Kotli Loharan West | |
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  Kotli Loharan West | |
| Coordinates: 32°21′N 74°17′E / 32.35°N 74.29°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 20,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0523 |
| Number of Union councilsUC-42 SKT | nazim |
| Government Website | |
Kotli Loharan is a small town in Sialkot District, Pakistan. K. L industry by Muhammad Younas used to manufacture mine-laying machines, hydraulic jacks and instruments for F-86 aircraft engine maintenance for the Pakistan Army. A rural hospital funds were raised, a veterinary hospital, boys and girls colleges, schools and roads have been constructed. Bazaars have been widened in 2010, Fresh water filtration plants have been installed in various locations. New Building of veterinary Hospital constructed, Streets are cemented, Rural Hospital new building constructed and upgraded, Ring roads are made.
Kotli Loharan is a small town now, almost under the shadow of the Himalayas. It is a thriving industrial town in the middle of agricultural land. For centuries the town has been an enclave of industry in the middle of agriculture. The people of the town were sword smiths, and it is said that this village was a kind of a land grant, in recognition of their services. Now the swords are no longer important but surgical instruments still are there. People of this town is living in Commonwealth countries, Middle East and UK. Majority of the original population of this town have been moved to the big cities in Pakistan and overseas, especially in Kenya and UK. Current population is mix of new migrants from Jammu and Kashmir (1948 Kashmir War) and old population.
Kotli Loharan consists of two subtowns. One is Kotli Loharan West (Laandi (meaning West) Kotli) and other is called Kotli Lohraran East (Chardi (meaning East) Kotli). Many kinds of articles for use and ornament are made, such as shields and arms, betel-nut cutters, knives, boxes, plates, inkstands, and so on. The material used is iron, and gold and silver are used in inlaying. 32°35′24″N 74°29′56″E / 32.589974°N 74.498870°E