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It is rich in its culture multiple [[Sindhi languages]] are spoken. K.N.SHAH is mostly known for its MELA which is celerbated on the URS of Sufi Saint Hazrat Juriayal Shah Jilani in Safar month of Islamic Calender. Every year this event is arranged by and People across the Sindh come here & pay tribute to the Sufi Saint. This is the oldest Mela celerated with zeal & fervour. Different kinds of Sweets' stalls are installed & many recreational activities are also installed. Besides, People of K.N.Shah are very Hospitable & Loveable. |
It is rich in its culture multiple [[Sindhi languages]] are spoken. K.N.SHAH is mostly known for its MELA (میلا) which is celerbated on the URS of Sufi Saint Hazrat Juriayal Shah Jilani in Safar month of Islamic Calender. Every year this event is arranged by and People across the Sindh come here & pay tribute to the Sufi Saint. This is the oldest Mela celerated with zeal & fervour. Different kinds of Sweets' stalls are installed & many recreational activities are also installed. Besides, People of K.N.Shah are very Hospitable & Loveable. |
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The Students are very hardworking, deidcated & intellectual. They participate in differnt competitive exam & they are serving with distinction in the armed forces of Pakistan. |
The Students are very hardworking, deidcated & intellectual. They participate in differnt competitive exam & they are serving with distinction in the armed forces of Pakistan. |
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Revision as of 19:36, 27 October 2019
K.N.SHAH
Khairpur Nathan 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) |
| Population | |
• Total | 280,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Khairpur Nathan Shah Taluka is a city and taluka of Dadu District in the Sindh province of Pakistan.[1]
History
The city was given the name of the Sufi Saint Hazrat Nathan Shah. K.N.Shah is also famous for its sacrificies for the sake of DEMOCRACY in paksitan. 12 martyrs of Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD) who were allegedly gunned down on 12th September 1983 in Khairpur Nathan Shah town of Dadu District. These brave People fought valiantly 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 martyrs 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 Khoonharo and Manzoor Ahmed Chandio.
Demographics
As per 2017 Census the population is 334,258 spread across villages and UCs.
Facilities
The city includes a civil hospital, a civil court, one police station, high schools, primary schools, and one college. The city has various banks including the National Bank of Pakistan, HBL, MCB, Bank Al Habib.
Culture
It is rich in its culture multiple Sindhi languages are spoken. K.N.SHAH is mostly known for its MELA (میلا) which is celerbated on the URS of Sufi Saint Hazrat Juriayal Shah Jilani in Safar month of Islamic Calender. Every year this event is arranged by and People across the Sindh come here & pay tribute to the Sufi Saint. This is the oldest Mela celerated with zeal & fervour. Different kinds of Sweets' stalls are installed & many recreational activities are also installed. Besides, People of K.N.Shah are very Hospitable & Loveable. The Students are very hardworking, deidcated & intellectual. They participate in differnt competitive exam & they are serving with distinction in the armed forces of Pakistan.
Notables
- Aamir Hussain Panhwar (PAS/DMG) is an Assistant Commissioner. He is the only from K.N.SHAH who secured 1st position in entire SINDH & 20th Position all over Pakistan in CSS Exam 2013.
References
27°05′N 67°44′E / 27.083°N 67.733°E
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