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Jhelum in Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway

2023-04-08T14:30:00.002+05:00

The upcoming Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway is set to have a significant impact on the growth of Jhelum. The proposed motorway is expected to be around 150 kilometers long and will connect Kharian in Jhelum district with Rawalpindi, a major city in Punjab province. The motorway will reduce travel time between the two cities from two hours to just over an hour, making it easier for commuters, travelers, and businesses to move between Jhelum and Rawalpindi. This increased connectivity is likely to boost trade and commerce in Jhelum, which will in turn lead to economic growth and job creation. The Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway will also provide an impetus tothe real estate sector in Jhelum. As more people are able to travel between Jhelum and Rawalpindi, there is likely to be an increase in demand for housing and commercial spaces in Jhelum. This is likely to lead to a rise in property prices and a surge in construction activity in the district. Moreover, the motorway will make Jhelum more accessible to tourists and visitors from Rawalpindi and other cities. This is expected to boost the local tourism industry and provide a much-needed economic boost to the district. The Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway is part of the government's efforts to improve infrastructure and connectivity in the country. It is a welcome development for Jhelum and is likely to have a positive impact on the district's economy, real estate sector, and tourism industry.

Pind Sawikka Jhelum

2016-10-08T19:18:00.001+05:00

The Famous Marasas of Domeli morh near Dina, Jhelum

2015-02-04T13:36:00.000+05:00

About 65 kilo meters away from Rawalpindi on the Grand Trunk (GT) towards Lahore and just few kilo meters away from the Rohtas Fort of Dina (district Jhelum), you will find a blue informative traffic sign. This informative traffic sign indicates the town of Domeli. This place is known as Domeli morh and it connects that town and surrounding areas with the GT Road.
There is a small bus stop and a Mosque is situated for the travellers. A railway track also follows this town. The things which are special about Domeli morh is its sweets. Jalaibi, Samosas, Pakoras and Marasas are few famous eatable items of this point. Especially the Marasa of Domeli is very famous among the locals and foreigners. There are few huts made by the woods where you can find these shops. These huts come in front of you as you get the turn from the Domeli Morh.
There are just few numbers of huts which provide these Jalaibi, Samosas, Pakoras and the Marasas. The price of all above items is very economical. Many peoples, who are familiar with this place, visit it more often and buy these things for their families and friends. Peoples approach here from near and far to get these items. Some brings these marasas to out of country. It is a sweet and crispy thing which has its own unique taste. It is becoming the identity to this place and becoming very popular.
One town and many other villages are situated on this road. Police station, Post Office and a provincial Government’s hospital are situated in this town. At the end it meet the famous mountain of District Jhelum the Tilla Mountain. Coal mines are situated in its range while Pakistan Army took the hold of its opposite area. All this area is very calm and peaceful. Baragawah, Sairi, Gattar, union council Nagiyal, Maire, Gujjar Katariyan, Behaith, Kadlot and Gangal are few small villages which are situated on the road of Domeli.

Beauty of Nature

2014-12-06T00:02:00.001+05:00

On the way towards Islamabad near Sohawa. This place always attracts me. I always like to stop here for some time and take some pictures. you can see Tilla Mountain in the background.

Railway in Pakistan

2014-05-27T14:45:00.002+05:00

Pakistan has a rich railway heritage spanning almost 200 years which it owes the British. It was in 1847 when the first railway was imagined but it was not until 1861 when it came into existence in the form of the railway built from Karachi to Kotri. Pakistan has stayed true to this rich heritage because since rail transport is possibly the most popular mode of non-independent transport in Pakistan. The Jhelum Railway Station was built in 1928 during British rule before the independence of Pakistan. It was connected by the North-Western Railway to other cities in the Indian empire. Jhelum is on main line of Pakistan Railways, and linked to whole country through Railway line across Pakistan. Many of the railway lines and bridges were designed and constructed by exceptionally hard working engineers during the British time and after independence in railway workshop Jhelum.

