Model Town Humak
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- Please note: Humak is also the name of the Union Council governing this town, as well as the nearby Kotha Kalan and Naizian
| Humak | |
| — suburb town — | |
| Model Town Humak | |
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| Coordinates (Community centre*): | |
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Islamabad Capital Territory |
| District | Islamabad |
| Started | 1984 |
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| Government | |
| - Type | Union Council |
| - District Coordinating Officer | |
| - Zila Nazim | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| *Humak community Center (bbs). Google Maps (02 2006). | |
Model Town Humak is a suburb town of Islamabad city that was started in 1984. Being situated in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan on Kahuta Road, Model Town is situated on Humak village land. The Swaan River flows by it.
The area was formerly a jungle. According to District Rawalpindi gazzette of 1893, Humak was on the main railway line from Jhelum to Rawalpindi. Railway lines' paths have since changed. The community now has more than 1500 homes and built in an organised way, following the constructional map provided by Capital Development Authority.
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[edit] Sectors of Model Town Humak
Model Town Humak has three sectors, named in the local language (Urdu) as:
- Humak Sharqi (Eastern Humak)
- Humak Gharbi (Western Humak)
- Humak Zimni (Humak extension)
Schools and mosques are abundant throughout the town, with one in Humak Zimni being particularly prominent due to its large graveyard. "Children Welfare School" is one of the government school serving for education and training of children up to seven years of age.
[edit] Humak Sharqi
Humak Sharqui is located on the eastern entrance to the town. It was the sector that developed first, thus, it is the oldest sector. The area is mostly residential, having very few commercial points.
[edit] Humak Gharbi
The western region of Humak is mostly commercial, having abundant shops. The "Police Training Academy" is also located in this area.
[edit] Humak Zimni
This sector was developed after the above-mentioned sectors, as an extension of Humak. Its back concides with the, "Defence Housing Authority phase II" (DHA-II). In addition to the greaveyard, there is a community centre. A park is also in development.
[edit] Humak industrial area
A separate area of Humak constitutes several industrial units. Some of the Humak industries are as follows:
- Sheena textile industries
- Pepsi factory
- Yamaha (former)
[edit] Ethnic groups residing in Humak
Most of Humak's residents are muslims. However, non-muslims also exist. All men and women are followers of Islamic and Pakistani traditions. A large number of residents are educated and are professionals in different fields, contributing for Pakistan.
[edit] Nature in Model Town
[edit] Birds
Pied Kingfisher
House Sparrow
Common Myna
Common Kingfisher
Common Buzzard
Black Drongo
House Crow
Common Babbler
Oriental Magpie Robin
Red-vented Bulbul
Hoopoe
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Spotted Dove
Eurasian Collared Dove
Cattle Egret
Little Egret
Common Swift
Little Green Bee-eater
[edit] Plants
Cannabis sativa(Bheng)
Ficus pumila
[edit] Insects
[edit] Problems
Uncleanliness and illegal shops are the major problems of Model Town.
[edit] See also
- Pakistan
- Islamabad Capital Territory
- Capital Development Authority
- List of Plants Suitable for Pakistani Gardens
