Thursday 29 September 2011

Tourism & Traveling Information


Distance between Gujrat and Other Pakistani Cities
By road distance between Gujrat and various other Pakistani cities is given below.
Islamabad to Gujrat180km
Lahore to Gujrat 120km
Sialkot to Gujrat 50km
Gujranwala to Gujrat 60km
Sargodha to Gujrat 165km
Karachi to Gujrat 1,450km

Weather, Climate and Temperature of Gujrat
Climate Type: Moderate
Maximum Temperature in summer> 45°C
Minimum Temperature in winter< 2°C
Average Rain Fall: 67cm

Hotels and Restaurants in Gujrat
Tulip Hotel on River Jhelum
Akbar’s Kinara Hotel on River Chenab
Silver Spoon Hotel Bhimber Road Gujrat

Railway Communication in Gujrat
City of Gujrat is situated on Karachi-Lahore-Rawalpindi-Peshawar Railway Track, so you can travel to and from Gujrat to almost any city of Pakistan which is linked through railway system. There is also a big Railway Junction, Lalamusa Railway Junction in District Gujrat about 10km from Gujrat City. Khyber Train which travels from Peshawar to Karachi passes through Gujrat. Usually regular travelers and people who are traveling for longer distances use railway.

Road Communication in Gujrat
Gujrat is linked with Islamabad and Lahore through Grand Trunk Road. GT Road is an oldest highway of Pakistan which connects Lahore, Muridke, Gujranwala, Rahwali, Wazirabad, Gujrat, Lalamusa, Kharian, Sarai Alamgir, Jhelum, Dina, Gujar Khan, Rawat, Islamabad, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Hassan Abdal, Attock and Peshawar. GT Road was built by a Muslim Emperor Sher Shah Suri for military purpose so it was also called in past as Sher Shah Suri Road.
A Road also linked Gujrat to Sargodha, Bhalwal, Phalia and Mandi Baha ud Din While Gujrat is linked with Sialkot, Daska and Sambrial through two ways. All towns and villages of Gujrat are linked with each other or to main cities through carpeted roads.

Airports in Gujrat
Although, district Gujrat has not any commercial airport but it is connected with Sambrial Airport Sialkot, Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore and Benazir International Airport Islamabad with first-class road network. Sambrial Airport is only on a drive of 30 minutes, while it will take you 2~3 hrs to reach to Lahore Airport and 3~3.5 hrs to reach to Islamabad Airport.
There is an airport in Gujrat which was built to land training aero planes but its use has been made ceased.

Telecommunication in Gujrat
PTCL Landline Telephone Network is available in whole district while a major part of Gujrat District is also being covered with wireless networks e.g. PTCL Vfone, Go, WorldCall. DSL Internet Facility is also available in Gujrat. Mobile companies; Mobilink, Ufone, Telenor, Zong and Warid has its network in Gujrat.

Banks & ATMs in Gujrat
Every commercial bank has at least one branch while many have several branches in Gujrat. Different banks have also branches in rural area. MCB Bank, ABL, UBL, Al-Falah Bank, Askari Commercial Bank, Habib Bank, Bank Al-Habib, National Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of Punjab have branches in Gujrat.
ATM Machines are installed in mostly banks to draw money and use other services through Credit Card or Debt Card.

Courier and Postal Service
Pakistan Post has post offices in towns and mohallas while GPO Gujrat is also functioning very well in Gujrat.
Different courier services, TCS, DHL, Leopards and many others are available in Gujrat.

Western Union Branch in Gujrat District


List of Western Union Money Transfer Branches in Gujrat
Find your nearest Western Union Branch to transfer or receive money from inside the country or money from abroad. There are more than 50 branches of Western Union in District Gujrat including all three tehsils and other towns and villages of Gujrat.
Find the address and phone number of your nearest Western Union Branch from the list below. Or visit Western Union’s official website www.westernunion.com for more details.

