Warburton, Punjab, Pakistan

Warburton is a mid-sized city in Nankana Sahib District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Nankana Sahib and 30 km southeast of Sheikhupura. The city was named by or after John Paul Warburton (1840–1919), a high ranking police officer of the Raj period. The Warburtons were a prominent Anglo-Indian family but John Paul was adopted, originally being called Jan Dad Khan. His residence at that time was turned to a high school which is still functional. This area is surrounded by textile industries. There is a police station, a post office and a girl's college. The main business in Warburton is rice and mobile phones.

Warburton city
Warburton city
Coordinates: 31°33′N 73°50′E
Pakistan Pakistan
ProvincePunjab
Government
Population
 (2017)
 • Total30,738
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code0562

The major religion in this city is Islam, also there are Christians & Ahmadis in minority.The most prominent castes in the city Warburtons are Bhatti,Kharal,Sheikh, Jutt, Arain, Rana, Mughal and Malik.

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