In the past, Pakistan was simply divided into two provinces of East Pakistan and West Pakistan. West Pakistan was later further divided into different districts, that would become provinces upon the formation of Bangladesh.

Provinces:

1. Balochistan
2. North-West Frontier Province
3. Punjab
4. Sindh

5. Islamabad Capital Territory
6. Federally Administered Tribal Areas

Pakistani-administered portions of Jammu and Kashmir region:

7. Azad Kashmir
8. Northern Areas