Paktika Province

Paktika
پکتیکا
The Afghan national flag (2002-2021) overlooks a valley from an observation post at Paktika province in Afghanistan
The Afghan national flag (2002-2021) overlooks a valley from an observation post at Paktika province in Afghanistan
Map of Afghanistan with Paktika highlighted
Map of Afghanistan with Paktika highlighted
Coordinates (Capital): 32°30′N 68°48′E / 32.5°N 68.8°E / 32.5; 68.8
CountryAfghanistan Afghanistan
CapitalSharana
Largest cityUrgun
Government
 • GovernorAbdullah Mukhtar[1]
 • Deputy GovernorMuhibullah Hamas[2]
Area
 • Total
19,515 km2 (7,535 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
789,079
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time)
Postal code
24xx
ISO 3166 codeAF-PKA
Main languagesPashto

Paktika (Pashto: پکتیکا) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the eastern part of the country. Forming part of the larger Loya Paktia region, Paktika has a population of about 789,000,[3] mostly ethnic Pashtuns. The town of Sharana serves as the provincial capital, while the most populous city is Urgun.

In 2021, the Taliban gained control of the province during the 2021 Taliban offensive.

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