Jhelum District

History of JHELUM:

Jhelum is well known as city of soldiers or land of martyrs and warriors. Jhelum is a district of Punjab. Sohawa, Dina, Pind Dadan Khan and Jhelum are four tehsils of Jhelum district. Jhelum is also discussed in Mahabharata (Hindu Myth). The 16th-century Grand Trunk Road passes through the city. Jhelum city is near the site of the famous Battle of the Hydaspes between the armies of Alexander the Great and Raja Porus. Nearby Important and Famous Cities and Places are Gujrat, Mirpur (Azad Kashmir), Rawalpindi, Chakwal (Present district Chakwal was a tehsil of Jhelum until 1984).

Jhelum is the part of Rawalpindi division since British era.

Jhelum was the name of the favorite horse of Alexander the Great, which was died in battle against Raja Porus. In Greece “Jal” means water and “Hum” means cold.

Rulers of Jhelum:

Following rulers have ruled on Jhelum:

• Raja Ashok Azam (272 b.c.)
• Sultan Mehmood Ghazanvi
• Shahab ud Din Ghori (Tomb of Shahab ud Din Ghori is in Jhelum, built by Dr. Abdul Qadir Khan)
• Muhammad Bin Qasim
• Sultan Al Tamash
• Jalal ul Din Muhammad Akabr
• Noor ud Din Jahangir
• Maharaja Ranjeet Singh

Jhelum Cantonment:

A cantonment was built during the British rule, which has grown up into a strong Garrison, with an Infantry Division commanded by a Major General.

Military College Jhelum:

Military College Sarai Alamgir is also known as Military College Jhelum.

Tourism Spots in JHELUM:

• Rohtas Fort is a stronghold fort built by the great Afghan king Sher Shah Suri. This fort is about 4 km in circumference and the first example of the successful amalgamation of Pukhtun and Hindu architecture in the sub-continent.
• Mangla Dam is the 12^th largest dam of the world, located on Jhelum river 30 km away from Jhelum city.
• Tilla Jogian
• Alexander the Great Complex was built with the grant of Greece Government.
• Khewrra Mines Kohistan Namak (Salt Mines)
• CMH Masjid Jhelum, Zamir Jaffri Cricket Stadium, Altaf Park and Lehri Nature Park are famous and worth seeing places in Jhelum.

Hotels and Restaurants in JHELUM:

Tulip River View Hotel and Restaurant Jhelum is very good hotel situated on the banks of river Jhelum on main GT Road.

Universities, Colleges and Institutes in JHELUM:

• FG Intermediat College Jhelum Cantt.
• Govt. Degree College, Jhelum.
• Govt. College. G.T. Road, Jhelum.
• Govt. College for Women, Jhelum.
• Govt. College of Commerce, Bilal Town, Jhelum.
• Research Girls College Kala Gujran Jhelum
• M.A. Jinnah College of Commerce & Computer Science, Jhelum.
• Government College of Technology, Chak Daulat
• Government Technical Training Institute. Jhelum

Schools in JHELUM:

• Army Public School and College Jhelum Cantonment
• Fauji Foundation Model School & College,Jhelum Cantt.

NGOs in JHELUM:

• Civil Society Human and Institutional Development Program (CHIP), Sohawa
• Education Welfare Society (EWS), Jhelum
• Toor Welfare Trust, Jhelum

Hospitals and Clinics in JHELUM:

• Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Jhelum
• District Headquarter Hospital, Jada
• Sughra Hospital, Jhelum Cantt
• Shahid memorial trust hospital Jhelum
• Al Karam Hospital, Civil Lines Jhelum
• Noor-un-Nisa Hospital
• Fazal Hospital, Civil Lines Jhelum
• Mirza Hospital, Shandar Chowk Jhelum

Industries/ Jobs in Jhelum:

• Pakistan Tobacco Company, Jhelum
• KDC Plywood Factory, Jhelum
• Pakistan ChipBoard Factory, Jhelum
• Allience Textile Mill, Jhelum
• Rani Ghee Mill, Jhelum

Tribes, Clans and Castes in Jhelum:

Gujjar, Janjua, Jutt, Awan, Gakhar, Kashmiri, Khokhar, Qureshi, Mughal, Syed, Shaikh and Rajput are living in Jhelum in a harmony.

