Shamaspur - Jhelum

There are many countries that always struggle with excessive garbage and vandalism. But what could people do to do something about it? To help keep their country clean? Many countries have many organizations both large, small or even communities and committees that are aware about the cleanliness of their country. Having a clean country helps tourism and even improves the lives of many residents; let's face it, everybody like to live in a clean environment.

Yesterday I was visiting a village Shamaspur, in Jhelum (Coordinates: 33°00′24″N 73°41′44″E) there I saw something different and it was attracting me. There is a village youth committee which is working for the betterment of village, and a big example of that was collection of the garbage to keep the village clean. They have placed metal Bins in every corner of every street to collect excessive garbage. This was very impressive system to see in a village, if whole country adopts it we can make our beautiful country more clean and beautiful.

Why should one contribute to society? Well the answer is simple, wouldn't you like that the area where you live, or the places you frequent to be clean? Islam also encourages us to remain clean and to also keep our home clean; this country is also our home, so we should keep it clean.  

By having these kinds of communities throughout the country, we could make life easier and have cleaner areas just by contributing a small amount of time. If everyone just gives a small amount of time, imagine what a difference it could make to the world.

River Bunha - Jhelum

River or Nalah Bunha or Nala Bunhar is a rainy Nalah, bulk of which goes through Jhelum District. It starts from sralah district Chakwal and then enters district Jhelum. In Ghori-Gala area it’s a few meters in width abut near Tilla Jogian it expands up to 3 kilometers.

From Tilla Mountain many waterfalls are also included in the Bunha. Near Pind Sawika this nalah passes through high mountains. These mountains are full of green trees and they look like humps of the camel, the whole scenario makes beautiful scenery. 

Bunha near Pind Sawika

Near Pind Sawika Nalah Bunha heads towards north when it hit the mountains of Wagh and then again it heads towards South East. Near Darapur and Bhamber its merge with Jhelum River, the largest of the five rivers of Punjab. Five rivers of Punjab are Jhelum, Chanab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlaj.

Before 2003 there was no bridge on this nalah, so the people of Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil and others who were living on the right side of Bunha were required to pass through the boundary of two other districts (Mandi Bahauddin and Gujrat) to reach there District capital city Jhelum. They were required to use Rasul Barrage bridge to enter in district Mandi Bahauddin and then from SraiAlamGir to Jhelum. Now that a bridge has been made near Darapur and Pind Dadan khan is being connected to Jhelum through a wide road.

Near Pind Sawika and Wagh valley Bunha expands upto 3 kilometers and passes through high mountains, so a large Dam could be built on Bunha at this location and water could be used in full filling the irrigation needs of country through canals. Moreover it will also help to control the loss caused by Bunha during rainy season.

This is a very beautiful region in Jhelum, but it requires attention of the higher authorities. There are beautiful high green mountains, valleys, waterfalls and lot of beautiful sceneries. It could be made a beautiful picnic point and tourist resort with little attention which will also bring a revolutionary change in the development of area. Hope so someday change will come.

 

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Pakistan VS India WC SemiFinal 2011 - Jhelum

On 30th March, I saw a big change in Pakistan...
I walked on the streets trying to find Punjabi, Balochi, Pathan, Sindhi, Muhajir, Shia, Sunni.....
BUT I can't find Anyone of them....
Everywhere, Everyone is Pakistani... Now tell me was that a defeat or a great VICtory!!!!!!!! WE LOVE OUR TEAM BECAUSE THEY MADE US PAKISTANI.......

Jhelum

Jhelum (Urdu, Punjabi: جہلم) (Greek: Alexandria Bucephalous) is a city on the right bank of the Jhelum River, in the district of the same name in the north of Punjab province, Pakistan. Jhelum is known for providing a large number of soldiers to the British and later to the Pakistan armed forces due to which it is also known as city of soldiers or land of martyrs and warriors. Jhelum is a few miles upstream from the site of the Battle of the Hydaspes between the armies of Alexander the Great and Raja Porus. A city called Bucephala was founded nearby to commemorate the death of Alexander's horse, Bucephalus. Other notable sites nearby include the 16th century Rohtas Fort, the Tilla Jogian complex of ancient temples, and the 16th-century Grand Trunk Road which passes through the city. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan the population of Jhelum was 145,647 and in 2010 its population is 174,679. The name of the city is derived from the words Jal (pure water) and Ham (snow), as the river that flows through the river originates in the Himalayas. There are a number of industries in and around Jhelum city, including a tobacco factory, wood, marble, glass and flour mills.


Etymology

Many writers have different opinions about the name of Jhelum. One suggestion is that in ancient days Jhelum was known as Jalham. The word Jhelum is reportedly derived from the words Jal(pure water) and Ham (snow). The name thus refers to the waters of a river (flowing besides the city) which have their origins in the snow-capped Himalayas.

However some writers believe that when "Dara-e-Azam" reached a certain place on the river bank after winning many battles, he fixed his flag at that place and called it "Ja-e-Alam" which means "Place of the Flag". With the passage of time it became Jhelum from "Ja-e-Alam".

According to tradition, Hazrat Saeed Bin Abi Waqas, brother of Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqas, was sent to China to preach Islam, during his journey he arrived at the city of Jhelum, he saw the reflection of a city in the river and said "هذا جهيلم" (this is Jheelum), which means "City besides the river, in full moonlight"

Ahmed Shah Abdali also used "Jheelum" in place of Jhelum and "Harian" for Kharian in his diary.