Upper Dir (Pashto: دیر بالا‎) is one of the 26 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At the time of independence, Dir (princely state) was a state ruled by Nawab Shah Jehan Khan. It was merged with Pakista ...

The only motor road to Chitral reaches 10,234 ft (3,119 m) at the Lowarai Pass. The district headquarters, Dir, lies at the foot of the Lowarai. Except for Dir and a number of rapidly growing bazaar t ...

The people are living close to forests and wood that is why they are great experts of carpentry and engraving wood are their favourate hobby. The sign and symbol of their art still exist in old mosque ...

There are several interested and beautiful places in Upper Dir but the following are the most interesting places which we will further explain in the future as well. 1) Sumat Shahi 2) Sharingal 3) Kum ...

Gujar, Painda Khel, sultan khel, kadi khel, Swati  Katani and Kohistani tribes populate district Dir Upper. The people of the district are very simple, hospitable and good pathans. They are known for ...

Till 1880, Dir continued to be ruled by different chiefs. In 1881 Khan Umara khan of Jandool, captured Dir and brought all pity chiefs under his control. With in a period of three years, he extended D ...