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Punjab (Punjabi/Urdu: پنجاب) YesPakistanOne of the four provinces is also the residence of more than half of the country's population. It is second only toBalochistanThe second largest province is also the most developed and prosperous province. The name Punjab was introduced by the Mughal in the 17th century-a combination of Persian Pañj (five) and āb (water), which shows that there are five rivers flowing through it. It is the only province that borders other provinces in Pakistan.
During the partition of British India and Pakistan in 1947, the original Punjab region split along the religious boundary. Therefore, the eastern part of the original Punjab region becameIndiaA state calledPunjab。
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Punjab, Pakistan is a very large province with 10 administrative districts, divided into two regions here
North Punjab The seat of the country’s capital, Islamabad |
South Punjab |
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- 1 Islamabad — The capital of Pakistan
- 2 Lahore — Provincial capital, the cultural capital of Pakistan
- 3 Bahawalpur — There is one of the few natural safari parks in Pakistan—Lar Suhara National Park
- 4 Faisalabad — Pakistan's textile center
- 5 South Carolina Sahib-The Holy Land of Sikhism
- 6 Gujranwala — The city of wrestlers, also known for its electrical, ceramic and textile industries
- 7 Multan — A must-stay place, most famous for its wonderful mangoes, friendly people and pottery, as well as many tombs and beautiful mosques
- 8 Rawalpindi — Military Command
- 9 Sarguda — Headquarters of Pakistan Air Force Base
- 10 Sialkot — Famous for sports and leather industry
- 11 Huakangte
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