Paghman District

Paghman District

Paghman District is situated in the western part of Kabul Province in Afghanistan. It has a population of 120,000 people, and another 20,000 returnees are expected (2002 official UNHCR est.), of which 70% are Pashtuns and 30% Tajiks. [ [http://www.aims.org.af/afg/dist_profiles/unhcr_district_profiles/centra/kabul/paghmani.pdf UNHCR profile for Paghman District] ]

Paghman district borders with Wardak and Parwan provinces to the west, Shakardara District to the north, Kabul to the east and Char Asiab District to the south-east. Its headquarter is the town of Paghman, which is situated in the northeastern part of the district.

The district seriously suffered from the wars in the region, 50% of the building had been destroyed. Many people fled from the district. Agriculture, labour work,animal husbandry and employment in Kabul City are the major sources of income.

References

* [http://www.aims.org.af/maps/district/kabul/paghman.pdf Paghman District Map (Source: AIMS)]


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