Marriage

2014-04-16T21:41:00.001+05:00

Hailing in Jhelum - 09/03/2014

2014-03-16T12:01:00.000+05:00

9 March 2014, a heavy rainfall and hailing was observed in Jhelum, Everything was covered with white cover. Have a look at this video and pictures:

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On the way to Shamaspur Jhelum - Green Fields

2014-03-01T20:12:00.002+05:00

This picture is taken in the destination of Shamaspur Jhelum.

Shandar Chowk Jhelum - A New Look

2014-02-02T22:29:00.000+05:00

Once again Shandar chowk with a new look after a long time.
Shandar Chowk Jhelum

Double Rainbow in Jhelum After Rain

2012-05-08T12:19:00.001+05:00

01/05/2012

Double Rainbow in Jhelum (Machine Mohalla No.3)

Vichla Bela - Jhelum

2012-04-30T19:26:00.001+05:00

There is an Island in Jhelum called "Vichla Bela" near Village Pakhwal. Most of people don't know that there are seven villages on that island.
Previously, boats were the only mean of transport to the people of those villages to get connected with rest of world. But now, on private level some people have invested and made a setup like chair lifts in Muree. But this lift is controlled simply by a car engine in which First and reverse gear is used. rest of gears are not used.

Broadband in Pakistan

2012-01-31T23:02:00.003+05:00

Broadband surely become a necessity these days. From a general view with broadband 1 Mbps connection checking in on Facebook or any of your favorite social media, browsing to Twitter & other websites of your interest is a quick and easy job. similarly faster speeds have resulted in new trends of video uploading & sharing as well. In this era one cannot imagine to live without a the access of high speed internet.

With the growth of broadband users in pakistan, different broadband companies emerged in the market. most of them offers a broadband connection with relatively different technology. so lets discuss about the main competitors & the technology they are using.

In Fixed line broadband services with ADSL “Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line” & HFC “Hybrid Fiber Coax” technology etc, the main competitors are PTCL & linkdotnet, both have a strong portfolio but PTCL got extensively wide network then linkdotnet where their services are limited to main cities in pakistan.

In wireless broadband, the technology such as WiMAX & EVDO “evolution, data only” is targeting the customers in the market. Wateen telecom being the first wimax operator has more subscriber then the recently launched wordcall & wi-tribe, On the other hand wordcall & PTCL are offering Wireless broadband with EVDO technology.

The race among the broadband companies is still on the move, the competition in this sector ultimately leads them to provide the consumer the best broadband services at cheap price.

Shamaspur - Jhelum

2011-04-12T12:52:00.007+05:00

There are many countries that always struggle with excessive garbage and vandalism. But what could people do to do something about it? To help keep their country clean? Many countries have many organizations both large, small or even communities and committees that are aware about the cleanliness of their country. Having a clean country helps tourism and even improves the lives of many residents; let's face it, everybody like to live in a clean environment.

Yesterday I was visiting a village Shamaspur, in Jhelum (Coordinates: 33°00′24″N 73°41′44″E) there I saw something different and it was attracting me. There is a village youth committee which is working for the betterment of village, and a big example of that was collection of the garbage to keep the village clean. They have placed metal Bins in every corner of every street to collect excessive garbage. This was very impressive system to see in a village, if whole country adopts it we can make our beautiful country more clean and beautiful.

Why should one contribute to society? Well the answer is simple, wouldn't you like that the area where you live, or the places you frequent to be clean? Islam also encourages us to remain clean and to also keep our home clean; this country is also our home, so we should keep it clean.

By having these kinds of communities throughout the country, we could make life easier and have cleaner areas just by contributing a small amount of time. If everyone just gives a small amount of time, imagine what a difference it could make to the world.

River Bunha - Jhelum

2011-04-05T19:17:00.002+05:00

River or Nalah Bunha or Nala Bunhar is a rainy Nalah, bulk of which goes through Jhelum District. It starts from sralah district Chakwal and then enters district Jhelum. In Ghori-Gala area it’s a few meters in width abut near Tilla Jogian it expands up to 3 kilometers.

