Hayatabad

For other places with the same name, see Hayatabad (disambiguation).
Phase 3 Chowk, Hayatabad.
Bagh e Naran Chowk

Hayatabad is a modern suburb on the south-western fringe of Peshawar, the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was named after Hayat Sherpao, former Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a notable leader of Pakistan Peoples Party. It is close to the Khyber Agency[1] which leads to Khyber Pass, a prominent route through the Hindu Kush mountains to Landi Kotal, the highest point of the pass, and the Afghan border.

Geographical features

Hayatabad developed as a residential area in Peshawar in the late 1970s. Primarily known to be used for residential purposed, but it is also been used by various industries comprising "industrial estate". It has been divided into seven phases while each phase consists of sectors. The town can be accessed via three routes from Jamrud Road and one from the Ring road. A fifth route has also been there but it was sealed for the security reasons arising from War on Terror, due to its boundary with the tribal area. Hayatabad has been divided into 7 phases. Each phase is several divided into sectors.

View of CECOS University from F5 Park
Phase 3 Chowk Hayatabad
Zarghuni Mosque
Phase 6, Hayatabad
Bagh e Naran
Under construction Food Street, Hayatabad
View of Shalman park and St. Francis High School

People and culture

The communities of Hayatabad form a diverse spectrum ranging from locals settled for generations to expatriates on temporary assignments belonging to different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Owing to its proximity to Peshawar and the adjoined Industrial Estate, Pashtuns, Urdu Speakers, Persian and Hindko speakers as well as Afghan refugees are the main residents of Hayatabad.

Facilities

Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) is responsible for maintenance and development of the township. There are several different schools, colleges, a national University, public and private hospitals, private clinics, public parks, shopping malls, and offices to facilitate the residents.

Markets

Important buildings

Paraplegic Centre Phase 4

Parks

References

  1. ↑ Khyber Agency

External links

Coordinates: 33°59′10″N 71°27′25″E / 33.98611°N 71.45694°E / 33.98611; 71.45694

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