Nowshera Travel Guide

Nowshera (Soon Valley-Khushab) is situated to the north of Khushab district, probabally the most populated area in the begining of northern hill areas(Salt Range). It has many small towns situated all around the beautiful Lake known as Jheel Uchhali. Overall it is called as Soon Valley, a beautiful hill station, people like to come from all over pakistan to visit the Sodhi Garden, Narvari Garden, Phulvari Garden & Kanhatty Garden. Soon Valley is blessed by Three lakes, the Uchhali lake, Khabaki lake and Jahlar Lake. In the winter season thousands of birds/ducks migrate from Ciberia which enhances the natural beauty of Soon Valley. During last years the problem of drinking water has grown, also the water of lakes falling down from its original level. The land of Soon is really fertile, it has the ability to cultivate almost all types of crops/Ajnaas. The most popular of all is the off season Gobhee(Coulieflower) and many other vegs of Soon Valley  (mainly from the small town known as Khohrah) which is famous all over Pakistan.

In conclusion this is the most beautiful place of Pakistan where the Government never invested even a penny to promote tourism. Although Nowshera has a sub Tehsil status but people are demanding to give it the status of Tehsil so that all local governmental administrative structure can be based there. This can become a good vistors place and touristic attraction.

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Nowshera (NWFP) is located in the centre of NWFP province a main and important city of NWFP. Nowshera is 35 km from Peshwar when you are leaving for Rawalpindi/Islamabad.  Nowshera is a Polotical strong city as there are a number of famouse politicians here like Naseer Ullah Khan Baber a prominant personality of Pakistan, Qazi Hussain Ahmad a man with the voice and Leader of MMA, Sartaj Aziz ex Finance Minister, Maulana Samiul Haq, Ajmal Khan Khattak ANP leader, Syed Azmat Ali Shah Gillani, Presidant of District Bar, Ijaz Ahmad Khan Advocate, Mian Muzaffar Shah Ex Norcotics Minister.  The Famouse Film Actor Asif Khan and his son Arbaz Khan are also from Nowshera Badrashi area, Liaqat Major a famous pashto comedian is belongs to Nowshera city (Par Nowshera), Tariq Shah, and  famouse poets Like Khushal Khan Khattak, Abdullah Baba,  Samandar Khan Samandar was also belonging to this area.  Nowshera have the previlage to have 3 Cantonment Boards (Nowshera Cantt, Charat and Risalpur). Nowshera is a central point for Army Training aslo thats almost 85% of the Army Officer known about the importance of this city.  This city is a central part for vistors all around the area because of a very Natural Park known as Company Bagh (Jinnah Park).  The World's largest Engine (Factory Pakistan Locomotive Factory) is also in this city. Pak Tobbaco Company is the main highlight spot of the city along with Nowshera Sheet Glass, Adam Jee Paper Mills, Sarhad Taxtile Mills, and hundrads of thousands other mediam and small units. There are lots of school and you may say a schools colony specially city area because with the difference of less then 50 meters you may found dozens of schools.  District Head Quarter Hospital is there but unfortunately its position is weaker then before which need too much improvement and updation.  Nowshera have two National Assembly Seats and 5 Provincial Assembly Seats thats why its role in politics is much important.  Nowshera has suffered a tragic day also in the last decade when something casue a fire on Arm Amunition Depot which casue hundrads of lives and after that floods did the rest.  This is city is important for Govt officials also because of the Kala Bagh Dam but failed because of publically strong reaction for so many times.  The Detail Story about Nowshera (Naw Khaar) is as given below.

Nowshera (als o locally known as "Naw" "khaar" ) is one of the most historical and important district, situated in Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) of Pakistan. It is bordered to the west by Peshawar, to the Northwest by Charsadda and Mardan , to the east by Swabi and to the Southeast by Attock districts. Hence Nowshera possesses a central position in NWFP. The population will be reaching 1063,000 till 2004-05. Total area of Nowsehra is 1748 square kilometers. There are residing 608 persons in a square kilometer. Total agricultural area is 52540 hectors. The main source of income of the population is agriculture. Earlier, Nowsehra was old Tehsil of Peshawer . It was converted into a district since 1988.

