Khenj District is the largest district in Panjshir Province with a population of more than 110,000 people.

Khenj District is famous for its mining of emeralds.

Many people in the district work as farmers and miners.

On 5 September 2021, Taliban spokesperson Bilal Karimi said that the 4 districts of Panjshir Province were captured, including Khenj District.

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