Lower Dir District
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Lower Dir District ضلع دیر |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Pakhtunkhwa |
| Religion | Islam |
| Headquarters | Timergara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,582 km2 (611 sq mi) |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 717,650 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST |
| Main language | Pashto (99.4) |
| Website | http://www.lowerdir.pk/ |
Lower Dir (Pashto: لر دیر ，Urdu: دیر زیریں) is one of the 26districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The district was formed in 1996, when the district of Dir was divided into Upper Dir and Lower Dir. Timergara city is the district headquarters and largest city. The official website of Lower Dir is www.lowerdir.pk.
In reality, the entire Dir region is a wonder of creation but to high authorities negligence and lack of communication roads, most of the areas are clouded in the mystery of infamy but still few areas which are recently developed includes;
Laram Top also known as "Laram Sar" is a scenic hill station in the Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan at a distance of 30 km from Chakdara. It is located at elevation of 8500 ft above the sea level, surrounded by verdant mountains, towering trees and drenched in clouds. The Top receives heavy snowfall during winter season and attracts a lot of tourists for a cool feeling in the sizzling heat of summer.
Jakar Baba Top is another picturesque hill station in the Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is encircled by lush green and towering trees of Pine species.
The place is located at a distance of 16 km from the Asbanr village and can be approached from this village in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Shahi top, near the Afghanistan border, is also attractive for visitors. It has a rest house facility though it is often not open to the public.
The district is administratively subdivided into Tehsils which contain a total of 41 Union Councils. In Lower Dir, there are 7 tehsils:
This district is represented by one elected MNA (Member of National Assembly) in Pakistan National Assembly. Its constituency is NA-34.
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