Speeches in Jhelum:

Following national leaders have delivered their public speeches in Jhelum:

• Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jennah
• Fatima Jennah
• Ayub Khan

Famous Military Personnel from Jhelum:

• General Afzal Nawaz Janjua (Former Chief of Army Staff)
• General Afzal Janjua (Former Director General ISI)
• Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed "Nishan-e-Haider" (Proud Alamgirian)
• Col Haq Nawaz kayani Saheed (Double Sitara-e-Jurat)
• Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Aslam, Sitara-e-Jurat
• Admiral (R) Tariq Kamal Khan former Chief of Naval Staff Pakistan Navy
• Squadron leader Abida Anwar (first lady psychologist in Pakistan armed forces)
• Lt. Col. Umar Janjua (65FF) Sitara-e-Basalat (Operation Rah-e-Nijat)

Famous Writers, Poets, Journalists, Compares and Columnist of JHELUM:

• Syed Zamir Jaffri (Poet)
• Gulzar (Indian Poet)

Famous Politicians of JHELUM:

• Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan (Pakistan Movement Activist)
• Nawabzada Iqbal Mehdi Khan Janjua, (ex, MNA and minister for PML)
• Raja Muhammad Afzal Khan, (ex. MNA for PML N)
• Ch. Khadim Hussain, (ex. MPA and advisor to CM)
• Raja Muhammad Khalid Khan (ex MPA and Minister)
• Raja Muhammad Asad Khan, MNA PML N
• Raja Muhammd Safdar Khan, MNA PML N
• Chaudhry Farrukh Altaf, District Nazim of Jhelum
• Dr Ghulam Hussain (Gen. Sec. PPP (S.B), Ex Federal Minister)
• Ch Abid Ashrif Jotana (Tehsil Nazam)Pind Dadan khan.
• Chaudhry Altaf Hussain, former Governor of Punjab
• Dr. Hasnat Khan, (Friend of Lady Diana Princess of Wales)

Other Famous People and Legends of JHELUM:

• Syed Waqar Azeem, Fakhr-e-Jhelum
• Justice Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry, Chief Justice of Lahore High Court
• Lala Dhanpat Rai (Hon. Magistrate in British Government)
• Inder Kumar Gujjral (ex. Indian Prime Minister)
• Man Mohan Singh (ex. Indian Prime Minister)
• Sunil Dutt (Father of Bollywood Actor/ Hero Sanjay Dutt)

Newspapers in JHELUM:

1. Daily Ammal Jhelum
2. Weekly Naseem Jhelum
3. Weekly Voice of Muslim Jhelum
4. Daily Khair ul Amur Jhelum
5. Weekly Jirga Jhelum

Atta Ullah Khan Essa Khailvi- Mianwali

Atta Ullah Khan Essa Khailvi (Issa Khailwi, Niazi) is a famous Seraiki/ Punjabi/ Urdu Folk Singer and Poet of Pakistan. He is one of the best Pakistani Folk Singer ever born. In the beginning, He was a Rebel for his family. Atta Ullah Khan Essa Khailwi is also very much popular in India, UK, USA, UAE and all over the world where Punjabi Speakers are lived. Atta Ullah Essa Khailwi’s many songs were taken in many Pakistani Urdu & Punjabi and Indian Movies. Attaullah Eesakhelvi was by-passed the music establishment by heralding a cassette revolution in Pakistan. Atta Ullahj Khan Essa Khailwi is the only singer of the world which is famous in especially one profession i.e. Drivers (Truck Drivers, Bus Drivers, Taxi Drivers…).

Biography & History:

Date of Birth of Atta Ullah Khan is 19 August 1951.

Place of Birth: Essa Khel Mianwali

First show was broadcasted from Radio Pakistan Bahawalpur in 1972.

First Appearance on PTV in Nilam Ghar (Bazm e Tariq Aziz Show)

First Stage Show was arranged in Mianwali in 1972.

First Foreign Concert of Atta Ullah Khan was in England in 1980.

He has recorded more than 40000 songs in 7 different languages.

Atta Ullah Khan Essa Khelvi also works as an actor in a few movies.

