Bhalwal

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Bhalwal is a tehsil of Sargodha division. It has very fertile agricultural lands and is famous for its guava and citrus fruits production. Bhalwal is also called the California of Pakistan for the production of oranges. Another reason of the popularity for Bhalwal is the production of sugarcane. There are also several sugar mills situated in Bhalwal. Nurpur foods factory is also situated in Bhalwal. It provides dairy products in all over the Pakistan. 

Bhalwal

Its population is about 1.3 million. It is located on Sargodha Gujrat Road. Bhalwal is situated near the Lahore-Islamabad motorway near Salam interchange. 

There are many small villages located in Bhalwal like Noorpur, Alipur, Phularwan etc.

Karachi

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KARACHI

Karachi is the largest and most populous city of Pakistan. Karachi is a metropolitan city and capital of Sindh province. It is the first capital of Pakistan also. Founder of Pakistan, Quai-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah belongs to this city.

People of this city called Karachiite.

Karachi is also called The City of Bright Lights and Mini Pakistan. Karachi got name of Mini Pakistan because people of almost all regions and parts of Pakistan are living in this city due to their businesses or employment. 

Postal and Telephone Dialing Code

NWD Dialing Code is 021 and postal code is 74200.

Mazar-e-Quaid Karachi

History of Karachi

Sindhi, Balochi and Makrani tribes founded this city and it was named as "Kolachi" after the name of a fisher woman Mai Kolachi. Initially it was a village of fishers. In 1720s this village was trading across the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf region. Soon after this sailors and fishermen of this village a fort for the protection of the population. This fort had 2 gates; Kharadar and Methdar.

In 1839 East India Company captured the fort. In 1840 Karachi became capital of Sindh. After independence of Pakistan in 1947, Karachi became capital of Pakistan.  

Geography of Karachi

Karachi covers an area of 3527 sq. km and have about 15 million population.

Karachi is located in the south of Pakistan, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Most of the land consisted largely of flat or rolling plains, with hills on the western and Manora Island and the Oyster Rocks. 

Its geographic coordinates are 24°51′ N 67°02′ E. 

Economy of Karachi

Karachi is the industrial and financial hub of Pakistan. Karachi is the largest economy of Pakistan. Karachi collects a about 53% of the total collections of the Federal Board of Revenue.

There are many big industrial units of Steel, Textile, Automobiles and Pharmaceutical in Karachi. While Cottage Industry of Karachi is also a big and strong industry in Pakistan.

There are many large industrial zones in Karachi such as Karachi Export Processing Zone, SITE, Korangi, Northern Bypass Industrial Zone, Bin Qasim and North Karachi Industrial Estates.

Government Administration in Karachi

In 1853 Municipal Committee was formed and in 1933 Municipal Corporation was formed. In 1996 metropolitan was divided in 5 districts each with a municipal corporation. In 2001 city district government of Karachi was created and all 5 districts were merged in it. Again in 2011, City District Government of Karachi has been de-merged and Karachi Division was formed which has following five districts:

1. Karachi East
2. Karachi West
3. Karachi Central
4. Karachi South
5. District Malir. 

City Nazim is the administrative of Karachi City.

There are also six military cantonments in Karachi which are administered by the Pak Army.

Towns in Karachi

The City-District of Karachi is divided into eighteen towns and 178 localities. These 18 CDGK Towns are Baldia Town, Bin Qasim Town, Gadap Town, Gulberg Town, Gulshan Town, Jamshed Town, Keamari Town, Korangi Town, Landhi Town, Liaqatabad Town, Lyari Town, Malir Town, New Karachi Town, North Nazimabad Town, Orangi Town, Saddar Town, Shah Faisal Town, SITE Town.

Universities and Colleges in Karachi

Karachi has one of the highest literacy rates in Pakistan. There are many universities, colleges and schools in Karachi. Following is a list of universities and famous colleges of Karachi:

• University of Karachi
• NED University of Engineering and Technology
• National University of Computer and Engineering Sciences
• Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
• Dawood College of Engineering and Technology
• Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KIET)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
• KANUPP Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering (KINPOE)
• Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
• Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
• Aga Khan University
• Bahria University
• Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutoo Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
• Jinnah University for Women
• Dow University of Health Sciences
• Hamdard University
• Iqra  University
• Institute of Business and Technology (BizTek)

Following three are the major Islamic Institutes in Karachi:

• Jamia Uloom ul Islamia
• Jamia Binoria
• Dar ul Uloom 

Transportation

Karachi is well connected with other cities of Pakistan through all means of transportation; Road, Rail and Air. There is also a seaport airport for international transportation of people and freight.

