Ghaziabad, Pakistan

Ghazi Abad غازی آباد is an emerging town of Chichawatni Tehsil in Punjab, Pakistan. Present on the road head of Chechawatni- Burewala; connecting Karachi with Lahore and Islamabad. It includes following villages:-

• 169/9-L (largest village)
• 170/9-L
• 171/9-L
• 172/9-L
• 173/9-L
• 174/9-L
• 20/11-L
• 21/11-L Synonym: Ghaziabad
• 22/11.L
• 23/11.L
• 24/11.L
• 25/11-L
• 26/11-L Synonym: Shamsabad
• 28/11-L

Ghaziabad غازی آباد
Town
Ghaziabad غازی آباد
Coordinates: 30.29°N 72.39°E
Country	Pakistan
Province	Punjab
District	Sahiwal
Government
Elevation	156 m (512 ft)
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)

History

As per the District Gazetteer 1883-84,[1] Sahiwal (earlier known as; Montgomery and formally Gugera), the entire area was rarely populated; with nearly three thousand inhabitants in 1881 census. The current area was neither cultivated nor showing some civilized shape till mid 19th century. After WW1, British government gave award land to military veterans in the area keep the area under direct control, while bringing civilization in the area.

Inspector. Raja ShahRehman was among the initial settlers in the area, who was also awarded land in 21-11L. Subsequently, his brothers Capt (R) ShahJahan, Capt (R) ShahZaman migrated from Dadhocha, Rawalpindi and established their base here. In early 60s the compensation was given to Mirpur Dam displaced families and a large number of agriculture land was allotted to them.

Raja Ghulam sarwar from tehsil gujarkhan also took a great role in establishing this town.He is also a Lumberdar of this village.His son Raja Zafar ul Alam laterly become Chairman and Nazim of this union council and he is also a Lumberdar.

The area got a proper shape when canal system was established after Indus water treaty in 1962. The land got cultivated and prosperity became obvious.

Jaggery گُڑ Production

Significance

The Word Ghazi is associated with term Islamic Warrior, the name was given to the village due to military contributions of earlier and subsequent residents.

Adda Ghaziabad

Adda Ghaziabad , the main Town Centre is a commercial hub for locals. Presence of banks, police station, mobile / food markets, jewelry and garment shops gives it a distinct status among the small commercial setups. A number of residential colonies are also present and getting popularity among the new settlers. It is a major milk collection area for Olper, Nestle', Pak Dairies and Gourmet companies.

Occupation

Most of villagers are dependent on agriculture, while a large number is associated with government and private services. Due to commercial town 'Ghaziabad' , a number of locals are trying their luck in business activities also.

Bricks Making

Some labor are also found in bricks factory, however the number of these families are found less after government imposed restriction of child labor.

Government has already allotted 'Ghori pal' land to few significant families also.

Education

Due to its central location, the area is specially getting fame with respect to educational facilities. Besides government schools for boys and girls, It also offer a number of other private and government ventures like Franchise of Allied, Educator and Divisional Public School (DPS). The area also offer quality Islamic education in various small Mardissa, present in the form of Al-Qalam Institute.

References

1. 1983-84, Arya Press (Google Books reproduced). "District Gazetteer - Montgomery". Google.books.com. Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)