Narowal ( ur, ) is a city located on the western bank of river
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in the northeast of the province
Punjab
Punjab (; Punjabi: پنجاب ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ; ; also romanised as ''Panjāb'' or ''Panj-Āb'') is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, comprising ...
,
Pakistan
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. The city is the capital of
district Narowal, and a part of the Gujranwala division. It is the
94th largest city of Pakistan. The city is consist of beautiful historical villages i.e.
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.The economy is largely agriculture-based but Football production and handicrafts industries also exist. Narowal is also known as the house of Knowledge as it houses many universities campuses, including the University of Narowal, University of Engineering and Technology Narowal Campus, University College of Veterinary and Animal sciences Narowal Campus. Famous poet, intellectual and
Lenin Prize recipient
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Faiz Ahmad ''Faiz'' (13 February 1911 – 20 November 1984; Urdu, Punjabi:
فیض احمد فیض) was a Pakistani poet, and author of Urdu and Punjabi literature. Faiz was one of the most celebrated Pakistani Urdu writers of his time. Out ...
stand tall among many of the city's leading figures. Pakistani pop singer
Abrar-ul-Haq who is also a politician belongs to the city.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Faiz Ahmad ''Faiz'' (13 February 1911 – 20 November 1984; Urdu, Punjabi:
فیض احمد فیض) was a Pakistani poet, and author of Urdu and Punjabi literature. Faiz was one of the most celebrated Pakistani Urdu writers of his time. Out ...
Park is the leading recreational place in the District. A famous Sikh Temple,
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, also called Kartarpur Sahib, is a gurdwara in Kartarpur, located in Shakargarh, Narowal District, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is built on the historic site where the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, s ...
lies in the East of Narowal.
Punjab
Punjab (; Punjabi: پنجاب ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ; ; also romanised as ''Panjāb'' or ''Panj-Āb'') is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, comprising ...
,
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 ...
.
Geography
Narowal lies from 31° 55' to 32° 30' latitude and 74° 35' to 75° 21' longitude. It is located in the northeast part of
Punjab, Pakistan
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, about 96 kilometers north of the provincial capital
Lahore
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. The Narowal District borders
Sialkot
Sialkot ( ur, ) is a city located in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the capital of Sialkot District and the 13th most populous city in Pakistan. The boundaries of Sialkot are joined with Jammu (the winter capital of Indian administered Jammu and Ka ...
to the west,
Sheikhupura to the South,
Gurdaspur
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(Eastern Punjab, India) to the east, and the
Kathua
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District and
Jammu
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Kashmir to the north.
Etymology
Although contradictory beliefs exist, the widely held narrative states that Narowal derived its name from a landlord Naro Singh Bajwa back in Sixteenth-century.
History
In the sixteenth century, Narowal was a small village consisting of only a few houses of labourers around the farmhouse of Land-Lord Naro Singh Bajwa o. The city is the capital of
Narowal District
Narowal District (Punjabi and ur, ), is a district in the province of Punjab of Pakistan. Narowal city is the capital of the district. During the British rule, Narowal was the town of Raya Khas tehsil of Sialkot District. Narowal District ...
. The history of modern Narowal dates back to 90 years when Britishers established a railway link between eastern and western Punjab in its bid to strengthen their grip over Punjab. With the establishment of the railway junctions, investment begins to flow and the city begins to flourish with the passage of time. After the partition and establishment of Pakistan, the railway line between the east and west Punjab was blown off for security reasons. Initially, Narowal was a part of
Sialkot
Sialkot ( ur, ) is a city located in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the capital of Sialkot District and the 13th most populous city in Pakistan. The boundaries of Sialkot are joined with Jammu (the winter capital of Indian administered Jammu and Ka ...
district, later gained the status of Tehsil before becoming the District in 1992.
Demography
The population of Narowal consists of various ethnic groups including Punjabi almost 80%, the peoples who migrated from India to Pakistan in 1947 during partition (in Pakistan they are known as a mohajir)19%, and Pathan including other minor groups 1%. Punjabi is the predominant Language with Urdu second large language.
The majority religion is Islam 98%, Christians are 1.5% and Sikhs and Hindus are .5% approx.
Economy
![NarowalMainRd](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/NarowalMainRd.jpg)
Narowal is an agro-based economy. Its fertile field produces high-quality rice, wheat, maze, corn, and Sugar cane. Rice especially produced in Narowal, is a major export and earn foreign exchange reserves for Pakistan. Wheat production secures food security of the country.
Except that football manufacturing especially stitching, handicraft is included among industries of Narowal. Various bazaars including Zafarwal Road bazaar, Railway Bazar, Chota Bazar, are famous commercial points while Circular Road Narowal is emerging as a new business hub in the city.
Education
Narowal is known as the house of knowledge. Its literacy rate is highest among neighbouring districts. It is the house of various universities and colleges like the University of Narowal. Upgraded from the sub-campus of the University of Gujrat, Narowal campus, the university caters to the needs of youth.
University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Narowal campus is another university located in Narowal.
University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is another university campus located on Shakargarh Road, Narowal.
Narowal public school is also one of the largest school in Narowal. C.M.S. High School Narowal is the oldest school in the region, owned by the famous L.D.BE. Which is the same system that owns institutes like Forman Christian College, Kinnaird College, and Cathedral schools Lahore.
References
External links
Profile of Narowal District
UET's official website.Official Website of District Government NarowalConstruction Company in Pakistan
{{Administrative divisions of Narowal District
Populated places in Narowal District