Cantonment

When was Karachi Cantonment created?

When was Karachi Cantonment created?

Karachi Cantonment

Karachi Cantt.
EstablishedAugust 1942
Government
• TypeCantonment Board
• PresidentSikandar Viqar Naqvi

  1. How many cantonment boards are there in Karachi?
  2. How many cantonments are there in Pakistan?
  3. What is the role of Cantonment Board?
  4. Which is the oldest cantonment of Pakistan?
  5. Which city is the gateway of Pakistan?
  6. What is the second largest city in Pakistan?
  7. Who is DG military Land and cantonment?
  8. What is Pakistan Army rank in the world?
  9. How many generals are in Pakistan Army?
  10. Which is the biggest library in Pakistan?
  11. Who is the head of Cantonment Board?
  12. What is Cantt Area Pakistan?
  13. What is a cantonment area?

How many cantonment boards are there in Karachi?

This time round, all above-mentioned parties as well as Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP), PML-Functional and several independent candidates have set their eyes on the 42 seats of general councillors in the Karachi's six cantonment boards — Clifton, Faisal, Karachi, Malir, Korangi and Manora.

How many cantonments are there in Pakistan?

There are a total of 56 Cantonments in Pakistan.

What is the role of Cantonment Board?

Functions. The cantonment board takes care of mandatory duties such as provision of public health, water supply, sanitation, primary education, and street lighting etc. As the resources are owned by government of India, it can't levy any tax.

Which is the oldest cantonment of Pakistan?

Sialkot Cantonment (Urdu: سیالکوٹ چھاؤنی) is a military cantonment area in Sialkot adjacent to the city. It is one of the oldest and most important Cantonments of Pakistan. It was established in 1852 by the British Indian Army.

Which city is the gateway of Pakistan?

The Bab-e-Pakistan (Urdu: باب پاكستان ‎) (Gateway of Pakistan) is a national monument in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan which is being built on the site of one of the major Muslim refugee camps which operated in the aftermath of independence of Pakistan.

What is the second largest city in Pakistan?

Lahore, Urdu Lāhawr, second largest city of Pakistan and the capital of Punjab province. It lies 811 miles (1,305 km) northeast of Karāchi in the upper Indus plain on the Rāvi River, a tributary of the Indus.

Who is DG military Land and cantonment?

According to sources, DG ML&CD Maj Gen Hasnat Amir Gillani transferred Cantonment Executive Officer (CEO) Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) Sibtain Raza and posted him as CEO Gujranwala. CEO Walton Omar Farooq Malik has also been changed and posted as CEO Rawalpindi, they said.

What is Pakistan Army rank in the world?

According to Global Firepower, the Pakistan Armed Forces are ranked as the 10th most powerful military in the world.

How many generals are in Pakistan Army?

This is the list of serving generals in the Pakistan Army. Currently, the Army has 2 generals, 26 lieutenant generals and 197 major generals.

Which is the biggest library in Pakistan?

The 120 year old Punjab Public Library (PPL), the biggest library in Pakistan, has been decaying for several years because of a lack of funds and administrative problems.

Who is the head of Cantonment Board?

The Station Commander of the Cantonment is the ex-officio President of the Board and an officer of the IDES or Defence Estates Organisation is the Chief Executive Officer who is also the Member-Secretary of the Board.

What is Cantt Area Pakistan?

Cantonments in Pakistan are permanent military stationed areas, which are administered by Cantonment Boards under the control of the Military Lands & Cantonments Department (MLCD), Ministry of Defence, Government of Pakistan. Cantonments are established under and governed by the Cantonments Act, 1924.

What is a cantonment area?

1 : usually temporary quarters for troops. 2 : a permanent military station in India.

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