Gujranwala description & Facts:
Gujranwala is a city in Punjab, Pakistan with a population of 1,132,509 (1998 census). Gujranwala is located at 32.16 North, 74.18 East and is 226 metres (744 feet) above sea-level. With a population of over 1.1 million Gujranwala is the seventh largest city in Pakistan, and is one of Pakistan's most industrialised cities. It borders with Ghakhar Mandi and some small towns and villages. Punjabi is the local language, however English and Urdu are also common, particularly in schools and offices, as is the case in almost all of Pakistan. Gujranwala is a major agricultural and industrial city of Punjab, Pakistan. The rural areas around Gujranwala produce a large variety of agricultural goods, the main crops are rice, wheat, potatoes, barley and pearl millet. The Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) shares a building with the zonal and circle offices of Habib Bank Limited, United Bank Limited, Allied Bank Limited and State Bank of Pakistan. Gujranwala's industrial areas have numerous textile mills, cutlery manufacturing and large agricultural processing plants, Ceramics industries, electronic equipments and auto industry. Master Industries (which makes tiles, ceramics, sanitary, baby diapers and ballpoints and other stationery products) and Super Asia Industry (makers of electronic equipment like air conditioner, washing machines, fans, heat gysers etc) are two major industries of Gujranwala.Gujranwal a is also famous for its plastic products, the big names are Boss, Citizen and Toyo. Nowadays there are many industries which are making motorcycles like Toyo Industries, Super Asia and others. The major exports include rice, sugar, textiles, carpets, glass goods, medical equipment, leather products, metal utensils, agricultural equipment, and automotive machinery parts as well as producing machinery for military uses. The main source of energy is a hydro-electric project on the Chenab River.Times Resources became the pioneer while commencing the very first call center industry here in gujranwala. There are several colleges affiliated with the University of the Punjab which also operates a main campus offering courses such as LLB, BCom, MCom, and MBA. Another higher education institute is the GIFT University which also offer courses such as LLB, BCom, MBA, Textile and Design, M.A English. There is also the Rachna Engineering University in Gujranwala. Punjab College of Commerce & Information Technology is one of the best college in Gujranwala which has grabbed 15 out of 18 positions in Gujranwala board, offering courses such as FSc, ICS, ICom, BCom, MCom, and MBA. Other colleges include Elite College of Commerce, National college of Science, Superior College of Science, Government College for boys, Government College for girls, Government Islamia college, Workers Welfare School & College and Crescent College of Science. Quaid-e-Azam Divisional Public College is the biggest institution in the District. It has its own cricket oval and numerous buildings and is currently run by semi-Government and Board of Trustees. Islamia college has started Msc. Chemistry in Gujranwalla. It is affiliated with The University of Punjab. Another institute is the SOFT Solutions College . SOFT Solutions College is well rated among the private colleges in Gujranwala division. At the Community Development front, Gujranwala is also home to the Roshni Homes Trust, an orphanage that provides a home, a family and an education to orphaned and abandoned children. In Gujranwala, Virtual University Campus is working and offers the students best quality lectures at there doorstep. In MBA, MIT, BBA etc. www.vugujranwala.com helps with student guidelines, especially for IT students. Beaconhouse School System Gujranwala is the only school in Gujranwala which offers both GCE O and A Level. It has achieved admirable results in both examinations, with its Alumni students currently studying in privileged institutions in Pakistan and abroad, such as Lahore University of Management Sciences and the Aga Khan University. Swedish Group of Tech
Gujranwala has been in the media attention for the past few weeks due to bomb explosions and other terrorist activities. Too bad.