Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan

Some Points about Dera Ismail Khan City

1. Dera Ismail Khan is the city in Pakistan
2. It is often abbreviated to D.I.Khan.
3. It is a city in Khyber Pakhtun Khwa (KPK) province Pakistan.
4. It is situated on the west bank of river Indus.
5.  The total population of the city is 86,969 according to census 1998.
6. The word "Dera" means encampment.
7. Dera Ismail Khan was founded toward the end of the fifteenth century by Sardar Ismail Khan Baloch.
8. Siraiki, is official and majority spoken language of Dera Ismail Khan.
9. Dera Ismail Khan is famous for its Dates, Woodwork.
10. Popular Food of D.I.Khan is Sobat, Biryani, Karahi Gosht, Fish, Mutton, Pulao,
11. Peoples who live in Dera Ismail Khan Called Derawall.
12.  The city is relatively new, rebuilt following the 1823 flood.
13. Tourist Places are River Indus, Indus Highway, Bilot, A sacred Sikh shrine is located in the Chota Bazaar of Dera Ismail Khan
14. Dera Ismail Khan has a hot desert climate with hot summers and mild winters.
15. D.I Khan has a mixed population of Pashto and Saraiki speakers.
16. Pakistan Tehrike Insaf (PTI) is fast becoming the third force in D I Khan politics.
17. 2008–09 suicide bombings This town has seen a bloody surge in sectarian schism, which has caused the loss of hundreds of innocent lives.
18. One of the most famous products of this district is the "Dhakki date"
19. Women in Dera Ismail Khan Wear Hijab and Wear Modest Clothes.
20. The common dress of Dera Ismail Khan is Salwar Kameez.