Districts of Pakistan
| Districts of Pakistan | |
|---|---|
| Category | Third-level administrative division |
| Location | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Number | 169 (as of 2024) |
| Populations | Greatest: Lahore, Punjab — 13,004,135 (2023) Least: Harnai, Balochistan — 127,571 (2023) |
| Areas | Largest: Chagai, Balochistan — 44,748 km2 (17,277 sq mi) Smallest: Nazimabad (Karachi Central), Sindh — 69 km2 (27 sq mi) |
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| Subdivisions | |
| Pakistan portal |
The districts of Pakistan (Urdu: اِضلاعِ پاكِستان) are the third-level administrative divisions of Pakistan, below provinces and divisions, but forming the first-tier of local government. In total, there are 145 districts in Pakistan. excluding Islamabad Capital Territory. These districts are further divided into tehsils and union councils.