He has the world record on Guinness Book of World Record for the highest number of audio albums (over 400 albums) ever released by a singer.

Famous Film Actress of her time Bazigha was married with Atta Ullah Khan Essa Khelvi.

Atta Ullah Khan Essa Khailwi has three children; two sons (Sanwal Att, Bilaval Atta) and one daughter (Laraib Atta)

Atta Ullah Khan Essa Khelwi has left his singing career and has joined Tablighi Jamaat.

Atta Ullah Khan is an educated folk singer. He has a bachelor degree (B.A.).

Government of Pakistan awarded him with the “Pride of Performance” in 1992. Moreover he is also granted with hundreds of other awards.

Famous Songs:

• Dil Lagaya tha Dil Lagi K Liye

• Na Raati Neendar Aaway

• Sun Charkhay De Mithi Mithi

• Munda Be Eman Seeti Maar K

• Kise da Nahi Koi Ethay Yaar Saray Jhootay Nain

• Ve Bol Sanwal

• Qamwwz Tedi Kaalim, O Sohnay Phulaan Wali

• Chan Kithaan Guzari Ha Raat Wey

• Asan Mast Sharabi Lokan

• Jhok Ranjhan De Janan

• Pyar Naal Na Sahi

• Jadon Is Dunian Toon

• Ishaq Main Hum Tumhain Kya Batayen

• Kise Da Nahi Koi Aithay

• Dil Laganay Ke Hum Ko

• Kal O Kon C Tere Naal

• Eh Thewa Mundri Da Thewa

• Chhala Mera G O Dhola

• Baalu Batiyan Ve Maahi Maiku

• Puchya Kar Saada Haal

• Idher Zindagi Ka Janaza Uthay Ga

Swat Valley - Switzerland of Pakistan

Swat Valley - Switzerland of Pakistan

Swat valley is administratively a district of N.W.F.P. Pakistan. The capital of swat is Saidu sharif. However Mingora and Kalam are the major cities of Swat Valley. It is also known as the Switzerland of Pakistan. Malam Jabba and Oshu is the favorite place of foreign tourists.

Area of Swat is 5,337 km² and the population is about 2 million. It is located just 160 km away from Islamabad. It was totally dissolved in Pakistan in 1969. It is one of the earliest centers of Buddhist religion and Gandhara civilization.

Temperature in summer 10 to 25C

Temperature in winter -15 to 10C

Gujrat Pakistan

GUJRAT

History of GUJRAT

Ø GUJRAT is district in the province of Punjab.

Ø GUJRAT was founded by Raja Bachhan Pal Gurjar (Gujar) in 460 BC. But the City of Gujrat of present day was come into being in early 1900 AD. By Britain with the help of Daswandhi Khan of Mohallah Daswandhi Pura, Sargodha Road Gujrat.

Ø Nearby Important and Famous Cities and Places are Kharian, Lalamusa, Wazir Abad and Phalia.

Approximate population of GUJRAT is more than 355,000.

Tourism Spots in GUJRAT: Chenab River Side,

Hotels and Restaurants in GUJRAT, Kinara Hotel and Restaurant GT Road Gujrat

Culture of GUJRAT: Gujrat has a moderate type culture, beautiful mixture of modern and traditional culture. Shalwar Qameez is the dress of both girls and boys but Paint Shirt and suit is also very popular dress among boys.

Universities, Colleges and Institutes in GUJRAT:

1. University of Gujrat
   
2. Fatima Jinnah Girls College
3. Zamindar Degree College
4. Swedish Pakistani Institute of Technology
5. Nawaz Sharif Medical College
6. Punjab College
7. Chenab Group of Colleges
8. Gujrat Group of Colleges

Schools in GUJRAT

1. Kids Beacon Model School
2. Dar e Arqam Model School
3. Ghazali Model School
4. Educators School

NGOs in GUJRAT

1. Edhi Welfare Trust
2. Human Rights Welfare Society
3. Decent Welfare Society

Hospitals and Clinics in GUJRAT

1. Aziz Bhatti Hospital (District Headquarter Hospital)
2. Khalil Hospital, Sargodha Road
3. Inayat Hospital, Sargodha Road
4. Haider Hospital, Jail Chowk, Rehman Shaheed Road
5. Bashir Hospital, Railway Road

