Economy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The part of the economy that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa dominates is forestry, where its share has historically ranged from a low of 34.9% to a high of 81%, giving an average of 61.56%.

[1] Currently, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounts for [2] 20% of Pakistan's mining output[3] and since 1972, it has seen its economy grow in size by 3.6 times.

[4] Agriculture remains the important and the main cash crops include wheat, maize, Tobacco (in Swabi), rice, sugar beets, as well as various fruits are grown in the province.

Some manufacturing and high tech investments in Peshawar has helped improve job prospects for many locals, while trade in the province involves nearly every product.

Numerous workshops throughout the province support the manufacture of small arms and weapons of various types.