Huge traffic is one of the biggest problems of this city. New roads, bridges and flyovers are developed and more are being developed to solve the traffic problem in the city of Karachi.

City Railway Station and Cantt. Railway Station are two busiest railway stations of Karachi which provide transportation services to huge number of people daily.

Jinnah International Airport is Pakistan's Biggest Airport and it is located in Karachi which is used for domestic and international flights.

A very large port, Karachi Port is located in Karachi while Port Qasim is also located near Karachi.

Media 

Many News, Entertainment, Business and Islamic TV Channels and FM Radio Stations are based in Karachi.

Many daily newspapers, weekly and monthly periodicals also published here in Karachi.

There are also many TV and Film Production Houses in Karachi. 

Gilgit

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Gilgit

Gilgit is district and capital city of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Sargin is the ancient name of Gilgit. Gilgit is also known as Geelt, Gilt. It is a very important city on Silk Route, Road between Pakistan and China. British Government formed Gilgit Agency in 1877. In the past, Gilgit was known as Northern Areas of Pakistan.

In August 2009, the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order 2009, was passed by the Government of Pakistan. It granted self-rule to the people of the former Northern Areas (now Gilgit-Baltistan). An elected legislative assembly is also formed in Gilgit Baltistan.

Shina is the language of the majority of the people however Urdu and English are also spoken in urban areas.

Tourism Spots in Gilgit:

Tourists from around the world came in Gilgit and then go to Himalya and Karakoram mountain ranges. Jeeps are the best vehicles to travel in Gilgit.

There are many valleys near Gilgit having attractions for tourists. Some of the main tourism attractions are; Hunza Valley, Naltar Valley, Ferry Meadows, Deosai National Park, Rama Lake.

Road transport and flights to Gilgit are also available.

Hotels and Restaurants in Gilgit:

There are many hotels and restaurants for local and foreign tourists.

Natural Resources of Gilgit:

Many precious stones, metals and minerals (Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Zircon, Lead, Moonstone, Himalayan Quartz, Emerald, Marble, Granite, Antimony, Graphite, Coal, Copper and China Clay etc) found in Gilgit.

Karakoram International University:

Karakoram International University is the biggest educational institution of Gilgit.

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Bahawalpur

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District Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur is famous for its Mahals (Palaces) and Forts. Bahawalpur is one of the largest districts of Punjab. Most part of the district is covered by Cholistan Desert/Rohi. Bahawalpur is divided in following 5 tehsils:

1. Bahawalpur
2. Ahmedpur Sharqia (East)
3. Yazman/ Yazman Mandi
4. Hasilpur
5. Khairpur Tamewali

Approximate population of Bahawalpur is about 4 million.

Area of Bahawalpur is 24,830 km²

History of Bahawalpur:

Bahawalpur City was founded by Nawab Muhammad Bahawal Khan-I in 1748 as Baghdad-ul-Jadidin City and was declared as Bahawalpur State in 1802 by Nawab Muhammad Bahawal Khan-II. It was an independent state during British Era. Sir Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi-V decided to join his state with Pakistan on 7 October, 1947 and it was entirely merged in Pakistan after 7 years on 14 October, 1954. Abbaside Royal Family of Baghdad ruled over the state for about 200 years (1748-1954).

Tourism Spots in Bahawalpur:

Bahawalpur has very attraction for tourists and visitors from across the globe mainly from Pakistan, UAE and Saudi Arabia. Some of the main attractions of Bahawalpur are:

• Noor Mahal
• Darbar Mahal
• Sadiq Ghar
• Bahawalpur Museum
• Derawar Fort
• Lal Suhanra National Park
• Zoological Garden
• Bahawalpur Zoo
• Uch Sharif Tomb

How to Reach Bahawalpur:

If you want to visit Bahawalpur, you can reach there by road, by train or by air.

