Introduction

Name of the district is derived from the Loralai stream, a confluent of Anambar and Nari streams. Loralai is situated at 4,700 feet (1,430 meters) above sea level. Loralai, district consists of three tehsils i.e. Loralai, Duki and Mekhtar, Tehsil Loralai is the major city of the district while tehsil Duki and Mekhtar are major towns of the district. It is connected by road with Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Pishin, and Dera Ghazi Khan.

The surrounding region consists of a series of long, narrow valleys hemmed in by rugged mountains varying from 3,000 to 10,000 feet (1,000 to 3,000 meters). Loralai District was formerly known as Bori. It is inhabitated by Pashtoon tribes such as Kakar, Nasar and Luni. The district was created in October, 1903. The present boundary of Loralai district comprises of three Tehsils namely Mekhtar, Duki and Bori Tehsils.

District Loralai is managed by an elected Municipal District body i.e., Dirstrict Nazim and Tehsil Nazim and the DCO. The population of Loralai district is estimated to be 327,969 in 2005. Loralai has been famous for its agriculture/horticulture and livestock holdings. Almonds and apricots are popular across the country. Communications network of Loralai city is well established with Radio station broadcasting, telephone exchange, and Mobile communication services. Recently three priavte companies have started their services along with V-wireless communication service. Many NGOs are working in Loralai district especially for the Afghan refugees and host communities.

Coal mining is being carried in the district for decades and considered as major source of income and employment after agriculture sector. The reactivation of Chamalang coal field will give tremendous boost to the economy and provide employment opportunities to thousands of unemployed people in the area.

Due to long drought and scarcity of water resources large number of fruit orchards vanished as a result of which inhibitants of the district shifted to other business. Most promisingly a new line of Marble business has been booming in the district. A lot of marble processing factories have now been established in the district, which provides marble tiles to various parts of Pakistan. Traditionally, overall source of income was agriculture & livestock, whereas Coal and Marble is expected to have a maximum share in the economy of the district in near future.

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