Jinnah Park is a public park located in
Peshawar city of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
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Overview and History
Jinnah Park is located on the
Grand Trunk (GT) Road opposite to
Balahisar Fort in Peshawar.
It was called Cunningham Park in the past. In July 1947, British government held referendum regarding partition and joining of
NWFP (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) either to India and Pakistan in Jinnah Park then Cunningham Park. In 2011, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa constructed digital fountain in the park.
See also
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Shahi Bagh
Shahi Bagh ( ps, شاهي باغ , ur, ) is one of the oldest and largest gardens in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. It is a Mughal-era park located in the Peshawar city near the Arbab Niaz Stadium and has been a hub for political meeti ...
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Wazir Bagh Peshawar
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Army Stadium Peshawar
References
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Peshawar
Peshawar District
Tourist attractions in Peshawar
Parks in Pakistan
Parks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa