Nowshera district prides itself on being one of the most peaceful, green and livable districts in Northwest Province of Pakistan. An enchanting and glorious amalgamation  of the old and contemporary traditions offers more than 1.4 million residents the opportunity to taste, touch, and experience things from diverse cultures. Nowshera is not only the center and focal point for major industrial, financial and commercial activities of NWFP province but also the only district in Pakistan having three cantonments, i.e.: Risalpur, Cherat and Nowshera Cantonments. Top of the line educational institutions, like; Military College of Engineering, Pakistan Air Force Academy, Transportation Engineering, Nisar Shaeed College, Beacon House School System, Institute of Learning and Motivation (ILM), It is the only district in Northwest Province having Pakistan Locomotive Factory.