From Tilla Mountain many waterfalls are also included in the Bunha. Near Pind Sawika this nalah passes through high mountains. These mountains are full of green trees and they look like humps of the camel, the whole scenario makes beautiful scenery.

Bunha near Pind Sawika

Near Pind Sawika Nalah Bunha heads towards north when it hit the mountains of Wagh and then again it heads towards South East. Near Darapur and Bhamber its merge with Jhelum River, the largest of the five rivers of Punjab. Five rivers of Punjab are Jhelum, Chanab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlaj.

Before 2003 there was no bridge on this nalah, so the people of Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil and others who were living on the right side of Bunha were required to pass through the boundary of two other districts (Mandi Bahauddin and Gujrat) to reach there District capital city Jhelum. They were required to use Rasul Barrage bridge to enter in district Mandi Bahauddin and then from SraiAlamGir to Jhelum. Now that a bridge has been made near Darapur and Pind Dadan khan is being connected to Jhelum through a wide road.

Near Pind Sawika and Wagh valley Bunha expands upto 3 kilometers and passes through high mountains, so a large Dam could be built on Bunha at this location and water could be used in full filling the irrigation needs of country through canals. Moreover it will also help to control the loss caused by Bunha during rainy season.

This is a very beautiful region in Jhelum, but it requires attention of the higher authorities. There are beautiful high green mountains, valleys, waterfalls and lot of beautiful sceneries. It could be made a beautiful picnic point and tourist resort with little attention which will also bring a revolutionary change in the development of area. Hope so someday change will come.

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Pakistan VS India WC SemiFinal 2011 - Jhelum

2011-04-03T22:22:00.001+05:00

On 30th March, I saw a big change in Pakistan...
I walked on the streets trying to find Punjabi, Balochi, Pathan, Sindhi, Muhajir, Shia, Sunni.....
BUT I can't find Anyone of them....
Everywhere, Everyone is Pakistani... Now tell me was that a defeat or a great VICtory!!!!!!!! WE LOVE OUR TEAM BECAUSE THEY MADE US PAKISTANI.......

Jhelum

2011-04-03T21:46:00.001+05:00

Jhelum (Urdu, Punjabi: جہلم) (Greek: Alexandria Bucephalous) is a city on the right bank of the Jhelum River, in the district of the same name in the north of Punjab province, Pakistan. Jhelum is known for providing a large number of soldiers to the British and later to the Pakistan armed forces due to which it is also known as city of soldiers or land of martyrs and warriors. Jhelum is a few miles upstream from the site of the Battle of the Hydaspes between the armies of Alexander the Great and Raja Porus. A city called Bucephala was founded nearby to commemorate the death of Alexander's horse, Bucephalus. Other notable sites nearby include the 16th century Rohtas Fort, the Tilla Jogian complex of ancient temples, and the 16th-century Grand Trunk Road which passes through the city. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan the population of Jhelum was 145,647 and in 2010 its population is 174,679. The name of the city is derived from the words Jal (pure water) and Ham (snow), as the river that flows through the river originates in the Himalayas. There are a number of industries in and around Jhelum city, including a tobacco factory, wood, marble, glass and flour mills.

Etymology

Many writers have different opinions about the name of Jhelum. One suggestion is that in ancient days Jhelum was known as Jalham. The word Jhelum is reportedly derived from the words Jal(pure water) and Ham (snow). The name thus refers to the waters of a river (flowing besides the city) which have their origins in the snow-capped Himalayas.

However some writers believe that when "Dara-e-Azam" reached a certain place on the river bank after winning many battles, he fixed his flag at that place and called it "Ja-e-Alam" which means "Place of the Flag". With the passage of time it became Jhelum from "Ja-e-Alam".

According to tradition, Hazrat Saeed Bin Abi Waqas, brother of Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqas, was sent to China to preach Islam, during his journey he arrived at the city of Jhelum, he saw the reflection of a city in the river and said "هذا جهيلم" (this is Jheelum), which means "City besides the river, in full moonlight"

Ahmed Shah Abdali also used "Jheelum" in place of Jhelum and "Harian" for Kharian in his diary.