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In 1759-60, [[Maratha]] forces had captured the city of Attock. This feat is still remembered in [[Marathi |
In 1759-60, [[Maratha]] forces had captured the city of Attock. This feat is still remembered in [[Marathi language]] by the phrase "Atkepar", meaning "beyond Attock". |
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===British rule=== |
===British rule=== |
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The city's foundations were laid in 1903, and it was named Campbellpur after Sir Campbell. The city was established near Near Attok Fort[[Atock fort]]. That was major routes towards centrel asia |
The city's foundations were laid in 1903, and it was named Campbellpur after Sir Campbell. The city was established near Near Attok Fort[[Atock fort]]. That was major routes towards centrel asia |
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Revision as of 18:40, 18 January 2011
Attock | |
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Established | 1904 |
| Incorporated | 1978 |
| Government | |
| • Founded By | Sir Campbell |
| Area | |
• City | 6,857 km2 (2,648 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
• City | 1,274,935 |
| • Urban | 260,724 |
| • Metro | 1,014,211 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | 057 |
| Website | www.attocknews.com www.attockonians.com |
Attock (Urdu: اٹک), the headquarters of Attock District, is a city located in the northern border of the Punjab province of Pakistan, and also a border district on the river Indus. Its old name, before 1985, was Campbellpur.
It is just 80 km (50 mi) from Rawalpindi, 100 km (62 mi) from Peshawar, and 10 km (6 mi) from the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra.
History
Maratha rule
In 1759-60, Maratha forces had captured the city of Attock. This feat is still remembered in Marathi language by the phrase "Atkepar", meaning "beyond Attock".
British rule
The city's foundations were laid in 1903, and it was named Campbellpur after Sir Campbell. The city was established near Near Attok FortAtock fort. That was major routes towards centrel asia
1947-Present
Although Pakistan had become independent from Britain in 1947, it wasn't until 1978 that the name Attock was adopted for the city.
Attock's first oil well was drilled in Khaur in 1915. It has an oil and gas field, Dakhini, near Jand, which produces one-third of Pakistan's oil. [citation needed]
Geography and climate
Attock is located at 33° 46' 20N Latitude and 72° 22' 6E Longitude. It has an altitude of 348 metres (1,142 feet). The average annual rainfall in the district is 783 mm (30.8 in).[1]
Attock District's climate is characterized by very hot summers and very cold winters. The maximum temperature reaches 40°C. The northern part is more humid, with a relatively moderate climate as compared to the southern part.
The river Indus flows on the western and northern sides of the district; the Haro River comes from Haripur and passes through the Attock tehsil on the north of the Kala Chitta Range. The land consists mainly of hills, plateaus, and dissected plains. The area north of the Haro River is a flood plain with fertile soil.
Attock District (Urdu: اٹک ) is located in the northwest of the Punjab province of Pakistan. The district was created in 1904 by the merger of Talagang tehsil from the Jhelum District and the Pindigheb, Fatehjang and Attock tehsils from Rawalpindi District of British Raj. The original name was Campbellpore district after Sir Campbell who founded the city of Campbellpore to the southeast of Attock Town. The name of the district was changed to Attock in 1978.
Attock District is bordered by the Haripur and Swabi districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to the north, the district of Rawalpindi to the east, the district of Chakwal ot the southeast, the district of Mianwali to the southwest, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province districts of Kohat and Nowshera to the west and northwest. The river Indus forms the western boundary of the district
Educvational Instititions
There are several educational intitutions in the district that has played a significant role in educating the local as well as people from other areas.
Administration
As well as being the district capital, the city of Attock is also the administrative centre of Attock Tehsil. The city is subdivided into three Union Councils, which are[2]
- Meherpura(ATTOCK-I)
- Civil Bazar(ATTOCK-II)
- Chhoi (ATTOCK-III)
Economy
Syntex Pharmaceutical
Syntex pharmaceutical was formed on 1989. It is Attock's Largest Private manufacturing firm. It's CEO Mirza Abdul Rehman is one of the well known personality in the city. This company has over 350 employees and producing several medicines including other medicated products.[3]
Khaur Village
Khaur Village is a very famous in POL (Pakistan Oil Limited).Union council, Hospital, Degree College , Telephone Exchange and many private schools a very famous (Izak Puplic School)(New Active English School Khaur City). Very honor person Faqeer Mian Ahmad Meervi is a (Roohani) person contribute 50 year. His Grand son Haji Muhammad Ishaq (general Secretary all private school association Attock) and his 3rd generation Muhammad Waqas Qadri Director of organization.....
Village of Thatta
"Village of Thatta" has been one of the most important villages of the District. It is believed to have been founded by Sher Shah Suri, while some believe that it was founded much earlier, in the time of Alexander's invasion. The Khattar family of this village has played a very important role in the progress of the country and the region.[4][5]
Village OF Mithial
Mithial village is also very famous in district attock.The people belong to this village are also from khattar family.They are mostly farmers.It is situated on main kohat-rawalpindi road.
See also
there is also a village of pindsultani
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics - Attock City
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Attock
- ^ http://www.syntexpharma.com.pk/index.htm
- ^ Book titled Tareekh e Attock, (History Of Attock)
- ^ Annuals of Attock district council
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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