Dera Ismail Khan District

The district spans 9,334 square kilometers along the Indus River, featuring fertile alluvial plains in the east and clay soil regions in the west.

British forces annexed the district in 1849 following the Second Anglo-Sikh War, establishing it as an administrative unit within British India.

The district population includes 65.76 percent Saraiki speakers and 31.96 percent Pashto speakers, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region.

The district contains six administrative tehsils including D.I. Khan, Kulachi, Paharpur, Paroa, Daraban, and Drazanda, each subdivided into Union Councils.

Local industries produce specialized handicrafts such as lacquered woodwork, glasswork, and lungis, while maintaining extensive camel and sheep breeding operations.

Location: Dera Ismail Khan Division

Capital city: Dera Ismail Khan

GPS coordinates: 32.00000,70.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:08