Shakrial
Shakrial is a rapidly growing town in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. In the east it is linked to Kuri Road and Dhoke Kashmirian area. In the west it is linked to Chirah Road. In the north it is linked to Service Road and Sadiqabad area and in south it is linked to Expressway Islamabad.
Shakrial | |
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Urban Area | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Punjab (Pakistan) |
| District | Rawalpindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
It is divided into two main parts, Old Shakrial and New Shakrial. The native people of Shakrial are Qureshis. Other major clans are Syeds, Hanjra Rajputs, Maliks, Mughals khans and Sattis. Every year in the summer season, people gather here for Urs of Saein Boota Darbar. It is an urban area occupying the prominent position, as the Islamabad International Airport to Islamabad road is nearby. There is one central graveyard that is situated with Islamabad Expressway known as Zia Masjid grayveyard, 2-3 small graveyards are also there on main kuri road. Utilities like gas, electricity, utility store and telephone are available in Shakrial. People working in Islamabad's government or private institutions prefer to live in Shakrial due to its geographical and economical benefits and importance.
Education
Basic Education level is satisfactory in Shakrial. But there is not any Higher Education Government or Private college or University for the people of Shakrial. Nearest high school is Government Comprehensive High School and Government Hashmat Ali Islamia College in Dhoke Kashmirian Area.
The town lacks a library. There are several playing spots beside Islamabad Expressway where people love to play their sports like cricket, football, volleyball, etc.
