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Rawalpindi (other)
Rawalpindi, colloquially known as Pindi, is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is a commercial and industrial hub, being the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. Located near the Soan River in north-western Punjab, it is the world's third largest Punjabi-speaking city (after Lahore and Faisalabad). Rawalpindi is situated adjacent to Pakistan's capital Islamabad; and the two are jointly known as "twin cities", constituting a single contiguous metropolitan area. Prior to Islamabad's establishment, Rawalpindi served as the country's federal capital from 1959 to 1967. Located on the Pothohar Plateau of northern Punjab, Rawalpindi remained a small town of little importance up until the 18th century. The region is known for its ancient heritage, for instance the neighbouring city of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1765, the ruling Gakhars were defeated and the city came under Sukerchakia Misl. During the Sikh-era, Rawalpindi, from a small re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Districts Of Pakistan
City Districts of Pakistan are districts in Pakistan are primarily comprising urban areas, such as a mega city or large metropolitan areas. Out of the 150 total districts in Pakistan, only 8 were designated as "city districts" in 2001. These city districts have administrative boards responsible for specific areas of governance within their jurisdictions. The degree of administrative autonomy varies significantly among these districts. Administrative structure City districts consist of a three-tier or four-tier system of government. Each city district is subdivided into Tehsils (or Towns), which are further subdivided into ''Union Councils'', which may further be subdivided into ''Wards''. List of city districts Sindh Province Karachi City is a division itself and it comprises seven districts that work together under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation. * Karachi Central District (established 1996) * Karachi East District (established 1972) * Karachi South District (establis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
