Hafizabad

Hafizabad
حافظ آباد
City
Hafizabad
Punjab Dist HafizAbad
Country Pakistan
Region Punjab
Union councils 25
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC+6)
Area code(s) 0547

Hafizabad (Punjabi/Urdu: حافظ آباد ‎) is a city and tehsil of Hafizabad District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

Ancient history

Hafizabad is an old city. In 327 BC, during Alexander's invasion of Punjab, the territory of the Sandal Bar (where Hafizabad is now located) was reported to be a well populated area. Large cities were located in this territory, and a lot of sub states were organised here under the presidency of maharajas and rajas.[1]

In the 6th century, Hafizabad was visited by the famous Chinese traveller Xuanzang. He moved to Sangla and stayed one night in a town, then called Jaipura, which was located near the village of Koriala .

Medieval history

From the beginning of the 7th century Rajput 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 the Rawalpindi in north (Including region of present-day Hafizabad) remained under Rajput rule until 1193. The Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire later ruled the region. The Punjab region became predominately Muslim due to missionary Sufi saints whose dargahs dot the landscape of Punjab region. During the Delhi Sultanate period a big city was situated at the site of the present village of Mehdiabad. But afterwards this territory became unpopulated and jungle-like because of shortage of water and Afghan incursions. This situation persisted until Mughal Emperor Akbar's period. Hafizabad was formerly a place of some importance, and is mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari as headquarters of a Mahal. Hafiz, the founder, was a favourite of emperor Mughal Emperor Akbar.[2]

Independence

The predominantly Muslim population supported Muslim League and Pakistan Movement. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the minority Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India while Muslim refugees from India settled in the Hafizabad. Most of the refugees have since settled and inter-married into the local population.

Geography

Hafizabad is 30 miles (48 km) away in the west from Gujranwala. Connection with the city is by Gujranwala Road or Hafizabad Road. On the Wazirabad – Faisalabad Railway Section, Hafizabad is the eighth railway station. The distance to the city of Wazirabad is 37 miles (60 km). Basically it is an agricultural city. Since the construction of an interchange near Sukheke Mandi, Hafizabad is now just 22 kilometres away from the M2 motorway.

Climate

The district climate is hot during summer and during winter is cold. The Eastern has proximity of rain fall than western part. The monsoon season is from July to September. Fertile soil allow the cultivation of high quality rices. The average per month rainfall is between 50–75 millimeters.[3]

Rivers

The Chenab River originates in the snow-covered central range of the Himalayas. It receives numerous smaller streams from the lower hills which depend upon rainfall. It breaks out from a rocky gorge in the hills, six miles (10 km) to the north of Bajwat District.

Sialkot flows downward from Marala Headwork and enters Hafizabad District near Kot Kkamer, a village of Hafizabad Tehsil. It forms a natural boundary between Mandi Bahauddin and Hafizabad districts. An other very famous place is Head Sagar Complex in which an Irrigation Canal is passing over a link canal. It is a very common and interesting place for new visitors in Hafizabad.

Industry

Major portion of the country's rice exports are from Hafizabad, which is sometimes referred to as the Land of Rice or City of Rice. Cotton power loom (weaving) is the second largest industry of Hafizabad. It is linked directly with the cotton market in Faisalabad and businessmen from Faisalabad deal directly with the cotton industry in Hafizabad. It plays an important role in the development of Hafizabad. This industry has been badly affected by the energy crisis.

Before the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the per-annum income of Hafizabad just from rice was 15 million. Peshwar, Agra, Mithra, Calcutta, Karachi, and Sukker were Hafizabad's main clients. Up to 23 rice mills were there until the independence of Pakistan.

Agriculture

The following types of rice are cultivated in Hafizabad: Basmati 385, Basmati 386, Super Karnal, 1121 Sella, Ery Nine, Erey Six, Super Fan, and KS 282. White Pearl Rice is a famous rice brand of Hafizabad. Hafizabad and Jalalpur Bhattian grain market are considered to be the biggest grain rice export centres of the country.

Livestock

L&DD
Hafizabad Livestock

Hafizabad richly diversified district in livestock population. According to last Cattle Sensus there are 57321 Buffaloes, 210033 Cattle, 25112 Sheep, 122215 Goats, 2885 Horses, 47197 Asses, 2806 Mules, 346 Camel and 456865 Domestic Ppoultry.