Education:

Bahawalpur has pride of having many well known educational institutes like:

• Islamia University of Bahawalpur
• Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur
• Sadiq Public School, Bahwalpur
• Government College of Technology, Bahawalpur

Products of Bahawalpur:

High Quality Cotton, Wheat and Grams are the major agricultural products of the district. Bahawalpur is also famous for its handicrafts.

  

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Kasur District

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District Kasur:

Kasur is a district of Punjab. Sometimes it is also written as Qasur or Kasoor. Earlier Kasur was a tehsil of Lahore district and it got the status of district in 1976. Kasur is one of the oldest cities of Pakistan. Three famous rivers of Punjab (Ravi, Sutlej and Beas) flow in district Kasur. Lahore, Okara and Sheikhupura districts are neighborhood districts of Kasur District. It is located on the Pakistan-India Border.

Approximate population of District Kasur is over 3 million.

Area of District Kasur is 3995 km².

District Kasur consisted upon 4 tehsils:

Tehsil Kasur

Tehsil Chunian

Tehsil Pattoki

Tehsil Kot Radha Kishen

Tourism Spots in Kasur:

Kasur Museum

Kasur City Park

Shrine of Baba Bulleh Shah

Changa Manga Forest (Largest Artificial Jungle of Pakistan)

Balloki Head Works

Famous Gifts of Kasur:

Kasuri Methi (a Spice)

Kasuri Falooda

Major Tribes/Castes in Kasur :

Bhatti, Mayo, Jatt, Gujjar, Pathan, Ansari, Malik, Arain, Rajput, Dogar, and Sheikh are major tribes who are living here from generations.

Sufi Poets of Kasur:

Sufi poet Hadhrat Abdullah Shah (also known as Baba Bulleh Shah or Baba Bullhay Shah)

Sufi Baba Kamal Chishti

Sufi Baba Imam Shah Bukhari

Fairs and Urs on all these shrines are celebrated every year.

Musicians and Singers of Kasur:

Noor Jehan (Malka-e-Tarannum)

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Ustad Amanat Ali Khan

Politicians of Kasur:

Khursheed Ahmed Kasuri

Ahmad Raza Khan Kasuri

Baba Bulleh Shah of Kasur

Baba Bulleh Shah is a very famous Sufi Poet and Saint. He is not only respected by Muslims but also by Sikhs and Hindus. His real name is Abdullah Shah and he born in 1680 in Uch Sharif Bahawalpur. Then he migrated to Kasur with his parents where he lived most of his life.

Shah Inayat Qadri was his spiritual teacher and leader.

Noor Jehan of Kasur:

Malka e Tarannum Noor Jehan was born in Kasur in 1926. Her real name was Allah Wasai. She died in year 2000. Noor Jahan is a legendary actress and singer in whole sub-continent (Pakistan and India).

Newspapers and Radio Stations in Kasur:

Flare FM99 and FM 90 are two radio stations in Kasur.

Islamabad

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History of Islamabad

Islamabad was built in 1960 as Forward Capital while Karachi was the capital of Pakistan since the time of independence. There were several reasons for building a new capital; near to Kashmir and Army Headquarters and accessible from each corner of Pakistan. A Greek firm designed the Master Grid Plan of Islamabad. Islamabad is one of the most well-planned and green capitals of world.

Islamabad is the capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Islamabad is 10^th largest and a cosmopolitan city of Pakistan. The Population of Islamabad is over 1.3 million. Islamabad is also called as ICT (Islamabad Capital Territory). Islamabad and Rawalpindi are called Twin Cities as both cities stand side by side.

Location of Islamabad

Islamabad is located between two provinces of Pakistan; Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad is located at the edge of the Pothohar Plateau near Margalla Hills. Rawalpindi, Muree, Kahuta, Haripur, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Attock and Gujar Khan are nearby cities.

Islamabad is divided in many zones, areas and sectors.

Transportation for Islamabad

Islamabad International Airport (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) is the 3^rd largest airport of Pakistan while another New Islamabad International Airport is under construction.

