Paktika
پکتیکا | |
|---|---|
 The Afghan national flag (2002-2021) overlooks a valley from an observation post at Paktika province in Afghanistan | |
 Map of Afghanistan with Paktika highlighted | |
| Coordinates (Capital): 32°30′N 68°48′E / 32.5°N 68.8°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Capital | Sharana |
| Largest city | Urgun |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Abdullah Mukhtar |
| • Deputy Governor | Muhibullah Hamas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19,482 km2 (7,522 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 789,079 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
| ISO 3166 code | AF-PKA |
| Main languages | Dari pashto |
Paktika (Pashto: پکتیکا) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the south-east of the country. Most of the people are Pashtun. Its capital is Sharana.
