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Tezgam Route Map
Tezgam ( ur, ) is a daily express train service between Karachi and Rawalpindi in Pakistan. ''Tezgam'' means "fast runner". It is one of the oldest and popular trains of Pakistan. It was started in 1950s between Karachi and Peshawar. Later its route was shortened to Karachi and Rawalpindi. Tezgam has Economy, AC Business and AC Sleeper accommodation. It covers distance from Karachi to Rawalpindi in 25 hours and 30 minutes. On 31 October 2019, A Tezgam express train caught fire after a gas cylinder brought on to the train by a passenger exploded. The fire engulfed three carriages, killing at least 74 people and injuring 40 more. An investigation has begun. Route Karachi to Rawalpindi via Hyderabad, Rohri, Bahawalpur, Multan, and Lahore * Karachi Cantt * Hyderabad Jn * Tando Adam * Nawabshah * Mehrabpur * Khairpur * Rohri Jn * Khanpur * Bahawalpur * Multan Cantt * Khanewal Jn * Mian Channu * Chichawatni * Sahiwal * Okara CITY * Pattoki * Raiwind Jn * Lahore Jn * Guj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Railways
Pakistan Railways ( ur, ) is the national, state-owned railway company of Pakistan. Founded in 1861 and headquartered in Lahore, it owns of track across Pakistan, stretching from Torkham to Karachi, offering both freight and passenger services. In 2014, the Ministry of Railways (Pakistan), Ministry of Railways launched ''Pakistan Railways Vision 2026'', which seeks to increase PR's share in Pakistan's transportation sector from 4% to 20%, using the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor rail upgrade. The plan includes building new Locomotives of Pakistan, locomotives, development and improvement of current rail infrastructure, an increase in average train speed, improved on-time performance and expansion of passenger services. The first phase of the project was completed in 2017, and the second phase is scheduled for completion by 2021. Among them is the Karachi-Peshawar line, ML-1 project, which will be completed in three phases at a cost of . Until October 2022, these project ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city. Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial and economic hubs, with an estimated GDP ( PPP) of $84 billion as of 2019. It is the largest city as well as the historic capital and cultural centre of the wider Punjab region,Lahore Cantonment globalsecurity.org and is one of Pakistan's most , progressiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raiwind
Raiwind ( Punjabi & ur, ) is a town (now promoted to Tehsil Head Quarter) located within union council 149 (Dholanwal) in Allama Iqbal Town of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The town serves as the headquarters of Tablighi Jamaat and hosts the annual Raiwind Markaz Ijtema. Raiwind is also home to Pakistan Railways Junction and Railways Track Workshop and serves as the political base for former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. History During the British Raj, Raiwind was a tehsil of Lahore District. The town also became notable when a junction was built by the North Western State Railway between the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line and Lodhran–Raiwind Branch Line. Before the Ferozepore-Bhatinda Railway opened, it was an important centre of the local trade in agricultural produce and had two cotton-ginning factories and a cotton-press, which employed around 203 people. Following independence in 1947, the railway links eastwards were no longer functional. Ch. Said Rasool was appointed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pattoki
Pattoki ( ur, ) is a city in the Kasur District of the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Pattoki Tehsil, an administrative subdivision of Kasur District. Pattoki is known as the 'City of Flowers', due to the abundance of flowers found there. It is a highly neglected city on the part of administration to provide this city as a status of district because Kasur city is very very far from Pattoki. Notable people Famous personalities of Pattoki include Arif Nakai who was ex- chief minister Punjab. belong to its vicinity and lives in nearby village Wan Adhan. As well as One Pound Fish Man who is a singer who was born in the city. Also Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan who was ex - Speaker of Punjab Assembly lives nearby its village in Lambey Jagir in a small village near a Phool nagar town. Location Pattoki lies on the N-5 National Highway about away from the Lahore, the capital of Punjab Province. It is an important railway station between the Okara Distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okara, Pakistan
Okara ( Punjabi, ur, ), is the capital city of Okara District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The name Okara is derived from ''Okaan'', which is the name of a type of tree. It is the 23rd largest city of Pakistan by population. The city is located southwest of the city of Lahore and Faisalabad is 100 km bypassing away Ravi River. It is known for its agriculture-based economy and cotton mills. The nearest major city to Okara is Sahiwal, which was formerly known as Montgomery. Kasur is also located in the east of the city. Pakistan military dairy farms, known for their cheese, are situated in Okara. Pul Dhool near Abdulla Sugar Mill is a town in the Okara district. Pul Dhool is on Hujra Chunian road. From Hujra Shah Muqeem 9KM and from Chunian 17KM.These farms were established before the creation of Pakistan in 1947. Climate The climate of Okara is usually warm and dry. The coldest months are December to February, when temperatures may drop to , with moderate rainfall. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahiwal
Sahiwal (Punjabi language, Punjabi and ur, ), formerly known as Montgomery, is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the List of most populous cities in Pakistan, 21st largest city of Pakistan by population and the administrative capital of both Sahiwal District and Sahiwal Division. Sahiwal is approximately 180 km from the major city Lahore and 100 km from Faisalabad and lies between Lahore and Multan. The city lies in a densely populated region between the Sutlej and Ravi rivers. The principal crops are wheat, cotton, tobacco, legumes, potato and oil seeds. Cotton goods and lacquered woodwork are manufactured. History Following the Ummayad Arab conquest of Punjab cities of Uch and Multan, led by Muhammad bin Qasim. Arabs of Emirate of Multan ruled the region of Sahiwal for few centuries. Then Sahiwal remained part of Multan province of Mamluk dynasty. Sahiwal also remained associated with historic city of Depalpur. The modern day city of Sahiwal was founded in 186 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chichawatni
