Zari (Pashto/Dari: زاری) is a district in Balkh province, Afghanistan. It was created in 2005 from part of Kishindih district.

District profile:

• 104 villages
• Schools: 14 primary, 4 secondary, 4 high schools
• Health: 2 basic, 1 comprehensive, 33 posts

History

On 1 May 2020, the Taliban attacked Zari District overnight, killing 13 members of the Afghan security forces and injuring 17 others.