In this part of the sub-continent British troops established Cantonments soon after the annexation of Punjab in 1848-49.Nowshera Cantonment Board (CBN) is one the various Cantts which were established in 1848-49.There are three Military Cantonments situated in Nowshera district, which are Cherat Cantonment, Nowshera Cantonment and Risalpur Cantonment. Therefore, Nowshera is also one of the most prominent districts of Pakistan.
Cantonment Board Nowshera aims to attain highest standards of civic amenities, clean environment, up-grade infrastructure especially in provision of Water, Health and Education.Striving to make Nowshera Cantt a model Cantonment with emphasize on promoting Public welfare and achieving vast improvements in standard living.