Sohān 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: 04:24 PM (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: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Discover Sohān Colony

The district Sohān Colony of Rawalpindi in Punjab is a district in Pakistan a little south-east 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, Rawlakot and Mansehra. 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

Islamabad Serena Hotel

Address
8,2 mi
KHAYABAN-E-SUHARWARDY SECTOR G-5
44000 Islamabad
Pakistan

Time Information

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


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


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Published: December 24, 2012
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Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: December 21, 2008
Length: 00:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
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Rating: 3 of 5
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Published: October 10, 2009
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Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: September 27, 2009
Length: 23:31 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: takadakz

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Rating: 5 of 5
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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.

Islamabad Capital Territory

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is one of the two federal territories of Pakistan. It includes Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, and covers an area of 1,165.5 km² (450 mi²) of which 906 km² (349.8 mi²) is Islamabad proper. It is represented in the National Assembly by two constituencies, namely NA-48 and NA-49.

Located at 33.6667, 73.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islamabad Capital Territory, Subdivisions of Pakistan, Capital districts and territories, States and territories established in 1960, 1960 establishments in Pakistan, Islamabad

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

Jinnah Sports Stadium

Jinnah Sports Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It also has athletics facilities. The stadium has a capacity of 48,800 people. The stadium was also used for the SAF games in 2004 where the stadium went through renovations. The playing field has a running track around its perimeter allowing athletics use.

Located at 33.7006, 73.0928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Pakistan, Athletics (track and field) venues in Pakistan, Football venues in Pakistan, Islamabad, Multi-purpose stadiums 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

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

Lok Virsa Museum

Lok Virsa Museum is situated in Islamabad, Pakistan. It displays the cultural heritage of Pakistani people. The living style of the different areas of Pakistan is exhibited here in statues, pictures, pottery, music and textile work. Lok Virsa is the finest cultural museum in Pakistan.

Located at 33.6833, 73.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Pakistan, Tourism in Pakistan, Islamabad

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

Rawal lake

Rawal Lake in Pakistan is an artificial reservoir that provides the water needs for the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Korang River along with some other small streams coming from Margalla Hills have been set to form this artificial lake which covers an area of 8.8 km². Korang River is the outlet stream of Rawal Dam. Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Margalla Hills National Park.

Located at 33.7, 73.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Punjab, Pakistan, Dams in Pakistan

Pakistan Monument

The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument representing the nation's four provinces and three territories. After a competition among many renowned architects, Arif Masood’s plan was selected for the final design. The blooming flower shape of the monument represents Pakistan's progress as a rapidly developing country. The four main petals of the monument represent the four provinces, while the three smaller petals represent the three territories.

Located at 33.6935, 73.0683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Pakistan, National symbols of Pakistan, Pakistani architecture

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

2008 Orakzai bombing

The 10 October 2008 Orakzai bombing occurred when a suicide bomber drove and detonated a pick-up truck packed with 300 kg of explosives into a meeting of 600 people, killing 40 instantly and injuring 81, although the toll later rose to 110 as many died in hospitals. The attack occurred in a remote region where the injured could not get medical attention for several hours. The attack was preceded by a row between Taliban militants and local Shia tribesmen.

Located at 33.666, 73.166 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 2008, Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2008, Suicide car and truck bombings in Pakistan

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

Liaquat Gymnasium

Liaquat Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The capacity of the arena is 10,223 spectators. It hosts indoor sporting events such as basketball, badminton, and boxing.

Located at 33.7, 73.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Badminton venues, Basketball venues in Pakistan, Boxing venues, Indoor arenas in Pakistan, Islamabad

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:
Sohān Colony