Administrative divisions had formed an integral tier of government from the times of Mughal Empire and latterly British Raj.

The Lahore and Multan Subahs (combinedly Punjab) during Mughal era while Punjab Province during British era were subdivided into divisions, which were themselves subdivided into districts.

After independence, The province of West Punjab had four divisions – Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi and Sargodha.

On January 14, 2023, Mianwali Division was added to Punjab Province.

The duties of commissioner according to Punjab Government Act 2013 (XVIII of 2013) are as follows:[3] (km2)[4] rate (2023)[4]