Bus and train service is available to all major cities of Pakistan. Islamabad is connected with Karachi with a railway line. Islamabad is connected with Lahore via M1 Motorway and GT Road while M2 connects Islamabad to Peshawar.

Administration of Islamabad

Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICT) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) with the help of some other organizations and departments are responsible for the administration of Islamabad.

Faisal Masjid Islamabad

Faisal Masjid is the largest Mosque of South Asia and it is 6^th largest Mosque of World.

Faisal Masjid Islamabad, PK

Tourism Spots in Islamabad

Faisal Masjid

Margalla Hills National Park

Rawal Lake

National Monument of Pakistan

Folk Heritage Museum

Shakarparian Hills

Faisal Mosque

Daman-e-Koh

Pir Sohawa

Dams in Islamabad

Rawal Dam

Simli Dam

Khanpur Dam (Khyber PK)

Hotels and Restaurants in Islamabad

Serena Hotel

PC Hotel (Pearl Continental Hotel)

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Important Places in Islamabad

Jinnah Convention Center

Lal Masjid/ Red Mosque

Universities, Colleges and Institutes in Islamabad

International Islamic University

Quaid e Azam University (QU)

National University of Science and Technology (NUST)

Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)

Bahria University (Naval University)

Air University

National Defense University

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)

COMSATS

Hamdard University

National University of Modern Languages (NUML)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah University

Hospitals and Clinics in Islamabad:

PIMS Hospital

Al Shifa Hospital

Faisalabad

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Faisalabad

Faisalabad is 3^rd largest and city and also 3^rd richest district of Pakistan. It is one of three planned city of Pakistan. Faisalabad is called as Manchester of Pakistan. It is a city-district of Punjab. In 1880, a British Army Officer proposed a new town, with a design based on the Union Jack, with eight roads radiating from a large clock tower in the centre. The eight roads developed into eight separate bazaars. Sir Charles James Lyall, Lieutenant Governor of Punjab founded Lyallpur/ Faisalabad in 1892.  In 1896, Lyallpur (Faisalabad) was a tehsil of Jhang District. In 1902 Jutts from Sialkot migrated for agricultural purpose to newly developed town of Faisalabad. In 1904 Lyallpur/ Faisalabad was given the status of district. Quaid e Azam came in Faisalabad in 1943 to deliver a public speech.

In 1977 Lyallpur was named as Faisalabad after the name of Saudi King Faisal. In 1985 Faisalabad was given a status of a division. In 2005, Faisalabad was recognized as City-District. City-District of Faisalabad comprises upon 8 towns (Lyallpur Town, Madina Town, Jinnah Town, Iqbal Town, Chak Jhumra Town, Jaranwala Town, Samundri Town, Tandlianwala Town).

Manchester UK (in 1997) and Kobe Japan (in 2000) are recognized as Sister Cities of Faisalabad.

Old names of Faisalabad are Lyallpur, Sandalbar and Chenab Colony

Hafizabad, Chiniot, Nankana Sahib, Sahiwal, Toba Tek Singh and Jhang are neighboring districts of Faisalabad. Faisalabad is connected to Lahore, Islamabad, Sargodha and Sheikhupura via network of roads (Motorway/Highway). It has also railway track.

Richest man of Pakistan, Mian Mansha also belongs to Faisalabad.

Area of Faisalabad is 1280 km²

Tourism Spots and Famous Recreational Places in Faisalabad:

Clock Tower Faisalabad

Jinnah Garden/ Company Bagh Faisalabad

Happy Land Water Park Faisalabad

Chenab Club Faisalabad

Faisalabad Arts Council

Gumti Faisalabad

Funland Faisalabad

Stadiums in Faisalabad:

Iqbal Cricket Stadium

Allama Iqbal Stadium

Hockey Stadium

  

FESCO

FESCO (Faisalabad Electric Supply Corporation) comprises Faisalabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Jhang, Bhakker, T.T Singh and Chiniot Districts.

UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND INSTITUTES IN FAISALABAD:

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, Faisalabad

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Faisalabad

Government College University, Faisalabad

National Textile University, Faisalabad

The University of Faisalabad

Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad

University of Education, Faisalabad

Government College of Technology, Faisalabad

Govt. College of Commerce, Faisalabad

  

Major crops of Faisalabad are cotton, wheat, sugarcane, gram.

