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Khanewal

Khanewal is a city and the capital of Khanewal District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the 36th largest city in Pakistan by population. Khanewal is named after the earliest settlers here who belonged to the caste ‘Daha’ (A Sub-Caste of Panwar Rajput) and used ‘Khan’ in their names. That is how the city came to be known as ‘khan-e-wal’.

Khanewal has a long and illustrious history dating back to the early 1900s. Khanewal is well-known for its cotton farming. The Daha (a Rajput caste) are thought to have been the first inhabitants and founders of Khanewal. Khanewal's biggest castes are Bodla, Khagga, Siyal, Haraj, and Daha. Khanewal is a historic city whose foundations were constructed by the British Empire due to its importance as a railway junction. The city served as a crossroads for the Wazirabad-Khanewal railway line, providing a link to Karachi through Lahore.

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Culture and Heritage

Following the partition of India, Hindus and Sikhs came to Khanewal. Missionary Sufi Saints had a major role in converting the masses to Islam. In 1985, two tehsils from Multan District, Kabirwala and Mian Channu, were combined to form the district. Khanewal has a vibrant history dating back to the early 1900s. Khanewal is well-known for its cotton farming. The Daha (a Rajput caste) are thought to have been the first inhabitants and founders of Khanewal. The main tribes and clans include Sheikh, Afghans, Niazi, Rajputs (Rana), Bhati, Daduana, Matyana, Doltana, Bucha, Khokhars Mayo Solgi (jutt), Seoul, Toru, Kamboh, Gujjar, Sahu, Awan, Jatt, Nikyana Sial, Siyal, Arain, and Baloch.

Punjabi is the most frequently spoken language in the region, with 63 percent of the people saying they speak it. At the same time, Saraiki is the district's second language, spoken by 26% of residents. The residents of Khanewal also speak Hindko, Urdu, English, and Pashto. Sugarcane, wheat, and cotton are the district's principal crops. The people are quite hardworking, and these crops provide them with a source of income. Khanewal's educational system is based on contemporary, cultural, religious, social, commerce, psychological, and scientific principles. Khanewal currently has a literacy rate of 39.9%. The standard national educational system is heavily influenced by the British system. The approach also tries to instill a secular mindset in students while also educating them about Pakistan's rich cultural heritage. Khanewal district features a diversified selection of schools, colleges, and institutions offering a variety of interests.