Kharian Cantt
کھارِیاں کینٹ | |
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Kharian Cantonment | |
Coordinates: 32°29′N 73°32′E / 32.48°N 73.53°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
District | Gujrat |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 204,462 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Calling code | +92-537 Postal Code 50070 |
Administrative Control Cantonment Board Kharian |
Kharian Cantonment (Urdu: کھاریاں چھاؤنی۔), (Punjabi: کھاریاں ﮐﻴﻨٹ) or Kharian Cantt is one of the largest cantonments (army bases) in Pakistan. It is located near Kharian city, in the Gujrat district of Punjab province.[1][2]
This cantonment is located in the Gujrat District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is located about 130 kilometers northwest of Lahore, the capital of the Punjab province. Kharian Cantt is home to a number of military installations and is a hub for the Pakistani Army. The town is also home to a number of schools, hospitals, and other amenities.