Sargodha is the capital city of Sargodha District in Punjab province, Pakistan, it is located in northeast Pakistan, to the west-northwest of Lahore on the lower Jhelum Canal. It is an agricultural trade centre with varied industries. The population estimate for 2007 is 686,312.
It is a centre for trade in cotton and other agricultural commodities. Sargodha manufactures hosiery, textiles, chemicals, and soap.
Sargodha has very rich agricultural land and a divisional headquarters. It includes khushab, mianwali, bhakar, and sargodha itself. Aastan-i-Fazal, near 49 N.B (tail) is a best place to visit. Its a place in Sargodha where humanity is served in the way of ALLAH. tasuwuf, sufiezim and silsala-e-qadria.
Sargodha city is also called a city of Eagles or 'Shaheenon Ka Shahhar'. Sargodha with its PAF airbase was a hub in 1965 India Pakistan Air war hence this name was officially adopted. Some people believe that it is because of the second largest Pakistan Airforce Airbase while some believe that M.M. Alam flew his fighter plane from Sargodha base & destroyed nearly 12 fighter jets of India during the air war.The people of this city are very honest and brave. It is very beautiful city. It is full of greenry. ThinkPatterns (An Organization for Professionals)
Sargodha is famous for production of citrus fruit: kinnu (a type of orange), malta, and grapefruit. The soil is very receptive to citrus fruit and Sargodha arguably produces the best quality kinnu in the world. Per acre yield of kinnuis arguably the highest in the world. Demand for kinnu of Sargodha is highest in domestic fruit markets, especially from Tehsil Sillanwali followed by a narrow margin by kinnu of Kot momin.
There are many Chaudhery families who immigrated in 1965 Mangla dam project are based.
A decade before, shopping in Sargodha was limited to the bazaars like Ameen Bazaar, Kachehri Bazaar, Urdu Bazaar, Anarkali Bazaar. But now, the city's development is in progress and this has also provided the citizens with a good scope of shopping by the establishment of shopping centers like:
It is a centre for trade in cotton and other agricultural commodities. Sargodha manufactures hosiery, textiles, chemicals, and soap.
Sargodha has very rich agricultural land and a divisional headquarters. It includes khushab, mianwali, bhakar, and sargodha itself. Aastan-i-Fazal, near 49 N.B (tail) is a best place to visit. Its a place in Sargodha where humanity is served in the way of ALLAH. tasuwuf, sufiezim and silsala-e-qadria.
Shaheenon Ka Shahar (City of Eagles)
Sargodha city is also called a city of Eagles or 'Shaheenon Ka Shahhar'. Sargodha with its PAF airbase was a hub in 1965 India Pakistan Air war hence this name was officially adopted. Some people believe that it is because of the second largest Pakistan Airforce Airbase while some believe that M.M. Alam flew his fighter plane from Sargodha base & destroyed nearly 12 fighter jets of India during the air war.The people of this city are very honest and brave. It is very beautiful city. It is full of greenry. ThinkPatterns (An Organization for Professionals)
Citrus Fruit
Sargodha is famous for production of citrus fruit: kinnu (a type of orange), malta, and grapefruit. The soil is very receptive to citrus fruit and Sargodha arguably produces the best quality kinnu in the world. Per acre yield of kinnuis arguably the highest in the world. Demand for kinnu of Sargodha is highest in domestic fruit markets, especially from Tehsil Sillanwali followed by a narrow margin by kinnu of Kot momin.
There are many Chaudhery families who immigrated in 1965 Mangla dam project are based.
Shopping in Sargodha
A decade before, shopping in Sargodha was limited to the bazaars like Ameen Bazaar, Kachehri Bazaar, Urdu Bazaar, Anarkali Bazaar. But now, the city's development is in progress and this has also provided the citizens with a good scope of shopping by the establishment of shopping centers like:
- Pace
- Trust Plaza
- Kachehry Bazar
- New Anar kali Bazar (Satellitetown Block-A)
Hotels and Restaurants
- PC (Pak Continental)
- HOTEL DAYS INN
- AFC
- Al Maida
- SOLO
- Kirana Bar
- Q's Restaurant
- Zam Zam Snack Bar
- Red onion
- Holiday International Inn , University Road , Sargodha
- Style Broast