Exports from Faisalabad: Faisalabad exports textile products, garments, hosiery, knitwear, 

Mohmand Agency FATA

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History of Mohmand Agency:

Mohmand Agency is a district of FATA (Federally Administrated Tribal Areas). Mohmand Agency was formed in 1951. But the main government offices of this agency moved to Ekkagund in 1973. Before 1951 and in the time of British Rule, this area was administrated by a Deputy Commissioner whose office was in Peshawar.  Now headquarter of Mohmand Agency is located in Ghalanai town of the agency.  This agency is now administrated by a Political Agent which is appointed by the Federal Government of Pakistan.

Pashto and Urdu are the languages spoken in Mohmand Agency.

Population and Area of Mohmand Agency:

The Population of Mohmand Agency is about 0.5 million. Total area of the Mohmand Agency is about 2,297 km². Bajaur Agency, Khyber Agency, Malakand, Charsadda and Peshawar districts are the neighboring areas. 

Most of the area of Mohmand Agency is Hilly and occupied by unfertile Mountains and there is very less flat land is available for agriculture. So there are very insufficient crops cultivated in the agency. 

Mohmand Agency is located in the North Western Area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Mohmand Agency is subdivided in Upper Mohmand and Lower Mohmand.

Tribes of Mohmand Agency:

Mohmand, Safi and Utman are the major tribes living in the Mohmand Agency. Mohamand is one of the oldest Pashtun Tribe.

Mohmand tribe is subdivided into 4 sub clans; Baizai, Khwaizaim Halimzai and Tarakzai.

Warsak Dam and Munda Dam:

Warsak Dam is located on the river Kabul in Mohmand Agency. This dam was built in 1960. Now another dam, Munda Dam is being constructed in Mohmand Agency on Swat River.

Famous Personalities of Mohmand Agency:

Hadhrat Najam ud Din

Haji Fazal Wahid Tarang Zai

Haji Zarlal Malik, Hujra of Haji Zarlal Malik located at Pirquilla Chowk

Malik Morch Khan

Mohallah Babu Haripur Hazara

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Below are some of the information about my mohallah few are positive and some of them are negative most of old people in our mohallah are hospitable and have a strong character based on true relationship they help each other and every aspect of life where others need their help...they live with unity....there is only one primary school in our mohallah....that is located in a mosque i started my education from there....there is an hospital (small) named ali hospital....small dispencries are also there near to each other...fruits are LOCATH, GUAVAVA, ALOCH....crops are MAIZE and WHEAT only....there is oly a large market called main bazar for shoping purpose...few small hotel are located near our mohallah...we can find every thing very easily fron here without any trouble...i love your blog about our city....this is your hard work and a good job...i appriciate you for this and request you to publish my small piece of article...

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Jobs in Punjab Workers Welfare Board

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Jobs in Punjab Workers Welfare Board

Directorate of Education, Punjab Workers Welfare Board offers contract based jobs for its head office and in different districts of Punjab; Okara, Sahiwal, Nankana Sahib, Hafizabad, Attock, Rajanpur, Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Lodhran, Vehari, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Chiniot, Tobba Tek Singh, Mandi Baha ud Din, Chakwal and Jhelum.

Posts vacant at Directorate of Education

Following 08 posts are vacant at Head office of Directorate of Education.

01 Computer Programmer (BPS 18)

02 Monitoring Officers (BPS 17)

04 Data Entry Operators (BPS 12)

01 Care Taker (BPS 11)

Posts Vacant in other Districts of Punjab

Following three posts are vacant for each other district of Punjab (Okara, Sahiwal, Nankana Sahib, Hafizabad, Attok, Rajanpur, Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Lodhran, Vehari, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Chiniot, Tobba tek Singh, Mandi Baha ud Din, Chakwal and Jhelum).

01 Admin Officer (BPS 16)

01 Data Entry Operator (BPS 12)

01 Naib Qasid/General Attendant (BPS 1)

Last Date of Application is 06-09-2010.

