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'''Makhad''' (Urdu:''' مکھڈ ''') is a historical town in [[Attock District]] in northern [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province, [[Pakistan]]. It is one of the last towns separating the Punjab from the rugged [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|North-West Frontier Province]]. The boundary is marked by the fast-flowing [[Indus River]]. |
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In the mid-19th century the town was under the control of [[Sher Ahmad Khan]], the Khan of Makhad. This was the last point reached by the British [[Indus flotilla]] of steamboats which once plied the river (Shaw 1998). The town is also home to the Pir of Makhad. From [[Islamabad]], Makhad can be accessed by road by reaching [[Pindi Gheb]] via [[Fateh Jang]] on GT road. |
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Though a historically significant town and having the typical rugged beauty of the northern Punjab, Makhad is one of the many towns that would be completely submerged if the controversial [[Kalabagh Dam]] is built. |
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The [[Piracha]] tribe, which is one of the largest in Pakistan and is today scattered all over the country and even [[India]], is said to have become a large clan in Makhad in the 10th century. Makhad is also famous in the region for originating a popular desert known as Makhaddi Halwa. |
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Famous personalities of Makhad Sharif: |
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Mr. Parvez Ahmed Paracha is one of the foremost scholars, thinkers, poets and sculptors of the 21st century from Makhad Sharif. He was excommunicated after he married outside of his tribe. He was also stripped of millions of acres of land. His life story can be equated to King Edward VIII. Mr. Paracha left the comfort and luxury of his assets and immigrated to the US in 1988.** |
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An astute scholar of art he spent several years at Karachi's National Art Academy. Seeing very limited success for his art he took up a job with Pakistan Television, where he was the set designer for the famous drama series Waris. Although he was offered a leading role in the drama series, he decided to continue being a set designer. |
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Currently, Mr.Paracha lives in the United States. |
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==References== |
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*Shaw, Isobell (1998), ''Pakistan Handbook'', p. 363. |
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** Rajput M. (2011) Delusional Pakistanis and it's Basis |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.attockonians.com Attockonians] |
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*[http://vidpk.com/view_video.php?vid=8321 Makhaddi Halwa] |
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[[Category:Attock District]] |
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