Naushera

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Naushehra
نوشہره
Town
Naushehra
Location in Pakistan
Coordinates: 32°34′08″N 72°09′11″E / 32.56889°N 72.15306°E / 32.56889; 72.15306Coordinates: 32°34′08″N 72°09′11″E / 32.56889°N 72.15306°E / 32.56889; 72.15306
Country  Pakistan
Region Punjab Province
District Khushab District
Time zone PST (UTC+5)

Naushehra, (Urdu: نوشہره‎), is a town and sub-Tehsil (administrative subdivisions) of Khushab District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan.[1] It is the main town of Soon Valley. The town is situated 48 kilometers (30 mi) from Khushab city and 68 kilometers (42 mi) from Kallar Kahar town in the heart of valley, surrounded by high hills, beautiful lakes, jungles, natural pools and ponds. It is also blessed with ancient civilization, natural resources, and fertile farms. The general height of surrounding hills is around 2500 feet above sea level, with several peaks reaching over 3000 feet.

History

In the Soon valley of Salt Range, Naushehra, the main town of the valley, and its surroundings villages are always notable as the centre and home of the Awan tribe.[2]

During British period, a middle school was established which was later on given the status of High School. After the independence,in 1976, a Government College was established, now enjoying the status of Government Degree College Naushera.[3] In the early twentieth century A police station was also established.

After the creation of Pakistan,in 1960 when Sargodha was given the status of an Independent District with Shahpur as one of its Tehsil, this town was included in this District. When Khushab became the district, consists of 3 tehsils: Khushab, Noorpur, and Quaidabad, Naushehra was given the status of sub-tehsil.

Culture

Being as a tribe of Arabs origin, the local people follows Islamic culture and traditions. Unlike the other parts of Punjab where most people, follow the Indian form of the marriage ceremony, the marriages in Naushera are still arranged according to the Islamic traditions and wedding ceremony usually takes place at the mosques. Nikah is attended by close family members, relatives, and friends of groom and bride. Usually, the men and women are made to sit separately, in different rooms, or have a purdah (curtain) separating them. Luddi is famous folk dance on occasions of happiness. Also dhol and shehnai are famous musical instruments for celebrations.

References

  1. ↑ Local Government Elections - Government of Pakistan
  2. ↑ History of Awan, by Muhammad Sarwar Khan Awan, 2009 by the Al- Faisal Nashran, Lahore.
  3. ↑ Government Degree College, Naushera

External links

Administrative divisions of Khushab District
Capital
Tehsils
Towns
Union councils
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