Thana, Malakand

The name is derived from the Pashto word "Thanrha" which means "Place Of Courting", and was a main political center during the tribal period.

The history of the region can be traced back to 3000 BC, which is evident from the remains present at Nookano Gund near Mora Sar.

The whole division was previously Malakand agency inclusive of the princely states of Swat, Dir, Amb and Chitral.

Thana is bounded by Jalala to the east, Pul Chowki to the west, the Swat river to the north and Palai to the south.

[2] It exports many important vegetables and fruits to other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan, including tomatoes, matar (peas), and fruits include plums, apricots, persimmons, and peaches.