It was created in 6 June 2014, formerly a part of Hyderabad Division.

Nawabshah is the divisional headquarters of Shaheed Benazirabad Division.

[1][2] According to 2023 Pakistani census division had a population of 5,928,917 (5.9 million).

In the 2023 Pakistani census, Shaheed Benazirabad Division had a population of 5,928,917. consists of 3,010,350 males & females 2,918,315.

Languages Languages of Shaheed Benazirabad Division (2023 Pakistani census)[3] According to 2023 Pakistani census There were 4,965,355 Sindhi, 384,911 Urdu, 229,067 Punjabi, 81,258 Balochi, 71,013 Brahui, 56,100 Saraiki, 48,304 Hindko, 30,325 Pashto, 4,106 Mewati, 196 Kashmiri, 138 Koshitani, 53 Shina, 30 Kalasha, 16 Balti, 123 Kalasha and 58,035 Others.