Louze, Pakistan
Louze, also spelt Loas, is located near district headquarters of Astore. It is famous for its Apple Orchards, Hydroelectric power station supplying power to most parts of Astore. It is a small picturesque village of Astore District. It remained home to many doctors and learned people of Northern Areas Gilgit, Pakistan, includes Muhammad Ashraf Khan who established the Pakistan China border trade organization (NATCL) and Karakoram bank, Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, Late Col Tariq Ashraf, Dr.Parveen Ashraf, Dr. Huma Ashraf,Dr.Maryam Khursheed,Mehboob Ali Khan Ex MNA GB, Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman Audit Officer Karakuram Cooperative Bank Ltd, Gulabdin Inspector Schools, Hameedullah Head Master, Fazalur er, Khursheed Alam Chief Engineer WAPDA, Advocate Masood ur Rehman several others. Mostly educated people of District Astore belonged to this valley. The valley is famous for a wide variety of apples, cherries, almonds, nuts and grapes. River View point is famous for trout fish, Burger, steaks and other hot/ cold drinks. mujeeb Rehman is a couch surfer Host. contact :- mujeeb538@yahoo.com.