For more details, please contact to your nearest District Labor Office or Punjab Workers Welfare Board Office. Or visit official website of Punjab Workers Welfare Board:

www.pwwb.com.pk

Charsadda District

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CHARSADDA

Charsadda is a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Pashtun caste is in majority in Charsadda. Previously Charsadda was a part of Peshawar Metropolitan. Utmanzai is a very famous town of Charsadda. Three rivers flow in Charsadda; River Kabul, River Swat, River Jindi. These three rivers merge into River Indus.

Nearby Important and Famous Cities and Places are Malakand, Mardan, Nowshera and Peshawar, Mohmand Agency of FATA.

Awami National Party (ANP) and Pakistan Peoples Party (Sherpao Group) are the famous political parties of Charsadda.

Area of CHARSADDA is 996 km².

History of CHARSADDA:

According to Archeologists, Charsadda was present even in 1400 B.C. From 6 B.C. to 2 B.C. Chrsadda was the capital of Gandhara Civilization.  

Location of CHARSADDA:

Charsadda is located at 34°8'43N - 71°43'51E with an altitude of 276 metres (908 feet) and lies 29 kilometers from the provincial capital Peshawar.

Tehsils and Union Councils of District Charsadda:

Charsadda is sub divided into 2 tehsils and 46 Union Councils. Tehsil Charsadda comprises 34 while Tehsil Tangi comprises 12 union councils.

Major crops of CHARSADDA:

Lands of Charsadda are very fertile and agricultural and farmers are also very hard worker.

Major crops of Charsadda are Tobacco, Sugarcane, Sugarbeet, Wheat and Maize.

Major vegetables of Chrsadda are Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, Brinjals, Okra and Spinach.

Major fruits of Charsadda are Apricot, Citrus, Plum, Strawberry and Pears.

Famous Politicians of CHARSADDA:

• Bacha Khan
• Wali Khan
• Asfandyar Wali Khan
• Aftab Muhammad Khan Sherpao
• Alamzeb Umarzai Shaheed
• Hayat Muhammad khan Shaheed

Bagh A.J.K.

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BAGH A.J.K.

Bagh is a District of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Topographically, Bagh district falls into mountainous zone.

History of BAGH AJK:

Bagh was a part of the Poonch province in the Dogra days. After 1947 it became a sub-division (Thesil) of the Poonch district only to become a district in its own right in 1988.

Earthquake of 8^th October, 2005 also hit Bagh. In which thousands of people lost their lives and a number of homes and villages are destroyed.

Bagh Fort is an archeological site in Bagh.

Location of Bagh AJK:

Bagh is situated 46Km from Rawalakot. Bagh is connected to Muzaffarabad by two roads, one via Sudhan Gali (80Km) and the other through Kohallah (97Km). Bagh is located at a distance of 205 Kilometers from Islamabad and 48 kilometers from Rawalakot. 

Bagh district is bounded by Muzaffarabad District (AJK) to the north, Poonch district (AJK) to the south, Poonch District (Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir) to the east, Rawalpindi District (Punjab) and Abbottabad District (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) to the west.

Area of BAGH AJK is 1368 km²

Tourism Spots and Visiting Places in BAGH AJK:

• Dhirkote has an extremely pleasant and healthy climate. It is very popular among tourists mainly due to easy access, suitable altitude and beautiful landscape with Deodar and kail forests. It is a charming place located 24Km from Kohala.
• Neela Butt is the place, where first time Kashmir Independence Movement was born. At Neela Butt, on 23-08-1947, the Mujahidin, aiming to get independence, met and made decisions about the liberation of Kashmir from Dogra rule. AJK government has built a memorial in Neela Butt. Neela Butt is located 6Km from Dhirkote.
• Sudhan Gali is an attractive spot also serves as a base camp for those going hiking to the nearby 3045m high mountain, Ganga Choti. Sudhan Gali located at a height of 2134m above sea-level and a short distance from Bagh.
• Las Danna, Shujaabad, Ghail Rawali, Hari Ghail, Hanse Chowki, Mahmood Gali, Kahuta, Havaily, Ganga Choti, Thub Thakyalan, Baghsar and Neza Pir are favorite visiting places in Bagh district.