There are Two Artificial Insemination Centers one at Tehseel Hafizabad and the other at Tehseel Pindi Bhtian. There are six working Civil Veterinary Hospitals at Hafizabad, Pindi Bhatin, Jallpur Bhatian, Sukheke Mandi, Vanike and Soianwala. there are nine working Civil Veterinary Dispensaris at Wachke, Kot Sarwar,Dhunni, Madhrianwala, Chk Bhatti, Thatha Khairumatmal,Kot Nakka, Wadror and Ghubrika. Besides all this there are Civil Veterinary Centers at village level.

CVH,D,H
Hospitals

There are two Mobile Veterinary Dispensaries at Hafizabad and Pindi Bhatian Tehseel respectively.

Lab
Laboratory HFD

District Livestock Department is headed by District Office Livstock with two Deputy Livestok Officers viz Breed Improvement and Animal Health. There are Two Additional Principal Veterinary Officers, One Senior Veterinary Officer and eighteen Veterianry Officers

Livestock Laboratory

There is a working Disease Investigation Laboratory headed by Assistant Disease Investigation Officer. where wide range of Diagnostic Test are done for the betterment of livstock of Hafizabad district.

Diseases of Livestock

Disease
Disease Map Hafizabad

Most prevalent cattle diseases are Theileriosis, Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Foot & Mouth Disease, Babesiasis, Gall Sickness and Mastitis. In poultry most common disease is New Castle Disease and Gumboro.

Saints Of District Hafizabad

Sports

Hafizabad is very famous in sports.The most famous game in the city is horse tent pegging. The best riders of the district are Malik Muhammad Akram Awan of Kot Hassan Khan and his nephew Malik Jahagir Maqbool Awan and Malik Rashid Awan a young rider and a Kabadi Player.Volleyball players: Rai Noor Muhammad Kharal (known as Noori) from Thatha Hashmat and Tariq Iqbal From Kotishaq are famous players of volleyball shooting and cricket (Prince Abbas Alvi), hockey (Muhammad Javed Olympian 1999), kabaddi: from Kot Hassan Khan (Muhammad Shfiq Awan Hafizabadi, a very young and talented kabaddi player from Punjab)etc.SOCCER(FOOTBALL): Sikandar Hayat from Kot Ishaq is one of the renowned footballers of the District, whose famous single goal made it possible for M.H.Sufi Foundation school to win Division Championship for the first time. He is the only player from the district of Hafizabad who got training from German coach Mr Hoggler in a camp which was organised by Pakistan Football Federation. Mr. KHALID Goraya from Venike Tarar is well known for his football coaching.

Notable People

Education

Over a period of time many new schools and colleges have been established in the district and the overall education standard has improved. A great educationist and social worker has played a major role in uplifting the education standard. The largest enrolment ratio of the Punjab is in Hafizabad and Rawalpindi. Literacy rate is 64% in males and 44% among females. University of the Punjab BA Gold Medalist 2012 Mohsin Ali also belongs to Mian Raheema a village located in Hafizabad, He is very famous in Media now a days, he has very successful story, he used to work at tandoor, he also appeared in Ufone commercial advertisement.[6]

Brilliant Students

Muhammad Muhsen Ali: Muhammad Muhsen Ali also known as Tandoor Boy was the topper of BA/B.Sc. Examinations 2012. He topped in BA examination and got 688 marks out of 800, which is a record in 125 Years in the history of Punjab University. Muhsen Ali belongs to a poor family of a village Mian Rahema District Hafizabad.

Colleges

Schools

∗ Govt High School Dhirenke Mirdadke

References

  1. ↑ "Hafizabad: History". Government of the Punjab. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  2. ↑ Hafizabad Town – Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 13, p. 5
  3. ↑ http://www.punjab.gov.pk/hafizabad
  4. ↑ "Saints of Hafizabad".
  5. ↑ http://apnahafizabad.com/saints-of-district-hafizabad.html
  6. ↑ "History of Hafizabad".

Coordinates: 32°04′N 73°41′E / 32.067°N 73.683°E / 32.067; 73.683

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