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Another map:

and a lot of info http://www.bdd.sdnpk.org/zhob.html

From the link above and it explains why van Lobi might have been there:

Religious Beliefs Zhob

The absolute majority of the people living in Zhob district belongs to the Sunni sect of Islam. A very small number of Shia people lives in the district. There are Syeds living in the district but they belong to Sunni sect. There is no "Imam Bara" found in the district.

The district used to have a huge Hindu population, but since partition of the sub-continent most of them have migrated. (my comment: probably scared away.)

The two major festivals are Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. They are occasions of great jubilation and joy. Other festivals are "Eid-Miladuld Nabi, and Sab-e-Barat". During these festivals alms are given to the poor and relatives give each other presents.

The Hindu population is not seen celebrating "Diwali" and "Holi".(my comment: they will probably get killed if they show up.)

The population of Zhob district are religiously very conservative and strict. There is large attendance in mosques, routine prayers, and religious observance. The performing of "Hajj" (pilgrimage to Mecca) is common. Also poor people have performed Hajj. During the Ramzan, the observance of fasting is generally very strict.

The role of the "Mullah" (religious leader) is very important in the performance of rituals. The role of Mullahs is still strong in rural areas where literacy is low. A Mullah is respected for being the leader in prayers, profound knowledge of the Quran and performing rituals. Sick persons visit him to be healed.

Thanks for the map and the link. Did you notice that photo on your linked page that was captioned "British built fort at Zhob"? Given the British record in Afghanistan and Pakistan of repeatedly getting themselves massacred, I found it ironic that the British named that fort, Fort Sandeman!