Famous Products of Bagh:

Bagh is well known for its confectionery and bakery products.

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Barnala Azad Kashmir Photos

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Barnala Azad Kashmir Photos - Waqar Kissana Photos at Barnala Azad Kashmir

Larkana/ Larkano District

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History of LARKANA:

Larkana is a district of Sind Province of Punjab. Larkana is also called Larkano in Sindhi. During British rule, Larkana got the status of District/ Taluka. For some time Larkana was the part of Bombay Presidency. The name was taken from the Larik (caste) as Larkana, at that time the chief of the caste was Sardar Saeed Nawaz Larik. Sardar Saeed Nawaz was the founder of Larkana.

Nau Dero Larkana is the birthplace of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and her daughter Benazir Bhutto also belongs to the district.

Mohenjo Daro, historical remains of ancient times and also an archeological site is also in Larkan District. Larkana is situated 482 ft above sea level.

Tehsils/ Talukas of District Larkana:

1. Dokri
2. Bakrani
3. Larkana
4. Ratodero

Other Famous cities and towns in the district Larkana are Miro Khan and Nau Dero.

Culture of LARKANA:

Sindhi, Thari and Urdu are spoken in Larkana while Sindhi and English are official languages of Larkana.

Major crops of LARKANA:

Potatoes, olives, peas, carrots, cucumber, sugarcane, rice, oranges, mangoes melons and guava are the main agriculture products of Larkana.

Famous Politicians of Larkana:

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – former Prime Minister of Pakistan

Benazir Bhutto – former Prime Minister of Pakistan

Mumtaz Bhutto – former Chief Minister of Sindh

Muhammad Ayub Khuhro – former Chief Minister of Sindh

Murtaza Bhutto

Fatima Bhutto

Nawab Shah Mouhmed Lahori – founder and first chairman of Larkana District Corporation

Famous Singer of Larkana:

Abida Parveen – Sufi singer

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Tala Gang Chakwal

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TALAGANG CHAKWAL

Talagang is a tehsil of District Chakwal. There is a Tehsil Headquarter Government Hospital in Talagang and a Fauji Foundation Hospital in Danda Shah Bilawal.

Location of Talagang:

Talagang is located at geographical coordinates of 32°55'0N and 72°25'0E. Talagang is about 30 kilometers from the M2 motorway and about 45 kilometres from Chakwal City.

Postal Code or Zip Code of Talagang is 48100.

Famous Villages of Talagang:

Tehsil Talagang is subdivided into 23 Union Councils and there are more than 102 villages in this tehsil.

Qaderpur and Danda Shah Bilawal are famous villages of Tehsil Talagang.

Other Famous villages of tehsil talagang are Chinji, Adlaka, Jhatla, Lawa, Mogla, Dholar, Malakwal, Tamman, Akwal, Singwala, Bilalabad, Chokhandi, Dhuli, Baghtal, Dhoak Goria, Pera Fatehal, Dhoak Kund, Gulshan-e-Barwal, Dhurnal, Pichnand, Dhok Dali, Baba Jassa, Muhammad Hussain Mundial Dhok

Rodu Sultan Jhang

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RODU SULTAN

Rodu Sultan or Rudo Sultan is a big town of Punjab in the district of Jhang.

Shrine of Hadhrat Sultan Bahoo is located near the town of Rodu Sultan.

Rodu Sultan is located at 31°4'0N 72°0'0E. Its elevation is 150 meters (495 feet) above sea level.

Postal Code or ZIP Code of Rodu Sultan is 35160 and nearest GPO is Jhang GPO. Rodu Sultan is the part of PP-82, Punjab Provincial Assembly Region-82.

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Gondal Bar, Gondalanwala, Gondal Kot, Chak Gondal Pur, Gondal Abad, Dera Gondalan…

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Gondal:

Gondal is a Jut clan found mainly in Pakistani Punjab (Gujrat, Sargodha, Mandi Baha ud Din, Sialkot, Gujranwala…) and Indian Punjab (districts of Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur…).