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Main Branch Gujrat
Gujrat
+92-433-9260155

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Dinga Br. Railway Road. Dinga
Gujrat
+92-433-7401073

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Kharian City P.O. Distt. Gujrat
Gujrat, 50090
+92--511183

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Miltary College Sarai Alamgir
Gujrat, 50000
+92-42-9212514

SAMRALA
Samrala
Gujrat
+92-53-7575477

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Kang Channan Branch
Gujrat
+92-53-3545590

PCEC DINGA BRANCH
Shop 1 Mehdi Khan Square Municipal Committee Market Main Bazaar
Gujrat, 50700
+92-537-505055

KHARIAN CANTT NORTH PO
Kharian Cantt North Gujrat
Gujrat, 42200
+92-53-9240083

UNITED BANK LIMITED
Main Bazar Jalalpur Jattan Teh & Distt Gujrat
Gujrat
+92-53-3592116

UNITED BANK LIMITED
Kunjah Teh & Distt Gujrat
Gujrat,
+92-53-3381204

KAKRALI PO
Kakrali Gujrat
Gujrat, 42200
+92-53-7577433

AA EXCHANGE CO PVT CO
Shop No 48 Gf Firdous Market Shaheed Road
Gujrat,
+92-47-7650920

DHORIA PO
Dhoria Gujrat
Gujrat, 42200
+92-53-7521210

SAFDAR AND CO TSO
Safdar And Co TSO
Gujrat,
+92-53-3524475

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Servis Industries Branch G.T. Road Gujrat
Gujrat
+92-433-9260161

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Lakhanwal Branch
Gujrat
+92-53-3431347

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Panjan Kasona
Gujrat, 50190
+92-42-9212514

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Railway Road
Gujrat
+92-433-3524764

SAMRALA PO
Samrala Gujrat
Gujrat, 42200
+92-53-7575477

KARIANWALA PO
Karianwala Po
Gujrat,
+92-535-88566

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
GSE Rasul Branch
Gujrat
+92-0456-553333

SURKH PUR
Surkh Pur
Gujrat
+92-53-3562326

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Aziz Bhatti Shaeed Hopital
Gujrat, 50700
+92-42-9212514

RAVI EXCHANGE CO.PVT LTD
Shop N 1 near Sufi Hotel G.T. Road
Gujrat
+92-53-3515729

NOOR JAMAL
VPO Noor Jamal Tehsil Kharian District Gujrat
Gujrat
+92-53-7668638

BHAGOWAL KALAN PO
Gujrat
Gujrat
+92-433-563508

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Kotla Arab Ali Khan Branch
Gujrat
+92-53-7576922

SARAI ALAMGIR HPO
Sarai Alamgir HPO
Gujrat
+92-541-652331

LAKHANWAL
Lakhanwal
Gujrat
+92-53-742743

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Phalia Br. Main Bazar Phalia
Gujrat
+92-456-596018

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Gulyana Branch
Gujrat
+92-0433-588024

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Shadiwal Branch Distt. Gujrat
Gujrat
+92-533-310238

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Mirza Tahir Branch
Gujrat
+92-53-7520544

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Mangowal
Gujrat, 50640
+92-42-9212514

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Daulat Nagar
Gujrat, 50910
+92-42-9212514

FAYSAL BANK LIMITED
Noble Furniture Plaza G T Road
Gujrat
+92-433-523174

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Sehna Gujrat, 50150
+92-42-9212514

SHEIKH PUR
Sheikh Pur
Gujrat,
+92-53-3524432

SHAKRILLA
Village Shakrilla Po Saadat Pur Tehsil and Via Sarai Alamgir Distt Gujrat
Gujrat,
+92-544-751298

NASEERA
VPO Naseera Teshil Kharian District Gujrat
Gujrat,
+92-53-7611176

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
G.T Rd. Sarai Alamgir
Gujrat
+92-541-652836

UNITED BANK LIMITED
Outside Timble Bazar Nawabzad Chowk Gujrat
Gujrat
+92-53-3524778

SABOUR
Gujrat
+92-541-751143

JEURANWALI
Gujrat
+92-53-3570234

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Bhota
Gujrat, 50960
+92-42-9212514

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Kharian Cantt. P.O. Distt. Gujrat
Gujrat, 50070
+92--811182

SAADAT PUR
Saadat Pur
Gujrat
+92-541-751141

NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
Ladies Branch Gujrat
Gujrat
+92-533-9260173

PAKISTAN POST OFFICE
Qadirabad
Gujrat, 50460
+92-42-9212514

AWAN SHARIF PO
Gujrat
+92-433-585514

Famous Colleges of District Gujrat


Famous Colleges of District Gujrat

Following are the best and famous colleges/ institutes of district Gujrat.

