Dina(Urdu:دینہ)
is a rapidly expanding commercial town in theJhelum
Districtof
the province ofPunjab, Pakistan.
It is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest ofJhelum
City,
where there is a junction with the road to theMangla
DamandRohtas
Fort.
The historicGrand
Trunk Roadpasses
through the centre of the town. A small industry exists in the city
including wood industry, iron industry and marble industry outside
from the city. The main source of income of residents of city is
foreign income. As a large number of citizens of city are settled in
abroad. It is estimated that about 60 percent of people are in
foreign countries. Second main source of income is jobs in Pakistan
Military. The source of income in surrounding villages is
agriculture.
In 1977, a municipal committee was established at
Dina, but the town's status was changed to an administrative
subdivision ortehsilof
Jhelum District. The town is divided into 2Wards,
UC 23 and UC 24. The town is located at
33°1'60N 73°35'60E and has an altitude of 275 meters (905 ft).
Public consultation in official
decision-making is rare and generally cosmetic. I
believe in positive contribution of stakeholders’
participation in the decision making process and would
take all necessary measures to do so.