- Rawalpindi - Wikipedia
Rawalpindi, [a] colloquially known as Pindi, [b] is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab It is a commercial and industrial hub, being the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan Located near the Soan River in north-western Punjab, it is the world's third largest Punjabi-speaking city (after Lahore and Faisalabad) Rawalpindi is situated adjacent to Pakistan's capital
- Rawalpindi | Map, History, Facts | Britannica
It was the capital of Pakistan from 1959 to 1969 The city lies on the Potwar Plateau 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Islamabad, the national capital Rawalpindi (“Village of Rawals”) occupies the site of an old village inhabited by the Rawals, a group of yogis (ascetics)
- Rawalpindi - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rawalpindi (Urdu: راولپنڈی, Rāwalpindī) is a city in the Pothohar Plateau near Pakistan 's capital city of Islamabad, in the province of Punjab It is home to the headquarters of the Pakistan Army and also served as the nation's capital while Islamabad was being constructed during the 1960s
- The best things to do in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Rawalpindi, commonly known as “Pindi,” has deep roots dating back centuries Islamabad is a gentle introduction to Pakistan, but to get a real taste of the country’s hustle and bustle you should visit Rawalpindi An easy and worthwhile day trip from Islamabad
- Heavy monsoon spell wreaks havoc in Rawalpindi - DAWN. COM
RAWALPINDI: Almost a day-long monsoon spell in the Rawalpindi division brought life to a standstill on Thursday, as respective rescue authorities remained on their toes to deal with the impact of
- Rawalpindi - Wikitravel
Rawalpindi has its own central railway station, with regular sevices to many destinations within Pakistan Rawalpindi has extensive road networks, linking it directly to various major cities such as Lahore, Peshawar and Taxila to the north
- Rawalpindi – Rawalpindi Development Authority
Rawalpindi is located on the Pothohar Plateau, known for its ancient Buddhist heritage, especially in the neighboring town of Taxila – a UNESCO World Heritage Site The city was destroyed during the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni before being taken over by Gakhars in 1493
- Rawalpindi - pakistanwonders. com
It is a commercial and metropolitan city, being the fourth most populous in Pakistan It is located near the Soan River in north-western Punjab, and is the third-largest Punjabi-speaking city in the world
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