The official language of Pakistan is English. While the national language of Pakistan is Urdu, Punjabi is probably the most widely spoken. Over twenty peaks exceed 7,000 m. The religion of Islam is so strong here, that even the three-wheeler motorbike taxis have covers on the passenger sections to hide the women from view. Near the entrance to the Khyber Pass, this ancient trading settlement was known as Purushapure.
Today there are many gun shops in Peshawar, and they do a roaring trade with their neighbours.
The Peshawar Museum houses an important collection of sculpture from the ancient Gandhara civilization. Peshawar to Kabul. For centuries the Khyber Pass was used by aggressors heading to India. During the Afghan Wars, in the 19th century, there were many skirmishes here between the armies of the British Raj and native Afghans. In January 1842, about 16,000 British and Indian troops were killed.