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'''Khairpur Nathan Shah |
'''Khairpur Nathan Shah''' is a city and [[tehsil|''taluka'']] of [[Dadu District]] in the [[Sindh]] province of Pakistan. |
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== History == |
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The city was given the name of the [[Sufi]] Saint Nathan Shah. |
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K.N.Shah is also famous for its sacrifices for the sake of democracy in Pakistan. 12 martyrs of Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD) who were allegedly gunned down on 12 September 1983 in Khairpur Nathan Shah town of Dadu District. These people fought against the dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1983 MRD Movement led by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and they sacrificed their lives for the democratic struggle. Those who were martyred by the Zia dictator's regime included Abdul Ghani Abro, Abdul Aziz Lakhair, Nizamuddin Naich, Abdul Nabu Khoso, Allahwarrayo Langah, Shahnawaz Khoso, Habibullah Leghari, Deedar Ali Khokhar, Zameer Hussain Jagirani, Aijaz Hussain Khooharo and Manzoor Ahmed Chandio. |
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== Demographics == |
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As per 2017 Census the population is 334,258 spread across villages and UCs. |
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== Facilities == |
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The city includes a public library named as wafa nathan shahi (under construction) and private library named as Leaders Library by Bilqees Razia Welfare Trust, civil hospital, a civil court, one police station, high schools, primary schools, and two colleges.one Girls one boys college The city has various banks including the National Bank of Pakistan, HBL, MCB, Bank Al Habib.Sindh Bank and it has one main road, with bunch of roads. |
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== Culture == |
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It is rich in its culture multiple [[Sindhi languages]] are spoken. K.N.SHAH is mostly known for its MELA (میلا) which is celebrated on the URS of Sufi Saint Juriayal Shah Jilani in Safar month of [[Islamic calendar]]. Every year this event is arranged by and People across the Sindh come here and pay tribute to the Sufi Saint. This is the oldest Mela. Different kinds of Sweets' stalls are installed and many recreational activities are also installed. The Students participate in different competitive exam & they are serving with distinction in the armed forces of Pakistan. KN Shah has also contributed in sindhi poetry. The Names of Poets are: |
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Wafa Nathan Shahi, Gulzar Siyal, Imran Anjum, Zulifqar Gadehi, Nashtar Nathan Shahi, Sarvech Nathan Shahi, Taseer Nathan Shahi, Bakht Buriro, Ameer Mastana, Sathi Mehboob, Sajan Setai, Saaqi Mansoor, Azad Zangejo, Irfan Lateefi, Raja Bajaaj, Mujahid Mashori, Jawad Nathan Shahi, Sannaullah Odho, Javed Gadehi, Fayaz Baloch, Waqar Nathan Shahi, Imdaad Ali Babar, Asghar Gozai, Raaz Nathan Shahi (Rakhyal Morai), Asim Nathan Shahi (Ghulam Rasool Solangi), Qamar Nathan Shahi, Muneer Rahujo Gozai, Muneer Buriro, Shahab Abbasi, Ayaz Buriro, Aneer Magsi, Shabeer laghari, Ehsaan Aakash, Nasreen Syed, Hameed Gozai, Madhosh Meer, Zulfi Nathan Shahi, Sikayal Mallah, Sikandar Sanam Babar, Gul Sindhi, Kashif Chandio, Nadeem Chandio, Nadeem Wadho, Awais Noor |
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== Notables == |
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* Yaseen Qurban Khooharo (PAAS) DS to Sindh Governor. CSS 2008 |
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* Aamir Hussain Panhwar (PAS/DMG) is an Deputy Commissioner. CSS 2013. |
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* Saeed Ahmad Khooharo, Mukhtiarkar K.N.Shah |
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@ K.N.Shah has contributed towards Armed Forces of Pakistan, with more than 20 officers in Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force. |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Populated places in Dadu District]] |
[[Category:Populated places in Dadu District]] |
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[[Category:Tehsils of Dadu District]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:28, 25 November 2024
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K.N.SHAH | |
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| Khairpur Nathan Shah | |
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| Coordinates: 27°06′N 67°44′E / 27.1°N 67.73°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Dadu District |
| Government | |
| • MPA | Abdul Aziz Junejo |
| • MNA | Irfan Zafar Laghari |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Khairpur Nathan Shah is a city and taluka of Dadu District in the Sindh province of Pakistan.