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'''Quetta-Pishin District ''' was a highland district of [[Baluchistan ]] lying near the Afghan border.

The Army of the Indus passed through here in 1839. A political agent, Captain Bean, was appointed at Quetta who acted on behalf of the Shah Shuja, the Afghan ruler. In 1842, the area was give to the Khan of [[Kalat State|Kalat]]. From 1876 to 1883, the area was managed by Sir Robert Sandeman on behalf of the Khan. In 1883, it was leased by the British for Rs. 25,000/- per annum.  ==Earthquakes==* The area is subject to earthquakes with severe shocks in December 1892, March 1902 and 1935.