This is third District of Peshawer division, which was separated from Peshawer . This district is also called joining gate for linking between Central Asia and India. It is of more significance because of being situated at the riverbank of Sindh (Indus). This is fact that old Peshawer was famous due to vast industrial basis of Nowshehra Tehsil . There are big industries over here . Out of which Nizampur Cement Company (AWT), Fauji Corn Complex at Jehangira , Nowshera Sheet Glass Industries at Adamzai , Pakistan Tobacco Company at Akora Khattak , Associated Industries Ltd. at Amangarh , Ferozsons pharmaceutical at Amangarh , Locomotive factory at Risalpur , Special Export Processing Zone at Risalpur are most prominent. Similarly, a number of various industrial units situated at Pabbi , Risalpur , Amangarh , Akora Khattak , Jehangira and Chirat areas are also making progress from industrial point of view. Nowshera is superior in the military training and railway loco motto factory. There are many opportunities to improve industrialism here. This golden district played main role for political asylum for Afghanistan refugees. A number of Makeshift camps were built at various locations within the jurisdiction of district Nowshera for stay of Afghan refugees. Besides, strong Industrial foundation, historical scenes are available for interest of tourists. River Kabul is running with Nowshera City and combines with River Sindh at Kund , which is worth seeing. A number of lush green parks and beautiful places, like; Cherat , Manki Sharif , Saidukhel , Company Baagh , Kund park, Manglot wildlife park at Nizampur and Azakhel park provide excellent scenic views and always become sources of rejuvenation to the visitors. Likewise, Bahadur Baba ziarat , Kaka Sahib ziarat , Khushal Khan Khattak memorial library and Maqbara (tomb) all deserve to pay a visit. This district is rewarded by progress due to constant investment.

A number of well-known figures of national and international repute belong to this place. A great poet, brave warlord and chieftain of major Khattak tribe Khushal khan khattak , was born here. Another well regarded spiritual leader Pir of Manki Sharif , Maulana Abdul Haq ; the founder of Daral Uloom Haqqania , Maulana Samiul Haq , Maulana Anwaarul Haq , Qazi Hussain Ahmad, Maulana Mujahid , Maulana Sher Ali Shah, Ex-Finance Minister & Senator Sartaj Aziz , Ex-Interior Minister Major General ( Rtd .) Naseer Ullah Baber recounts to Nowshera . Some renowned poets and writers, like; Samandar Khan Samandar , Abdullah Ustad and Ajmal Khattak etc. also belong to the same place. Similarly, a number of other political stalwarts, like; Pervez Khattak , Jan Muhammad Khattak , Nasrullah Khattak , Mian Muzaffer Shah, Liaqat Shabab , Mian Iftikhar , Ishaaq Khattak, Hamidul Haq and a number of other public representatives of national repute concern to this district.

The local government headed by the Nazim -e-Ala is supervising Nowshera district. The local government setup is comprised of 47 union councils, 12 town councils, 1 tehsil council and a district assembly. In addition, district coordination officer (DCO) is bridging local government and Govt. functionaries including; administering planning & finance activities of various developmental projects for the benefit of the masses, like; allocation of funds for various civic amenities, education, healthcare, W&S, agriculture etc.

There are one district police headquarters, headed by the district police officer and 8 police stations functioning in the district jurisdiction. These police stations are situated in Nizampur , Khairabad , Akora , Nowshera cantt ., Nowshera city, Risalpur , Azakhel and Pabbi .  

In order to provide healthcare facilities, several hospitals are functioning in Nowshera . DHQ, CMH, Cantonment hospital, LRBT Akora and Pabbi satellite complex are most prominent. Besides, various basic health units and rural health centers are also functioning at various towns of Nowshera district. In addition, there are a number of other medical centers providing healthcare services to the masses in private capacity.

Nowshera district is also enjoying prominence over other districts and maintained good reputation throughout NWFP on account of best educational institutions. Govt Post graduate college for boys, Govt Post Graduate College for girls, PAF Academy college, NCC College Nowshera College of Commerce and Business Administration (which was established by Mr Waheed Javed with great enthusiasm but his efforts were destroyed by his close friends Minhaj ud Din Kaka Khail and Tahir Ali), Nisar Shaheed College, F.G. Public High Schools, The City School, ILM, Suleman Nadvi School Pabbi , Sena Public School Pabbi , Presentation Convent High School and Beacon house school system are some of the examples.

Nowshera is situated to the north of Khushab district, probabally the most populated area in the begining of northern hill areas. It has many small towns situated all around. Overall it is called as Soon Valley, a beautiful hill station, people like to come from all over pakistan to visit the Sodhi Garden, Narvari Garden, Phulvari Garden. Soon Valley is blessed by two lakes, the Ochali lake and Khabaki lake. In the winter season thousands of birds migrate from Ciberia which enhances the natural beauty of Soon. During last years the problem of drinking water has grown, also the water of lakes falling down from its original level. The land of Soon is really fertile, it has the ability to cultivate almost all types of Ajnaas. The most popular of all is the Gobhee(Coulieflower) of Soon (mainly from the small town known as Khohrah) which is famous all over Pakistan.

In conclusion this is the most beautiful place of Pakistan where the Government never invested even a penny. Although Nowshera has a sub Tehsil status but people are demanding to give it the status of Tehsil so that all local governmental administrative structure can be based there. This can become a good vistors place and touristic attraction.