PEWPeshawar: an ancient crossroads and gateway city
Peshawar has long connected the subcontinent with routes leading through the Khyber Pass and Central Asia. Its bazaars, neighbourhoods and landmarks reflect centuries of movement, trade, language and culture, giving the city an enduring regional importance within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
EDUA major learning centre for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The University of Peshawar was established in 1950 and became part of a wider education cluster that serves students from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and neighbouring regions. Peshawar's universities and colleges provide pathways in the sciences, humanities, professional education and applied disciplines while strengthening local research capacity.