Ghāzi Colony
District of Rawalpindi
in Punjab, Pakistan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.601 and 73.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 36' 2" and E 73° 4' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - PKR
Spoken languages:
Urdu, English, Panjabi, Sindhi, Pushto
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:11 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Karachi
UTC/GMT offset: 5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
1:58 am and 2:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Pakistan in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Pakistan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Pakistan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Ghāzi Colony

The district Ghāzi Colony of Rawalpindi in Punjab is a district in Pakistan a little south of Islamabad, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Islamabad, Haripur, Abbottabad, Chakwal and Rawlakot. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 30% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

26°C (79 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

24°C (75 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Pearl Continental Rawalpindi

Address
1,1 mi
The Mall Road
46000 Rawalpindi
Pakistan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BEST WESTERN ISLAMABAD HOTEL

Address
6,4 mi
6 Islamabad Club Road
00000 Islamabad
Pakistan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AVARI XPRESS SCHOOL ROAD RESIDENCE

Address
5,7 mi
H-20,STREET NO-26, SECTOR F-6/2
44000 ISLAMABAD
Pakistan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Benazir Bhutto International Airport

Benazir Bhutto International Airport is the third-largest airport in Pakistan, serving the capital Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi in the province of Punjab. Previously known as the Islamabad International Airport, it was renamed after the late Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto by the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yusuf Raza Gillani on 21 June 2008. The airport is actually located outside of Islamabad, in the area of Chaklala, Rawalpindi.

Located at 33.6164, 73.0992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in Pakistan, Transport in Islamabad, Rawalpindi District

Bilal Colony

Bilal Colony is one of the neighbourhoods of Korangi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups including Muhajirs, Rohingyas, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim.

Located at 33.65, 73.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Karachi, Korangi Town

Allama Iqbal Colony

Allama Iqbal Colony is one of the neighbourhoods of Lyari Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. This neighbourhood is named after Allama Iqbal the national poet of Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Punjabis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population of Lyari Town is estimated to be nearly one million.

Located at 33.5833, 73.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Karachi, Lyari Town

International Islamic University, Islamabad

The International Islamic University, Islamabad is a seat of Islamic learning in Pakistan. The foundation of the International Islamic University, Islamabad was laid on November 11, 1980. The raison d'être of this university was the desire to produce scholars and practitioners, imbued with Islamic learning, and capable of meeting the needs of the Muslim Ummah. The university was reconstituted as the International Islamic University, Islamabad with the promulgation of Ordinance No. xxx of 1985.

Located at 33.6567, 73.0248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
International Islamic University, Islamabad, Universities and colleges in Islamabad, Educational institutions established in 1980, Educational institutions established in 1985, Islamic universities and colleges in Pakistan

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is the only international standard cricket stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. This stadium has recently been expanded to cater for the ever increasing number of spectators for the game. With the increase in capacity, it can now hold around 25,000 spectators. The stadium hosted its first Test match in 1993.

Located at 33.6515, 73.0761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Test cricket grounds in Pakistan, Stadiums in Pakistan, Cricket grounds in Pakistan, 1992 establishments in Pakistan

Gawalmandi

Gawalmandi is an iconic town located in the central part of Lahore. It is regarded as the cultural centre of Lahore. The famous Food Street of Lahore is located here.

Located at 33.6, 73.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lahore District, Towns in Lahore

Dhamial Army Airbase

Dhamial Army Airbase is an Pakistan Army airbase and is located just south of Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi District, Pakistan. Dhaimal is main Base of Pakistan Army aviation.

Located at 33.5603, 73.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Pakistan, Military facilities of the Pakistan Army

Pindi Club Ground

Pindi Club Ground is a multi-use stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. The stadium holds 15,000 people and hosted its first and only Test Match in 1965.

Located at 33.5914, 73.0521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stadiums in Pakistan, Test cricket grounds in Pakistan, Cricket grounds in Pakistan

College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

The College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering or (CEME) is the largest constituent college of the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan.

Located at 33.6, 73.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Pakistan, Engineering universities in Pakistan, Military academies of Pakistan, National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan

St Mary's Cambridge School

St Mary's Cambridge School is a high school situated on Murree Road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Located at 33.6092, 73.0658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Pakistan, Boys' schools in Pakistan, Schools in Rawalpindi, Roman Catholic Church in Pakistan

Shakrial

Shakrial is situated at East-Southern side of District Rawalpindi. In the East it is linked to Kurri 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 Islamabad Highway or G. T Road. Shakrial is a rapidly growing town in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is divided into two main parts, Old Shakrial and New Shakrial. The native people of Shakrial are Qureshis.

Located at 33.6333, 73.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Rawalpindi District

Rawalpindi railway station

The Rawalpindi Railway Station is located in the city of Rawalpindi in Punjab Province, Pakistan.

Located at 33.6036, 73.0483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Rawalpindi District, Railway stations opened in 1881

Faizabad Interchange

Faizabad Interchange is the main gateway between the twin Pakistani cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. It was the first modern highway interchange of Pakistan made during late 1990s to better solve the traffic problem on Murree Road and Islamabad Highway.

