Peshawar - Wikipedia
WebPeshawar ( / pəˈʃɑːwər /; [8] Pashto: پېښور [peˈχəwər] ⓘ; Hindko: پشور; [pɪˈʃɔːɾ] ⓘ; Urdu: پشاور [pɪˈʃɑːʋər] ⓘ) is the sixth most populous city of Pakistan, with a population of over 4.7 million in the 2023 census. It is the capital of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where it is the largest city. [9] .
Peshawar | Pakistan, Population, History, Map, & Location
WebPeshawar, city, capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northern Pakistan. The city lies just west of the Bara River, a tributary of the Kabul River, near the Khyber Pass. It was once the capital of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara. Its inhabitants are mostly Pashtun.
Peshawar – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebPeshawar is the major educational, political and business centre of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Peshawar is also famous for its kebab (Chapli Kebab) and Peshawari Shoe. Peshawar's recorded history goes back as far as at least 539 BC, making it …
History of Peshawar - Wikipedia
WebThe history of Peshawar is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent. The region was known as Puruṣapura in Sanskrit, literally meaning "city of men". Being among the most ancient cities of the Indian subcontinent, Peshawar has for centuries been a center of trade between West Asia, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Pakistan Grapples with Terrorist Attack That Left 101 Dead ...
WebJan 31, 2023 · A suicide bomber’s blast ended more than 100 lives in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, devastating a mosque in a supposedly secure sector of the city, and sending smoke plumes into...
Peshawar - Wikiwand
WebPeshawar is the sixth most populous city of Pakistan, with a population of over 4.7 million in the 2023 census. It is the capital of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where it is the largest city. It is situated in the north-west of the country, lying in the Valley of Peshawar.
Top 10 Things To Do In Peshawar, Pakistan | Trip101
WebOct 15, 2020 · 1. Tour the striking Masjid Mahabat Khan. Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Hafeezburki used under CC BY-SA 4.0. One of the most important landmarks in the city, Masjid Mahabat Khan, is a historic mosque that is known for its stunning façade created using white marble.
Peshawar travel - Lonely Planet | Pakistan, Asia
WebGet to the heart of Peshawar with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Explore Peshawar holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Peshawar - Tripadvisor
WebApr 30, 2016 · Things to Do in Peshawar, Pakistan: See Tripadvisor's 1,916 traveler reviews and photos of Peshawar tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see …
Viewpoint: How Peshawar massacre changed Pakistan - BBC News
Web13 December 2015. Reuters. The attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar was the deadliest militant attack in Pakistan's history. By Ahmed Rashid. Lahore. The year 2015 has been a...
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