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The National Center of Excellence in Geology (NCEG), University of Peshawar (UoP), is an institution of higher learning and research in Geo-sciences. It was established in 1974 under an act of the parliament. Dr. R.A. Khan Tahirkheli was the founder Director of the center. Upon his retirement, Dr. M. Qasim Jan succeeded him in 1988 who was ...
Peshawar's urban typology is similar to other ancient cities in South Asia, such as Lahore, Multan and Delhi – all of which were founded near a major river, and included an old walled city, as well as a royal citadel. Historically, the old city of Peshawar was a heavily guarded citadel that consisted of high walls.
The history of Peshawar is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent. The region was known as Puruṣapura in Sanskrit, literally meaning "city of men". [a] Being among the most ancient cities of the Indian subcontinent, Peshawar has for centuries been a center of trade between West Asia, Central Asia, and the Indian ...
1947 - City becomes part of the Dominion of Pakistan. 1948 - City becomes capital of the Peshawar province. 1949 - Frontier Corps military reserve headquartered in Bala Hissar (fort). 1950 University of Peshawar established. Shahab-e-saqib and Qallandar Urdu-language newspapers begin publication. 1951 - Population: 151,776.
It is the eighty fifth-largest city of Pakistan, according to 2017 census. Located in the Valley of Peshawar, Charsadda lies about 29 kilometres (18 mi) from the provincial capital of Peshawar at an altitude of 276 metres (906 ft). [5] The total area of Charsadda District measures about 996 square Km. The district is geographically organized ...
City University of Science and IT: Peshawar 2001 IT, engineering & general Gandhara University: Peshawar 2002 Medical sciences Abasyn University: Peshawar 2007 General IQRA National University: Peshawar 2012 General Pak International Medical College: Peshawar 2009 Phase-V, Hayatabad Peshawar Medical education. NUML, Peshawar Campus: Peshawar ...
Pakistan. Website. cityuniversity .edu .pk. City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar ( CUSIT) is a private-sector university based in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [2] It is chartered by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), and allowed to operate by the ...
Bala Hissar ( Pashto / Urdu / Hindko: قلعه بالاحصار ), also spelt Bala Hisar, is an historic fortress located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. First mentioned by 7th-century explorer Xuanzang, the fort was used as a royal residence for the Durrani Empire since 1747, when the Afghan king, Ahmad Shah Durrani, conquered Peshawar.