Khenj District

Khenj District is the largest district in Panjshir Province with a population of more than 110,000 people. It has roughly 154 villages, including Jungal Aab Village, Mata Village, Ishkesho Village, Pawat Village and Peshghoor. Khenj District is famous for its mining of emeralds. Many people in the district work as farmers and miners.

On 5 September 2021, Taliban spokesperson Bilal Karimi said that the 4 districts of Panjshir Province were captured, including Khenj District.