Gondal Bar:

Area between Chenab River and Jhelum River is commonly known as Gondal Bar. Part of Sargodha and Mandi Bahauddin Districts is known as the Gondal Bar, or Gondal area. In the Gondal Bar, they are found in Malakwal, Kot Momin, Badshah Pur, and Midh Ranjha, Bhalwal, Khan Muhammad Wala, Wasu, Sohawa, Pindi Bahauddin, Bhikhi Shareef, Dera Chah Bhulwan….

Villages of Gondal Clan:

Miana Gondal, Gondal Bar (Mandi Bahauddin)

Gondal (Attock)

Gulab Singh Gondal, Gondalanwala, (Gujranwala)

Tattah Gondal (Hafizabad)

Gondal Kot, Dhola Gondal (Gujrat)

Alaampur Gondalan (Kharian)

Gondal (Jalalpur Jattan)

Chak Gondal Pur, Chhanni Gondal (Sambrial)

Gondal (Sargodha)

Gondal (Sialkot)

Basti Gondlan (Muzzafar Garh)

Gondal Abad, Dera Ali Mohammad, Dera Mehr Gondal (Kot Momin)

Dera Gondlan (Nageriwala Bhakkar)

Gondalwala Khu (Nageriwala)

Dera Gondlan Bhakkar, Dera Gondlan (Karor)

Gondal (Panjnad)

Gondalwala (Kot Addu)

Gondal (Sahiwal)

Dhok Gondal dahkli(Rawalpindi)

Kashmore District

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History of KASHMORE:

In 2004 Kashmore was separated from Jacobabad district and it was given the status of district of Sindh Province.

Kashmore is located on a point where the boundaries of three provinces; Punjab, Sindh and Baluchistan met. So geographically it is a very important district.

Tehsils (Talukas) of Kashmore District:

Kashmore has three sub divisions or talukas:

1. 
   
   Kashmore
2. 
   
   Kandhkot
3. 
   
   Tangwani

While Bakhshapur is another big town of Kashmore.

Guddu Barrage Kashmore:

A famous barrage, Guddu Barrage is located in Kashmore.

Nearby Cities of Kashmore:

Jacobabad, Rajanpur, Shikarpur, Dera Bugti, Ghotki and Sukkar are the nearby cities of Kashmore and it share boundaries to these districts.

HAVELI BAHADUR SHAH

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HAVELI BAHADUR SHAH

History of HAVELI BAHADUR SHAH:

Haveli Bahadur Shah is a big town of Jhang district. This town was named after Bahadar Shah belonged to Banu Hashim tribe of Saudi Arabia.

Geographical Coordinates and Location:

Geographical Coordinates of Haveli Bahadur Shah are 31° 5' 0" North, 72° 11' 0" East.

It is located on main road to Jhang city and it is just few kilometers from Jhang.

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Dera Ismail Khan (D. I. Khan)

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History of D I Khan

Dera Ismail Khan is a district of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwah Province of Pakistan. D I Khan is situated on the west bank of Indus River. Dera Ismail Khan was founded by an Arab, Ismail Khan. Ismail Khan was the son of Malik Sohrab, an Arabian Adventurer. People of D I Khan are called Derawals (Deraywal).

Area and Population of D I Khan

Total area of district is 7,326 km2. While total population of D I Khan is more than 1 Million.

Tehsils of D I Khan

Dera Ismail Khan, Paharpur and Kulachi are three tehsils of district.

Terrorism in D I Khan

D I Khan was badly hit by sectarian and terrorist attacks. There were many suicide attacks happened in D I Khan.

Educational Institutes in D I Khan

Following are the famous educational institutes of Dera Ismail Khan:

1. Gomal University (founded in 1974)
2. Al Khair University
3. AIOU Campus
4. Gomal Medical College

Transportation in D I Khan

There is an airport in Dera Ismail Khan. D I Khan has also a bus terminal of Daewoo Bus Service. There are also other bus services e.g. Pindi Coaches, Niazi Coaches, Baloch Runners... which provide transportation to masses from D I Khan to other big cities (Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Mianwali, Sargodha...)

Culture of D I Khan

D I Khan has a Mix culture of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, as it is on the borders of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Pushto and Saraiki are the languages of the people.

Maulana Fazal ur Rehman, a famous politician and Chairman Jamiat Ulema e Islam, also belongs to D I Khan.