Wazirabad

Located on the banks of the Chenab River, Wazirabad extends along the Grand Trunk Road, 100 kilometers north of Lahore and 45 kilometers from Sialkot.

Hakim Ilm-ud-din, minister of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, established the city in 1636 by constructing the Musaman Burj residential building on Palkhu Nala bank.

The smiths of Wazirabad manufacture traditional cutlery products, maintaining techniques that date back several centuries, producing knives and kitchen tools for international markets.

The Alexandra railway bridge connects multiple rail lines at Wazirabad junction, serving as a transportation hub between Sialkot, Faisalabad, and other major Pakistani cities.

Local factories produce specialized hunting knives, swords, and military equipment, continuing a manufacturing tradition that began during the 1880s for the British Army.

Location: Wazirabad Tehsil

Inception: 1867

Elevation above the sea: 215 m

GPS coordinates: 32.44174,74.11821

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39