Old name Pashung which later became Pishin. Pishin houses ethenic Pashtun tribes of Syed, Kakar, and Tareen. There is considerable number of settlers as well in the district. Tomb of Khan of Kalat is near old grave yard of Pishin city, who was kept under custody in Pishin by Britishers in late 1890's. District is bordered by Qilla Saifullah and Loralai in East, Afghanistan to the North and Qilla Abdullah to West. An agricultural dependent area, which produces chunk of fruit that includes Grapes, Apple, Peach, Plums and Berreys. General populace is educated with literacy rate of 55% (male 74% and females 30%). Khanozai being the most literate area. Pishin is hidden in far history however it played a bright role in Anglo-Afghan Wars fought between Britain forces and Afghan tribes. The tribes contributed very much assistance to MALIK BARAN KHAN TAREEN OF HAIKALZAI who was fighting against the English forces. The tribes from Pishin used to attack the convoys of British forces when they were on their way to Afghanistan to fight.