What is paktia afghanistan?

Paktia is a province located in eastern Afghanistan. Its capital is Gardez. It is bordered by Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province to the east, Khost Province to the south-east, Ghazni Province to the southwest, Logar Province to the west and Kabul Province to the north.

The population of Paktia is around 611,000 according to a 2019 estimate. Pashtun is the main ethnicity in the province, followed by Tajiks and Hazaras. The official languages are Pashto and Dari (Persian).

Paktia is known for its rugged mountainous terrain and diverse wildlife. The province is home to several important historical sites such as the Gardez Mosque, the ancient city of Zurmat, and the Gandhara region, which was a center of Buddhist culture in ancient times.

Paktia has been a center of conflict during the various wars and insurgencies in Afghanistan. It is currently a stronghold of the Taliban and has seen frequent attacks by the group in recent years. The Afghan National Army and NATO forces have also been conducting operations in the province to counter the insurgency.