Chichawatni ( pa, , ur, ) is a city in the Sahiwal District of the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the administrative center of Chichawatni Tehsil. Situated near the old main road called Grand Trunk Road, it lies approximately from the district capital, Sahiwal. In 2011, Chichawatni's population was estimated at approximately 160,000. History From the beginning of the 7th century ''Rajput Bhatti kingdoms'' dominated eastern portions of Pakistan and northern India. In 997 CE, Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, took over the Ghaznavid dynasty empire established by his father, Sultan Sebuktegin, In 1005 he conquered the Shahis in Kabul in 1005, and followed it by the conquests of some western Punjab region. Eastern Regions of Punjab from Multan to Rawalpindi in north (Including region of present-day Faisalabad, previously called Lyallpur) remained under Rajput rule until 1193. The Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire later ruled the region. The Punjab region became predominantly Muslim du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mian Channu
Mian Channu, alternately spelled Mian Chunnun, is the capital city of Mian Channu Tehsil in Khanewal District, Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab province of Pakistan. Etymology The city was named after a Sufism, Sufi saint, Baba Mian Channu, who had lived there at one point. After his death, he was buried there. There is an urban legend about the name; it is believed that during the British rule, administration attempted to change the name of the city. They painted all boards with the new name. However, an unknown vandal changed the boards back to the original name. They tried repeatedly in vain, and since then, the name of the city remained 'Mian Channu'. Mian Channu has many services and areas for its inhabitants, as well as tourists, such as educational institutions, a medical unit, a railway station, a fruit mandi, a park, and a public library. A mosque, temple, and gurdwara was built to perform religious services for all communities. History In the year 1919, Mian Channu was c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khanewal
Khanewal () is a city and the capital of Khanewal District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the 36th largest city of Pakistan by population. Khanewal is named after the earliest settlers here who belonged to the caste ‘Daha’ (A Sub-Caste of Panwar Rajput) and used ‘Khan’ in their names. That is how the city came to be known as ‘khan-e-wal’. The district contains four tehsils which are as following: * Khanewal Tehsil * Mian Channu Tehsil * Kabirwala Tehsil * Jahanian Tehsil Khanewal was made separate district in 1985, previously it was a tehsil of Multan district. Khanewal area was populated by Zayadat Khan, the forefather of the Daha family.Our History , District Khanewal. Khanewal.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 4 January 2022, from https://khanewal.punjab.gov.pk/history. It is said that he was originally from Dharwar but then migrated to Bahawalpur. After trying his luck in Bahawalpur, he moved to Pak Pattan. Then in the 1820s, he moved to this region after g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khanpur, Rahim Yar Khan
Khanpur ( ur, ) is a city and capital of Khanpur Tehsil of the Rahim Yar Khan District, Bahawalpur Division, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the 45th-largest city of Pakistan by population, according to the 2017 census. Demography According to the census of 2017, the city population was 203,597 with an annual growth rate of 2.6%. As of 2009, the recorded population of Khanpur was 156,152. And, according to 2017 Census Report, the total population of Khanpur Tehsil is 983,415. Climate Khanpur has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification ''BWh'') with hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is low, but some rain does fall in the monsoon season from July to September. See also * Sipra * Gujjar * Punjabi people * Liaquat Pur * Firoza * Rahim yar Khan * Bahawalpur * Bahawalpur (princely state) * Rajput Rajput (from Sanskrit ''raja-putra'' 'son of a king') is a large multi-component cluster of castes, kin bodies, and local groups, sharing social ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khairpur, Pakistan
Khairpur( Sindhi and ur, ) is a city and the capital of the Khairpur District, in Pakistan's Sindh province. History The Talpur dynasty was established in 1783 by Mir Fateh Ali Khan, who declared himself the first ''Rais'', or ruler of Sindh, after defeating the Kalhoras at the Battle of Halani. The death of Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur, founder of the Khairpur branch abdicated power to his eldest son Mir Rustam 'Ali Khan, in 1811. Rustam's youngest half brother, 'Ali Murad, strengthened his hand by signing a treaty with the British in 1832, in which he secured recognition as the independent ruler of Khairpur in exchange for surrendering control of foreign relations to the British in 1838, as well as use of Sindh's roads and the Indus River. Rustam ruled until 1842, when abdicated in favor of his youngest brother Mir Ali Murad. Ali Murad helped the British in 1845-7 during the Turki campaign, but was later accused of plotting against the British in 1851–2, and so was stripp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mehrabpur
Mehrabpur ( ur, ), ( Sindhi:محرابپور), is a city in the Naushahro Firoz District in Sindh province of Pakistan. The city is administratively subdivided into 8 Union Councils. It has a busy railway station on the main railway line between Karachi and Lahore. It is a junction station with a disused branch line to Naushahro Feroze. History Mir Mehrab Khan Talpur came here from Khairpur and made his residence with his family after that most villagers came here and made their residency and name the village Mehrabpur. Mehrabpur was also in the way of the Indus River in previous history. Mehrabpur station was inaugurated in 1914. It has an attractive market that covers most of the surrounding areas. Mehrabpur City Has a Very Large Furniture Market Which is the Largest in Sindh Province after Karachi, Mehrabpur also Has a Large Market Of wheat, and rice Called Gala Mandi which is the largest in Sindh and Second Largest In Pakistan. Mehrabpur Also Have Some Notable Names In N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