University of Gujrat is the most famous educational institute of Gujrat.

Commerce & IT Computer Colleges
Punjab College of Commerce, Gujrat
Government College of Commerce, Gujrat
Jinnah College of Commerce, Gujrat
Gujrat College of Commerce & IT, Bhimbher Road Gujrat
Rose Belt College, Kharian District Gujrat
Imperial College of Computer Science, Gujrat

Science & Arts Colleges
Government Science College for Boys GT Road, Gujrat
Government Zamiondar College for Boys, Bhimber Road Gujrat
Ibn-e-Imam Science College, Jalal Pur Jattan District Gujrat
Government Degree College for Boys, Lalamusa District Gujrat

Military Colleges

Military College Sara-e-Alamgir District Gujrat
Army Public School and College, Kharian Cantt District Gujrat

Engineering & Technology Colleges
Government Swedish Pakistani Institute of Technology, Gujrat
Gujrat Institute of Technology, Gujrat
Faran Institute of Technology, Gujrat

Law Colleges
Gujrat Law College, Gujrat

Medical Colleges
Nawaz Sharif Medical College (NSMC), Gujrat

Girls Colleges
Fatima Jinnah Girls College, Fawara Chowk Gujrat
Government Marghazar College for Girls, Gujrat
F.G. College for Women, Kharian Cantt District Gujrat
Government Degree College for Women, Kharian District Gujrat
Government I.D Janjua College for Women, Lalamusa District Gujrat
Government Degree College for Women, Dinga District Gujrat
Government Degree College for Women, Sarai Alamgir District Gujrat
Sir Syed Degree College for Women, Shah Hussain Road Gujrat
Madr-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah Degree College, Kotla Arab Ali Khan District Gujrat
Jamia Ghosia Naeemia Degree College for Women, Gujrat
Government College for Women, Kotla Arab ALi Khan District Gujrat
Government Degree College for Women, Bhagowal Kallan District Gujrat
Allama Iqbal Girls College, Bhimbher Road Gujrat
Pakistan Institute of Business and IT for Women, Gujrat
Government Degree College for Women, Kunjah District Gujrat
Chenab College for Women, Gujrat

If any college/ institute of district Gujrat is not included in the above list, you can add it by writing its name in the comments form below. Or, you can also write some details about any college of Gujrat District in the comments form.

Dr. Safdar Mehmood Columnist - Pride of Gujrat


Dr. Safdar Mehmood - Pride of Gujrat
Dr. Safdar Mehmood is a famous columnist and journalist of Daily Jang. He writes his Urdu columns with the title of "Subah Bakhair". He is a leading political Analyst of Pakistan. He has been awarded with Pride of Performance and many other awards and prizes. He has very vast readership of his columns and books. He has also written many books on history and politics. His books have been translated in many foreign languages e.g. English, Chinese, German, Bengali, Uzbek.... He has also writes many research papers in international journals. He has served on many key posts as member of Central Superior Services of Pakistan. He has also participated in many TV shows of Geo and other News Channels as Political Analyst. He is retired as Federal Secretary.
Dr. Safdar Mehmood is a graduate of Government College University, Lahore. Dr. Safdar Mehmood belongs to a village near Dinga Town of Gujrat.
People of Gujrat rightly proud n Dr. Safdar Mehmood.
You can contact with Dr. Safdar Mehmood's personal email address: safdar.mehmood@janggroup.com.pk

Biography of Ustad Imam Din Gujrati

Ustad Imam Din Gujrati- Biography
Imam Din was his real name while he used pen name of Ustad so got fame by the name of Ustad Imam Din Gujrati. He was born in 1870 and died on 22 February, 1954. He was very famous for his funny poetry.
He worked as a Clerk in Municipal Committee of Gujrat.

