Kharian
| Kharian کھارِیاں | |
|---|---|
  Kharian  Kharian | |
| Coordinates: 32°48′39″N 73°51′53″E / 32.81083°N 73.86472°ECoordinates: 32°48′39″N 73°51′53″E / 32.81083°N 73.86472°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Gujrat |
| Tehsil | Kharian Tehsil |
| Elevation | 280 m (920 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0537 |
Kharian (Urdu: کھارِیاں ), is a city located within the Gujrat District of the Punjab province of Pakistan. Kharian is the headquarters of Kharian Tehsil. As of 2005, it had a population of just under 28,500[1].
Little Norway
It is known as Little Norway of Pakistan because more than 70 percent of Pakistanis in Norway belong to this area.[2][3]
Notable people
- Muhammad Alam Lohar, (1928 - July 3, 1979), Prominent Punjabi folk music singer.
- Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed (1928 - September 10, 1965) Received Pakistan's highest award for valor (Nishan-e-Haider)
- Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry was the fifth President of Pakistan.
- Ismat Beg Scientist
- Zoe Viccaji is an actress, model, singer, song writer and music producer
- Adeel Chaudhary is an actor, musician, song writer
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References
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