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Muridke

muridke
City
Muridke
Chand Bagh School ground at night
Chand Bagh School ground at night
Muridke is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Muridke
Muridke
Location in Punjab, Pakistan
Muridke is located in Pakistan
Muridke
Muridke
Location in Pakistan
Country  Pakistan
Province Punjab
District Punjab
Elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • City 254,291
 • Rank 53rd, Pakistan
Time zone UTC+5 (PST)

Muridke (Urdu: muridke) is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the main town, or headquarters, of Muridke Tehsil, which is a smaller administrative area within Sheikhupura District. Muridke is one of the larger cities in Pakistan, ranking as the 53rd most populated city.

The city is located close to the big city of Lahore. Muridke sits about 205 meters (675 feet) above sea level. An important and historic road called the Grand Trunk Road passes through Muridke. In 2005, Muridke became the main town for the newly formed Muridke Tehsil.

Schools in Muridke

Muridke has several schools where young people can learn.

Well-Known Schools

Chand Bagh School is a famous school located on the road between Muridke and Sheikhupura. Other popular schools in the city include Jinnah Ideal Higher Secondary School. The Al Noor group also runs several schools and colleges in Muridke.

Famous People from Muridke

Many talented individuals have come from Muridke.

Activists and Leaders

  • Iqbal Masih was a brave young activist who spoke out for children's rights.
  • Rana Tanveer Hussain is a notable politician. He has served as the Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training. This role involves overseeing education policies for the country.

Sports Stars

Muridke is also home to several well-known cricketers:

  • Jaffar Nazir is a first-class cricketer.
  • Bilawal Bhatti has played cricket at the international level.
  • Imran Nazir is another international cricketer from Muridke.
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