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Northern Punjab, or the Panjistan region or sometimes Pothohar Plateau, in this guide refers to northern part of the Pakistani province of Western Punjab.

Cities[edit]

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Map of Northern Punjab

Other destinations[edit]

Understand[edit]

The Panjistani Language Movement has started to campaign for a ew Panjistan Province (in North Panjab) and also the Panjistani Language Board to advance the cause for teaching Panjistani (Pahari/Pothwari/Mirpuri) language in schools and colleges.

Talk[edit]

The major language is Panjistani (Pothwari Mirpuri), but Hinku (Hindko) and eastern Punjabi are also spoken.

Get in[edit]

  • Main train links from Rawalpindi via Jehlum to Sargodha
  • Islamabad International Airport (ISB IATA)
  • Sialkot International Airport (SKT IATA)

Get around[edit]

Buses go from Sargodha and Chakwal to Rawalpindi via Jhelum, Dina and Gujar Khan.

See[edit]

The emergence of Modern Panjistani in North Pakistan.

Do[edit]

You can climb a mountain or watch a traditional match of beeni (which is a form of Asian arm wrestling).

Cricket, football, squash, kabbadi and beeni are the most popular sports in North Punjab.

Eat[edit]

The most common food to eat is biryani with a drink.

Drink[edit]

Lassi is the most famous drink to have and it comes in sweet or salty flavors.

Stay safe[edit]

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