Khairpur Nathan Shah
Khairpur Nathan Shah Taluka is a city and taluka of Dadu District in the Sindh province of Pakistan.[1]
K.N.SHAH Khairpur Nathan shah | |
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| Khairpur Nathan Shah | |
| Coordinates: 27.1°N 67.73°E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Dadu District |
| Government | |
| • MPA | Abdul Aziz Junejo |
| • MNA | Irfan Zafar Laghari |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 280,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
History
The city was given the name of the Sufi Saint Hazrat Nathan Shah. K.N.Shah is also famous for its sacrificies for the sake of democracy in paksitan. 12 martyrs of Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD) who were allegedly gunned down on 12 September 1983 in Khairpur Nathan Shah town of Dadu District. These people fought against the dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1983 MRD Movement led by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and they sacrificed their lives for the democratic struggle. Those who were martyred by the Zia dictator's regime included Abdul Ghani Abro, Abdul Aziz Lakhair, Nizamuddin Naich, Abdul Nabu Khoso, Allahwarrayo Langah, Shahnawaz Khoso, Habibullah Leghari, Deedar Ali Khokhar, Zameer Hussain Jagirani, Aijaz Hussain Khoonharo and Manzoor Ahmed Chandio.
Demographics
As per 2017 Census the population is 334,258 spread across villages and UCs.
Facilities
The city includes a civil hospital, a civil court, one police station, high schools, primary schools, and two colleges.one Girls one boys college The city has various banks including the National Bank of Pakistan, HBL, MCB, Bank Al Habib.Sindh Bank
Culture
It is rich in its culture multiple Sindhi languages are spoken. K.N.SHAH is mostly known for its MELA (میلا) which is celebrated on the URS of Sufi Saint Hazrat Juriayal Shah Jilani in Safar month of Islamic calender. Every year this event is arranged by and People across the Sindh come here and pay tribute to the Sufi Saint. This is the oldest Mela. Different kinds of Sweets' stalls are installed and many recreational activities are also installed. The Students participate in different competitive exam & they are serving with distinction in the armed forces of Pakistan.
Notables
- Aamir Hussain Panhwar (PAS/DMG) is an Assistant Commissioner. He is the only from K.N.SHAH who secured 1st position in entire SINDH & 20th Position all over Pakistan in CSS Exam 2013.
- K.N.Shah has contributed towards Armed Forces of Pakistan, with more than 20 officers in Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force.