Dera Ismail Khan - Language

Language

Saraiki is the main language spoken in D.I.Khan followed by Pashto. D.I Khan has a mixed population of Pashto and Saraiki speakers. The vast majority of people are conversant in Urdu. English is understood by the educated.

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