Ustad Imam Din’s Education
His actual school education was only primary level but he used to write many honorary degrees with his name. All these degrees were not awarded by any university to him; however he himself or his fans awarded these  honorary titles to him. His self-styled titles are explained as follows:
‘BA’ – Baba-e-Adab
‘MA’ – Mojad-e-Adab
‘ASS’ – Afsar Shair-o-Shaery
‘PHD’ – Phaazil Degree
‘USA’ – Ustad Shouraa-e-Alam
Honorary degree of BA (Baba-e-Adab) was awarded by Mian Ehsan-ul-Haq, Session Judge Gujrat in the presence of Mr. C King Deputy Commissioner Gujrat and other officers, lawyers and lords of city. Titles of USA and ASS were awarded to him by Halqa-e-Adab Gujrat in 1944.

Ustad Imam Din’s Poetry
He started writing poetry in 1902. He also wrote some poetry books; Bang-e-Dhul is one of his very famous books. Many people said that he named this book as the name of Bang-e-Dara of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He also met with Allama Iqbal in Lahore and wrote following Punjabi verses about this meeting:
Hum ny bhe Lahore ja ker daikha, Allama Sir Muhammad Iqbal
Baatain bhe kerta jata tha, huqa bhe peeta jata tha naal naal
Ustad Imam Din wrote following poem at success of Muslim League in Punjab Assembly Elections.
Shukeriya laakhoon karooron Ya Khuda kertay hain hum
Aaj Nusrat-o-Fateh ka sajda ada kertay hain hum
Duniya main jis kaam ke ibtada kertay hain hum
Teri rehmat ke madad sy inteha kertay hain hum
Ban gay hain hum ouj-e-falak kay aftab
Mr. Jinah ko jab sy apna rehnuma kertay hain hum
Verses from one of his very popular poem:
Tere goday main dard-e-jigar Imam Dina
Tu khaa gobhi aaloo matar Imam Dina
Jannat ki koi seat khali nahin hai
Tu chhaiti se dozakh main warh Imam Dina
He had written poetry on many unique topics but he got fame due to his funny poetry.

Ustad Imam Din and Pakistan Movement
He was a very patriot Pakistani. He wrote some poems in the support of Muslim League and Quaid-e-Azam during Pakistan movement.

Rescue 1122 at Work Gujrat News


A very terrible accident of a biker took place on Sargodha Road's Railway Overhead Bridge at, 03 September 2011 at about 02:25pm. The injured person got some severe injuries; his right leg was broken from two points and he his right arm was also fractured.
In the meantime We reached there, people are gathering at that spot. Someone calls to Rescue 1122 and the Rescue Team reached there within 4 minutes with ambulance. Team was comprised upon 3 persons, they were well equipped with all the basic gadgets. Rescue 1122 Team provided first aid to the victim with care. They were good in their expertise and polite in their behavior. They not only provide rescue services to the victim but also dispersed the crowed with patience. After few minutes Edhi Ambulance also reached there.
Rescue 1122 is serving the people of Gujrat as well as people of other cities of Punjab in emergencies in a very good manner.
RESCUE 1122 Gujrat
We should take utmost care while biking especially young bikers should avoid speed thrilling, wheeling and other stunts with their bikes as it may be fatal in some cases. We should also wear a safety helmet while biking.

Night View of Gujrat


Gujrat at Night – Photos


Here are some photos of Gujrat, taken from different spots of city at night. 
It was about mid night when I with my brother was wandering on the roads
 and in the streets of Gujrat City to know about the life of Gujrat at night.
PACE Shopping Mall Gujrat
A View from Kutchehary Chowk Gujrat
Kutchehary Road Gujrat
Ladies and Children Park Gujrat
Ladies & Children Park
Nawaz Sharif Park Gujrat
Fawara Chowk Gujrat
Sargodha Road Gujrat
Traffic on Roads at Night
Road near Girls College, Fawar Chowk Gujrat
A Road View
Qandfishan Marriage Hall and Sweets Shop
"Kehtay hain keh Lahore sari raat jagta hy. Gujrat sari raat to nahi                             haan albata aadhi raat tak taqreeban sara shehr jag raha hota hy.                      Markets,  Hotels etc khulay hotay hain."