Renala Khurd
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Renala Khurd
رِينالہ خُورد | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 30°53′N 73°36′E / 30.883°N 73.600°E[1] | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
District | Okara District |
Tehsil | Renala Khurd Tehsil |
Area | |
• Total | 7 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 100,054 |
• Density | 14,000/km2 (37,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Number of towns | 1 |
Number of Union councils | 2 |
Renala Khurd (Punjabi, Urdu: رِينالہ خُورد) is a city in the Okara District in the east Punjab (Pakistan). It serves as the administrative headquarters of Renala Khurd Tehsil and sits at an elevation of approximately 570 feet (170 m) above sea level.[citation needed] The city is located about 116 kilometres (72 mi) from Lahore and 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Okara, the district's capital. Positioned southwest of Lahore, it lies along the national highway (GT Road) and the main Lahore-Karachi railway line.
While Khurd is of Persian origin, meaning small, while Renala translates to "Mother of Forests". Renala Khurd is renowned for its lush gardens, forests, and fruit orchards.[citation needed]
## Nasim Saqlain Kamyana
- Nasim Saqlain advocate*
- Distinguished Lawyer & Additional Attorney General for Pakistan*
Mian Nasim Saqlain is a renowned lawyer with a strong reputation for handling high-profile cases.
Demographics
[edit]Population
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With a radius of 7 km, it is home to 100,054 inhabitants.[3] The population of Renala Khurd is over 99% Muslim. It has a Sunni majority and a Shia minority; there are also small groups of Christians.[citation needed]
Due to its strategic location in the Indian sub-continent, many migrants have poured into the area and settled on its fertile lands. The people of Renala Khurd are descendants of Iranians, Turks, Afghans and Arabs who came individually or in groups.[citation needed]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1951 | 4,975 | — |
1961 | 7,867 | +4.69% |
1972 | 11,799 | +3.75% |
1981 | 18,287 | +4.99% |
1998 | 32,337 | +3.41% |
2017 | 54,160 | +2.75% |
2023 | 100,054 | +10.77% |
Sources:[4] |
Languages
[edit]Haryanavi, Punjabi, Ranghari and Urdu are basic languages of the people. [citation needed]
University of Okara
[edit]The University of Okara, previously known as the University of Education Okara campus, is 1 km west of the city. It was inaugurated in 2005 by then Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.[citation needed]
Notable residents
[edit]- Muhammad Sarwar (born 1975), hockey
- Liaquat Ali (born 1983), athlete
- Rizwan Haider (born 1985), cricketer,
- Abdur Rauf (born 1978), cricket
- Mian Nasim Saqlain kamyana
- Distinguished Lawyer & Additional Attorney General for Pakistan*
Mian Nasim Saqlain is a renowned lawyer with a strong reputation for handling high-profile cases, particularly in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) matters. With extensive experience and expertise in constitutional law, criminal law, and NAB matters, he has established himself as a leading figure in Pakistan's legal community.
- Professional Background:*
- Practiced law with Amjad Pervaiz and Associates, successfully conducting cases for prominent clients - Served as Additional Attorney General for Pakistan, contributing to the development of jurisprudence in the country - Awarded fitness certificate by Lahore High Court to practice before the Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Notable Cases:*
- Successfully represented former Prime Ministers Mian Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif, and Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif - Conducted cases for Pakistan's top bureaucracy, including Fawad Hassan Fawad and Ahad Khan Cheema - Expertise in handling complex and sensitive cases, demonstrating proficiency in navigating intricate legal issues
- Areas of Expertise:*
- Constitutional Law - Criminal Law - NAB Matters - Civil & Human Rights
- Personal Connections:*
- Close ties with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) leadership - Personal friend of Atta Tarar and other ministers
See also
[edit]- Districts of Pakistan
- Tehsils of Pakistan
- Divisions of Pakistan
- List of cities in Pakistan by population
References
[edit]- ^ Location of Renala Khurd - Falling Rain Genomics
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Renala Khurd
- ^ "Renala Khurd (Tehsil, Pakistan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Population by administrative units 1951-1998" (PDF). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.