Dera Bugti

Baloch culture is opposite to the general perception about it. Though Balochistan is an area of barren lands, deserts and mountains, the Baloch culture is full of traditions, arts and crafts. Balochi embroidery is one of the most popular arts and crafts which are done by the females. Baluchistan is also known for its tribes and festivals. Another distinct feature of Baloch culture is the storytelling tradition.  Poets and story tellers are highly respected in Baloch culture. Baluch differ from their neighbors not only in their language, literature, religion, and feelings, but also in their traditions and habits. Traditions play an important role in the making of a nation. Arab Islam failed to assimilate the Persians into Arab traditions. Iranians fought and resisted Arab domination and though they converted to Islam, they formed a new sect (Shia) in Islam. They maintained their separate language, literature and traditions. Turks and Afghans also refused the domination and influence of Iranian Islam. The same is true of the Baluch, who maintain their own traditions and customs, which are different from Punjabi, Sindhi, Iranian, and Afghan Muslims. 

The district is administratively subdivided into three sub-divisions, these are

• Dera Bugti

• Phelawagh

• Sui (Balochistan)

 The population of Dera Bugti district was estimated to be over 450,000 in 2008. Over 99% of the people of the area are Muslims. The Bugti is the Baloch tribe in the district.