Chakwal in the eyes of history

History of Chakwal

Chakwal was given the status of Tehsil headquarter by the British in 1881 and functioned as a subdivision of Jehlum district for more than a century when it was awarded the status of district in 1985.The District has a total population of 1083725 spread over four subdivisions of Chakwal , Talagang ,Choa Saiden Shah and Kallar Kahar with further subdivision into 68 union councils. 88% of the whole population resides in rural areas where as the district has an area of 6524 square kilometers .The district can boast of rich mineral reserves in the form of oil & gas , coal , salt ,lime stone and marble
The district is emerging as hub for cement production where industry is flourishing at a fast pace. Military service is the cherished career for the youth but a considerable number is pursuing multi-disciplinary higher education also. The current literacy rate of the district is estimated to be 76% which confers upon it the status of 6 most literate district in the Punjab and 11 in Pakistan.

Geography of distt. Chakwal

Chakwal is located in the Dhanni region of the Pothohar Plateau in northern Punjab, Pakistan. The Pothohar Plateau (also spelled Potwar or Potohar) (Urdu: سطح مرتفع پوٹھوہار) was the home of the ancient Soan valley civilization, which is evidenced by the discovery of fossils, tools, coins, and remains of ancient archaeological sites. The Indus Valley civilization flourished in this region between the 23rd and 18th centuries BC. Some of the earliest Stone Age artefacts in the world have been found on the plateau, dating from 500,000 to 100,000 years. The crude stone recovered from the terraces of the Soan testify to human endeavour in this part of the world from the inter-glacial period.

The Stone Age people produced their equipment in a sufficiently homogeneous way to justify their grouping. Around 3000 BC, small village communities developed in the Pothohar area, which led to the early roots of civilization.

The people of Pothohar speak Pothohari. However, the people of Chakwal and the Dhanni area (now known as Chakwal Tehsil) in particular do not speak Pothohari and are ethnologically not regarded as Potoharis. They speak a distinctive Chakwali or Dhanni dialect of Punjabi, which is closer to Shahpuri, a dialect spoken in the Shahpur-Salt Range area which also has a slight element of Saraiki.

Islamabad

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.

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)

Map of Islamabad:

Image via Wikipedia

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

Kasur District

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.

Mohmand Agency FATA

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

Faisalabad

History of 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,

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