Sheikhupura is an industrial city in the province of Punjab slightly northwest to Lahore in Pakistan. It is known for its historical places, and is commonly known locally as Qila Shaikhupura, because of the fort in the city, constructed by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Sheikhupura is the headquarters of Sheikhupura District. It is approximately 35 km from Lahore.
With the modest figure of 22,300 in 1951, the population of Sheikhupura has increased more than tenfold to more than) 300,000 in half a century. In recent decades, the rate of growth has increased due to growing agricultural and industrial activities. The current population has been growing steadily and is projected to exceed to 700,000 by 2019.
As a satellite town of Lahore, Sheikhupura has developed an industrial base. According to the Census of Manufacturing Industries of 1987-1988, the value-added generated in large-scale industries was higher in Sheikhupura than in Lahore. The GRP of the city for the year 1993 has been estimated as Rs. 6,260 million, that constitutes about 32% of the district's GRP. The industrial sector contributes with 68% to the GRP and 45% to the total employment. The total number of establishments in the city has been estimated to be between 11,500 and 12,000 for 1993.
All lot of families and school trips often come to visit the historical places like "Hiran Minar" and "Sheikhupura Fort". Sheikhupura is hardly 35km from Lahore. If u wish to visit the Hiran Minar, you can easily go from Sheikhupura either by any local bus or by any private means.
Sheikhupura is a place which has its own relish for tourists. There are a number of historical places in the city which are always attractive for the people who want to visit city.
Sheikhupura Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. The stadium holds 15,000 spectators and hosted its first test match in 1996.F amous Cricketer Wasim Akram scored his best score at this venue. There is also a small hockey stadium, a public park, a gymnazium, electronic scoreboard, and stadium shopping centre in the neighbouring spots. Former deputy commissioner Sheikhupra Mr Shafqat Naghmi started this complex and with his all efforts it was recognized by govt. Stadium shopping centre around the stadium has been built since 1995, and a lot of big shops are doing good businesses in the area.it is second fortress stadium in punjab, and has been built by adaptation of Sydney cricket stadium Australia's map. In the evening people from all over the city come to stadium shopping centre for a small walk and evening snacks.
With the modest figure of 22,300 in 1951, the population of Sheikhupura has increased more than tenfold to more than) 300,000 in half a century. In recent decades, the rate of growth has increased due to growing agricultural and industrial activities. The current population has been growing steadily and is projected to exceed to 700,000 by 2019.
As a satellite town of Lahore, Sheikhupura has developed an industrial base. According to the Census of Manufacturing Industries of 1987-1988, the value-added generated in large-scale industries was higher in Sheikhupura than in Lahore. The GRP of the city for the year 1993 has been estimated as Rs. 6,260 million, that constitutes about 32% of the district's GRP. The industrial sector contributes with 68% to the GRP and 45% to the total employment. The total number of establishments in the city has been estimated to be between 11,500 and 12,000 for 1993.
All lot of families and school trips often come to visit the historical places like "Hiran Minar" and "Sheikhupura Fort". Sheikhupura is hardly 35km from Lahore. If u wish to visit the Hiran Minar, you can easily go from Sheikhupura either by any local bus or by any private means.
Sheikhupura is a place which has its own relish for tourists. There are a number of historical places in the city which are always attractive for the people who want to visit city.
- Hiran Minar
- Qila Sheikhupura
- Company bagh
- Tomb of Hazart Waris Shah
- Tomb of Hazrat Baba Haji Paak Dewan (Khanqah Dogran)
- Shrine of Shah Jamal
- Muqadssa-e-Mariam
- Sacha Sodha
- Tomb of Mian Sher Muhammad Sharaqpuri
- NANKANA SAHIB(Gurdwara Birth Place of Guru Nanak Dev ji)
Sheikhupura Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. The stadium holds 15,000 spectators and hosted its first test match in 1996.F amous Cricketer Wasim Akram scored his best score at this venue. There is also a small hockey stadium, a public park, a gymnazium, electronic scoreboard, and stadium shopping centre in the neighbouring spots. Former deputy commissioner Sheikhupra Mr Shafqat Naghmi started this complex and with his all efforts it was recognized by govt. Stadium shopping centre around the stadium has been built since 1995, and a lot of big shops are doing good businesses in the area.it is second fortress stadium in punjab, and has been built by adaptation of Sydney cricket stadium Australia's map. In the evening people from all over the city come to stadium shopping centre for a small walk and evening snacks.
