The Geostrategic Significance of Hazara Region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

At the international level there are certain regions and states that are particularly famous for
various natural, industrial, technological and educational distinctions. These attributes
render superior position against others for greater revenues, jobs and quality of life for a
nation. Likewise, at the states levels there are certain localities that are specifically known for
certain attributes like; natural resources and finished products, which are acknowledged and
appreciated at the domestic as well as international levels. In Pakistan some of the regions
are specifically famous for their natural resources, industrial goods, agricultural products,
tourism and other yields. There are very few places in the country, having greater economic
and geostrategic prominence and privileges in multiple areas; certainly Hazara Division could
one among such zones. Hazara is enjoying a key position in Pakistan for its extraordinary
contribution in diverse fields of national resources like; hydroelectric power generation
capacity, industrial goods, water reservoirs, tourism, education facilities, jobs creation,
revenue generation and range of strategic installations. Hence, Hazara Division can be
attributed as one of the most significant geostrategic regions in the country.