Mini Pakistan District Khushab

Khushab District is a rural district located in Punjab,Pakistan. Khushab District consists of 3 tehsils: Khushab, Nurpur, and Quaidabad. Khushab is situated between Sargodha and Mianwali Districts & near the river Jhelum. The district headquarter is located at Jauharabad.According to the 1998 census, the population was 9,05,711 . Geographically this is quite unique district of Pakistan which has m

ountains, deserts, lush green harvesting land, lakes and river. SOON valley is one of the most beautiful hill stations of Pakistan. The district is full of natural beauty such as Jhelum River, Skaisar Mountains,Soon & Skaisar vallies, Salt Range,and Thal desert.This district is quite rich in natural resources (salt & coal) etc.. People are very hardworking and most of them are associated with farming and agriculture. Khushab is also known for its delicious sweets specially DHODA and PATEESA. Name of this city "Khushab" was given by King Sher Shah Suuri on arrival in area. Khushab means "Metha Pani" or Pure Water.