Daraban Tehsil

Draban is a tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is located at 31°44'3N 70°20'11E and has an altitude of 221 metres (725 ft). Draban is a small town which lies 40 miles (64 km) west of Dera Ismail Khan in the foothills of Sulaiman Mountains. Over the last two decades or so, Draban has seen massive growth, becoming a vibrant hub of local trade and business. This has led to influx of economic migrants from neighboring villages, who have begun to settle on the outskirts of Draban, causing an increase in the town's population. Draban enjoys excellent geographical condition; it lies on a major national highway connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa and Punjab with eastern parts of Balochistan. The town's recent history includes events like high profile insurgent attack on Draban's police station which led to deaths of 23 security personnel. This was the only occasion when the town gained media attention in Pakistan and abroad. The 12 December 2023 attack, and a more recent one in Chaudwan on 5 February 2024, reflect heightened security threats in the region.