Banks in GUJRAT

1. MCB Bank
2. Allied Bank
3. Askari Bank
4. Alfalah Bank
5. Bank of Punjab
6. National Bank
7. Habib Bank

Ambulance Services in GUJRAT

Edhi Ambulance Service

Jobs in GUJRAT

All types of Jobs are available in the industries of Gujrat, especially for Associate Engineers, Technicians and Skilled Persons

Matrimonial/ Marriage Centers in GUJRAT

Major crops of GUJRAT are Wheat, Rice and Sugarcane

Famous Writers, Poets, Journalists, Compares and Columnist of GUJRAT

Javed Chaudhary, Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Sharif Kunjahi

Famous Politicians of GUJRAT

Chaudhary Zahoor Ellahi, Chaudhary Pervez Ellahi, Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain, Chaudhary Ahmad Mukhtar, Mian Imran Masood

Famous Actors/ Actress/ Singers/ Models/ Artists and Showbiz Personalities of GUJRAT

Arif Lohar, Alam Lohar, Inayat Hussain Bhatti

Other Famous People and Legends of GUJRAT

Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed N.H., Maj. Shabbir Sharif Shaheed N.H, Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed N.H.

Roads and Transportation in GUJRAT

Gujrat is linked with Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Gujranwala and Jhelum via GT Road. There is also a newly built Gujrat Sargodha Road which connects both cities and many others.

Railway Station in GUJRAT

Gujrat has a railway station which is situated on main railway track of Pakistan, Karachi to Peshawar

Newspapers and Radio Stations in GUJRAT

1. Radio Station AWAZ 105
2. Newspapers; Jazba, Dak

Telephone and Mobile Communication in GUJRAT: All major mobile phone companies (Zong, Ufone, Telenor, Warid, Mobilink) have their set up in GUJRAT along with landline telephone networks of PTCL and NTC.

Mianwali

MIANWALI

History of MIANWALI

Mianwali, Isa Khel and Piplan are three Tehsils (sub-divisions) of this district. In past, Mianwali was a part of Bannu District of NWFP. But now MIANWALI is a district of Punjab Pakistan. Chashma Barrage, Kundian and Kala Bagh are big towns. Waan Bacharaan, Khanqah Sirrajia, Kacha Gujrat, Hurnoli, Alluwali, Mosa Khel, Shadia are also famous villages. Niazi is the main tribe living in Mianwali, Malik and Jatt are also prominent. Seraiki is the language of Mianwali.

Mianwali is the part of Thal Desert.

Ø Nearby Important and Famous Cities are: Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak, D. I. Khan, Attock, Khushab and Bhakkar.

Area of MIANWALI is 5840 km²

Namal University, Mianwali

Tourism Spots in MIANWALI

Namal Lake, Chashma Lake and Chashma Barrage (on Indus/ Sindh River)

Universities, Colleges and Institutes in MIANWALI

Namal University Mianwali is another masterpiece of Imran Khan after Shaukat Khanam Cancer Hospital. Namal College is an Associated College of Bradford University, UK.

Hospitals and Clinics in MIANWALI

PAF Hospital (PAF Airbase), Mianwali District Hospital and PAEC Hospital, Chashma Barrage are major medical facilities.

Railway Stations in MIANWALI

Kundian is a railway junction and a railway station in Mianwali city is also present.

Famous Politicians of MIANWALI:

Nawab of Kala Bagh Malik Amir Muhammad Khan (Ex Governor West Pakistan) and Imran Khan (Ex Crickter and Chairman Tehreek e Insaf Pakistan) belong to Mianwali.

Famous Actors/ Actress/ Singers/ Models/ Artists and Showbiz Personalities of MIANWALI

Ata Ullah Khan Isa Khelvi belongs to Mianwali.

Jobs in MIANWALI

Un-Employment has been resolved in the area due to CHASNUPP PAEC and Pakistan Air Force.

