Overview

Constituency PK-96 (Lower Dir-III) is a seat of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in the Lower Dir area of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. Like other provincial constituencies, PK-96 returns a single member through the first-past-the-post electoral system and is the local link between residents and the provincial legislature.

Geography and composition

The constituency covers a portion of Lower Dir District and includes a mix of small towns, villages and rural union councils. Terrain in the area is predominantly hilly and agricultural, and communities often center on markets and local administrative hubs. Administrative boundaries used for elections follow union council lines as defined by the Election Commission.

History and delimitation

Constituency boundaries and numbering for provincial seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have changed periodically following national population censuses and formal delimitation exercises. PK-96 reflects the present numbering and area composition used for provincial elections; previous delimitations may have assigned different numbers or boundaries to parts of the same district.

Political landscape and elections

PK-96 is contested by national and regional political parties as well as independent candidates. Campaign issues commonly include local development, road and water infrastructure, education and healthcare access, and employment. Election outcomes determine representation in the provincial assembly and influence how provincial resources are directed to the district.

Role of the elected member

The member elected from PK-96 participates in legislative debates, provincial lawmaking and oversight, and raises constituency matters in the assembly. They also work with district administration and provincial departments to implement development projects and respond to constituent needs.

For official maps, polling station lists and past election results consult the Election Commission and provincial assembly resources. Neighbouring constituencies cover other parts of Lower Dir District and together they form the district's representation in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

  • Electoral system: first-past-the-post
  • Administrative unit: part of Lower Dir District
  • Sources for official details: provincial assembly and election authorities