending their land.

Who Lives in Pishin?

Pishin is home to several Pashtun tribes. These include the Syed, Kakar, and Tareen tribes. Many settlers also live in the district. The tomb of a former Khan of Kalat is near the old graveyard in Pishin city. He was held captive in Pishin by the British in the late 1890s.

Geography, Weather, and Farming

Pishin is one of the largest districts for Pashtun tribes in Balochistan. It connects Quetta, the capital city, to Afghanistan. It is located in the northwest of Balochistan. Because it has a large population and a big area, a new sub-district called "Huramzai" was created.

Pishin's Climate and Rivers

The weather in Pishin can be very hot in summer, reaching up to 40 °C (104 °F). In winter, it gets very cold, often dropping below freezing point. Two important rivers in the area are River Surkhab and River Lora. River Lora then splits into smaller streams.

Mountains and Farming in Pishin

Famous mountain regions in the district include Koa Khawaja I ran, Koa Toba Achakzai, and Koa Toba Kakari. Pishin is a farming area. It produces a lot of fruit, such as grapes, apples, peaches, plums, and berries.

Famous People from Pishin

Pishin has been home to many notable people who have made a name for themselves in different fields.

Politicians and Leaders

• Qazi Musa and his wife Jennifer Musa were important Pashtun politicians from Pishin. Jennifer Musa became a politician after her husband passed away.
• Qazi Muhammad Essa was a close friend and companion of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who founded Pakistan. Qazi Muhammad Essa was from Pishin. His son, Jehangir Ashraf Qazi, has worked for Pakistan in various roles at the UNO.
• Syed Muhammad Agha Huramzai was well-known in the area for his kindness and community service.
• Syed Salahuddin Agha from Karbala Pishin played a big part in the creation of Pakistan in the 1940s.
• Syed Liaquat Agha, son of Syed Salahuddin Agha, is also a famous person in Pishin. He has been the president of the Pakistan Football Federation and the Quetta Chamber of Commerce. He is currently a member of the Balochistan Assembly from Pishin and is the chief of the Syed tribe.
• Raheem Kakar was the Mayor of Quetta city from 1999 to 2004. He is from Tehsil Karezath in Pishin District.

Artists and Athletes

• The popular Indian actor Kader Khan was born in Pishin.
• Sultan Golden is a famous bike rider and a record holder in reverse high jump with a vehicle. He is also from Pishin district.

Brave Heroes

Pishin has also given many brave sons to the country. Major Jalal Tareen was one of them. He was a brave soldier who was martyred during the early stages of Operation Zarb-e-Azb.