It was named after Panjkora clan, a sub-clan in Mamyali section of Swati tribe which inhabited this region during 12 and 16 centuries and currently living in Hazara Division.

[1] The lower flood plains are the main agricultural land used by farmers due to the increased nutrient content in the soil.

[3] Metal content found in fish increases the closer you move to the mouth of the river Panjkora.

During large rainfall events, huge amounts of runoff occurs, dragging with it the soil, animal droppings and fertilisers.

The climate in this region of Pakistan is characterised by large downpours during the monsoon season (June- September) and relatively dry winters.

Most notably a flood in 2010 swept through the river resulting in loss of life and large amounts of destruction to ecosystems and infrastructure.

While rainfall in these higher altitudes is generally less, the combination of the huge basins tributaries makes for large volumes of water towards the mouth of the river Panjkora.

[5] These areas that are flood prone are also inhabited making for a deadly mix of people gambling their lives for the rich alluvial farmland.

This then continues to run down the river destroying agricultural land, taking lives and causing infrastructure damage.

snowtrout (Schizothorax plagiostomus) is most common game fish in the upper part of River Panjkora at Kumrat Valley.