Located at 33.6644, 73.0869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islamabad, Road interchanges in Pakistan

Assassination of Benazir Bhutto

The assassination of Benazir Bhutto occurred on 27 December 2007 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Bhutto, twice Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988–1990; 1993–1996) and then-leader of the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party, had been campaigning ahead of elections scheduled for January 2008. Shots were fired at her after a political rally at Liaquat National Bagh, and a suicide bomb was detonated immediately following the shooting. She was declared dead at 18:16 local time, at Rawalpindi General Hospital.

Located at 33.6073, 73.0633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2007 in Pakistan, Assassinations, Benazir Bhutto, Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistani commissions and inquiries, Taliban, Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2007, Improvised explosive device bombings in Pakistan, Mass murder in 2007, Political history of Pakistan, Filmed assassinations, Unsolved murders in Pakistan

Liaquat National Bagh

Liaquat National Bagh (Park), usually just referred to as Liaquat Bagh, is a famous park on Murree Road in the city of Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. Two Prime Ministers of Pakistan have been assassinated in this park. The park was formerly known as Municipal Park, but was renamed "Liaquat National Bagh (Park)" after the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan in 1951. It is known as a place for political gatherings and for speeches.

Located at 33.6062, 73.0644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Pakistan, Rawalpindi District, Liaquat Ali Khan

Rawalpindi General Hospital

Rawalpindi General Hospital, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, is a major teaching hospital offering the basic specialities as well as psychiatry, orthopaedics, urology and cardiology. It is associated with Rawalpindi Medical College. It is the place where Benazir Bhutto died on 27 December 2007. RGH is affiliated with Rawalpindi Medical College.

Located at 33.6278, 73.0722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Pakistan, Hospitals with year of establishment missing

Army Stadium, Rawalpindi

Army Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is the home of the Pakistan Army FC. It is also made use by the Pakistan Army for train purposes. The stadium has a capacity of 7,000.

Located at 33.5896, 73.0543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Pakistan, Multi-purpose stadiums in Pakistan

AFIP Rawalpindi

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi is a premier reference diagnostic laboratory of the Pakistan Armed Forces. It is situated near Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi.

Located at 33.5803, 73.0458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rawalpindi District, Military medical facilities in Pakistan

Mughalabad

Mughalabad is a village and union council of Jhelum District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is part of Jhelum Tehsil.

Located at 33.5833, 73.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Union councils of Jhelum District, Populated places in Jhelum District

Khurram Colony

Khurram Colony is a neighborhood of Rawalpindi in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. Adjacent to the neighborhood of Muslim Town, Khurram Colony runs along the southern side of Haji Chowk to the Jahaz Ground Stop. Islamabad International Airport abuts the southern edge of the suburb. Vice Admiral Shahid Iqbal is a notable resident.

Located at 33.6167, 73.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Rawalpindi District

December 2009 Rawalpindi attack

The December 2009 Rawalpindi attack in Rawalpindi, Pakistan was a terrorist attack on a mosque during Friday prayers on 4 December 2009. The mosque is located near the Pakistan Army's headquarters in Rawalpindi, is surrounded by military houses and is frequented by retired and serving officers.

Located at 33.5989, 73.0358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 2009, Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2009, Rawalpindi District, Suicide bombings in Pakistan, Spree shootings in Pakistan, Massacres in places of worship, Terrorist attacks on places of worship

Jinnah Park

Jinnah Park is a well-known park in the city of Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. The park is located on the Jail Road and houses a McDonald's franchisee and Cinepax exhibition centre. It also has a dedicated play area, lawns, fountains, flower beds and a jogging track stretched across the boundary wall. The park contains many good restaurants such as McDonald's papa salis and Diva restaurent. There are few cricket pitches and big COMSO cash and carry store. so the park is blend of many things.

Located at 33.5844, 73.0735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Pakistan, Rawalpindi District

Bhoja Air Flight 213

Bhoja Air Flight 213 (B4-213) was a domestic scheduled passenger flight operated by the Pakistani airline Bhoja Air. On 20 April 2012, the Boeing 737-236 aircraft, flying from Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, crashed in bad weather during its approach to Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad. All 121 passengers and 6 crew members aboard were killed in the crash. This was the inaugural flight of Bhoja Air's second daily service on this route.

Located at 33.5875, 73.1486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2012 in Pakistan, 2012 meteorology, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by weather, Aviation accidents and incidents in 2012, Aviation accidents and incidents in Pakistan, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737

Fazaia Intermediate College, Nur Khan

Fazaia Intermediate College, Chaklala(formerly PAF Intermediate College, Chaklala) is one of the 27 educational institutions being operated by Pakistan Air Force. It is located at Chaklala base in Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan. The College is affiliated with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education.

Located at 33.6091, 73.0845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Pakistan

OPF Boys College Islamabad

OPF Boys College Islamabad is an educational institution located in the centre of Islamabad, Pakistan. The college is run as a project of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF). The college started functioning on 12 September 2001.

Located at 33.6827, 73.0705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Intermediate colleges in Pakistan, Pakistani diaspora, 2001 establishments in Pakistan

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Rawalpindi.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ghāzi Colony