Matrimonial/ Marriage Centers in MIANWALI

Literacy Rate in MIANWALI

Major crops of MIANWALI

Hotels and Restaurants in MIANWALI

Culture of MIANWALI

Schools in MIANWALI

NGOs in MIANWALI

Banks in MIANWALI

Government Offices in MIANWALI

Ambulance Services in MIANWALI

Famous Writers, Poets, Journalists, Compares and Columnist of MIANWALI

Roads and Transportation in MIANWALI

Newspapers and Radio Stations in MIANWALI

Shopping Centers/ Plazas/ Markets and Bazaars in MIANWALI

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District Sargodha

SARGODHA

History of SARGODHA:

Sargodha is 11^th largest city of Pakistan. There are only three planned cities in Pakistan; Islamabad, Sargodha and Faisal Abad. Mushaf Air Base Sargoda is the largest air base of Pakistan Air Force. During British Empire, Sargodha was a small town and part of District Shahpur. But it is very strange to know that after independence of Pakistan Sargodha got immense development and soon become a major city and now a days Shahpur is a Tehsil (sub-division) of Sargodha District. In 1966 Sargodha was awarded by Hilal e Istaqlal due to its bravery in 1965 Indo Pak War. Sargodha is also called as City of Falcons (Shaheenoon ka Shehar )

District Sargodha has 6 tehsils; Sargodha, Bhalwal, Shahpur, Kot Momin, Sahiwal and Sillanwali. Punjabi and Urdu are spoken languages of Sargodhians.

Location of SARGODHA:

Sargodha is situated 172 km away from Lahore, 60 km away from Faisalabad and 40 km away from M2 Motorway.

Universities, Colleges and Institutes in SARGODHA:

• University of Sargodha
• Allam Iqbal Open University, Sargodha Campus
• Punjab College of Commerce
• Superior College of Commerce
• Fazaia Model Inter College for Boys
• Air Base Inter College
• ILM College Sargodha
• City School System
• Beacon House School System

Schools in SARGODHA:

• Dar-e-Arqam Model School Sargodha

Major crops and Fruits of SARGODHA:

Rice, Sugar Cane and Wheat are main crops while Citrus, Mangoes and Guava are the fruits produced in Sargodha.

Roads and Transportation in SARGODHA:

Sargodha is linked with Lahore, Islamabad and Faisalabad via M2 Motorway and linked to Gujrat, Mandi Baha ud Din, Mianwali and Jhang via Highways.

Railway Stations in SARGODHA:

Sargodha is linked via railway track to Khushab, Mianwali, Marri Indus, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Lalamusa (Gujrat).

Radio Stations in SARGODHA:

• Radio Pakistan Sargodha
• FM Sun Rise 96 MHz
• FM Bhalwal 104 MHz

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Layyah

LAYYAH

History of LAYYAH:

Layyah was founded in 1550 A.D by a Mirani Baloch.

Layyah has three tehsils:

1. Layyah
2. Karorr Lal Esan
3. Chaubara

Ø LAYYAH is a District of Punjab, Pakistan.

Ø LAYYAH was founded by Kamal Khan, a Mirani Baloch. Kamal Khan was the descendant of the founder of D. G. Khan.

Ø Nearby Important and Famous Cities and Places: Jhang, Bhakkar, D.G. Khan, Mianwali and Muzaffar Garh are neighboring cities. Fateh Pur, Kot Sultan and Chowk Azam are also famous towns of District Layyah.

Area of District LAYYAH is 6291 km²

Languages Spoken in LAYYAH

Seraiki, Punjabi and Urdu languages are spoken in Layyah while Urdu and English are medium of education.

Universities, Colleges and Institutes in LAYYAH:

• BZU Layyah Campus
• AIOU Layyah Campus
• University of Education Layyah Campus
• Government Polytechnic Institute Layyah

NGOs in LAYYAH: Al- Khidmat Foundation Layyah and Baloch Falah-e-Marizan are two most famous NGOs of Layyah.

Major crops of LAYYAH:

Wheat, Cotton, Gram and Sugarcane are the major crops of Layyah.

Famous Tribes in Layyah:

Arain, Syed, Mirani Baloch, Chandia Baloch, Jutt, Gujjar and Qureshi

Newspapers and Radio Stations in LAYYAH:

Daily Nawa-e-Thal and Daily Fakhar-e-Layyah are published from Layyah.

Telephone and Mobile Communication in LAYYAH: All major mobile phone companies have their set up in LAYYAH along with landline telephone network of PTCL.

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