What is "zhob"

Zhob ( Pashto: ' ژوب') is a small town and district capital of Zhob District in Balochistan province of Pakistan. Zhob is located on the banks of Zhob River. The city was originally named Appozai after a nearby village. During the British colonial area it was named Fort Sandeman. It obtained its current name on 30 July 1976 when the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had the name changed.