| Pehur High Level Canal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Swabi District |
| Country | Pakistan |
| History | |
| Construction began | 1997 [1] |
| Date completed | 2004 [2] |
| Developers | STFA Group |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Tarbela Dam |
| End point | Upper Swat canal |
Pehur High Level Canal located in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [3]
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