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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Turbat is positioned in southern Balochistan on the left bank of the Kech River, which is a tributary of the Dasht River ( | Turbat is positioned in southern Balochistan on the left bank of the Kech River, which is a tributary of the Dasht River ({{Nastaliq|دشت کئور}}). The town is surrounded by the Makran Range ({{Nastaliq|مکُران بند}}) to the north and east, descending towards coastal plains in the south. Turbat serves as a marketplace for dates cultivated in the region and hosts a date-processing factory. In addition to dates, crops such as jowar (sorghum), barley, wheat, and rice are grown, alongside livestock farming. | ||
Koh-e-Murad ( | Koh-e-Murad ({{Nastaliq|كوه مراد}}), a shrine located in Turbat, is a sacred site for Zikris, who believe that Mahdi, the 12th Imam, prayed there for an extended period. Followers of the Zikri sect gather annually on the night of the 27th Ramadan for a ritual visit ({{lang-ar|زيارة}}, [[Balochi language|Balochi]]: زيارت) to this shrine. Turbat is also known for its multilingual singers. | ||
The city holds a significant place in Baloch folklore and literature, being the home of Punnu, the central figure in the romance of Sassi Punnun. The remains of Punnu's fort can still be found in Turbat. Atta Shad, a prominent Balochi poet, was born in Singanisar, a town within Turbat. He made significant contributions to both Balochi and Urdu poetry, with four published books to his name. He passed away on February 13, 1998, in Quetta. | The city holds a significant place in Baloch folklore and literature, being the home of Punnu, the central figure in the romance of Sassi Punnun. The remains of Punnu's fort can still be found in Turbat. Atta Shad, a prominent Balochi poet, was born in Singanisar, a town within Turbat. He made significant contributions to both Balochi and Urdu poetry, with four published books to his name. He passed away on February 13, 1998, in Quetta. | ||
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Turbat’s strategic significance is underscored by its proximity to Gwadar Port, located 180 km away, which is connected by a newly developed highway under the CPEC project. The city features an international airport with flights to Gulf states like Oman, the UAE, and Qatar. While not coastal, Turbat hosts a newly constructed Pakistan Navy base camp, which is anticipated to evolve into a major air base supporting Karachi. To the extreme south, Turbat connects with the coastal city of Pasni, part of the Gwadar District. The city also shares a border with Iran, 120 km away, allowing local residents visa-free entry due to familial ties across the border. Diesel smuggling from Iran remains a significant source of income for the town, and Iranian products dominate the local market, supported by a power line that supplies electricity to Turbat from Iran. | Turbat’s strategic significance is underscored by its proximity to Gwadar Port, located 180 km away, which is connected by a newly developed highway under the CPEC project. The city features an international airport with flights to Gulf states like Oman, the UAE, and Qatar. While not coastal, Turbat hosts a newly constructed Pakistan Navy base camp, which is anticipated to evolve into a major air base supporting Karachi. To the extreme south, Turbat connects with the coastal city of Pasni, part of the Gwadar District. The city also shares a border with Iran, 120 km away, allowing local residents visa-free entry due to familial ties across the border. Diesel smuggling from Iran remains a significant source of income for the town, and Iranian products dominate the local market, supported by a power line that supplies electricity to Turbat from Iran. | ||
==Education== | |||
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'''University:''' | |||
* [http://uot.edu.pk University of Turbat] | |||
* [http://buetk.edu.pk Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology, Turbat Campus] | |||
'''Colleges:''' | |||
* [http://gccturbat.edu.pk/ Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Girls Cadet College] | |||
* [[Makran Medical College]] | |||
* Government Atta Shad Degree College | |||
* Government Girls Degree College | |||
* [[Balochistan Residential College]] | |||
'''Government Schools:''' | |||
* [[Government High School Chahsar]] | |||
* [[Modal School Turbat]] | |||
* [[Government High School Absar]] | |||
'''Private Schools:''' | |||
* [[Tameer-e-Millat High School Absor]] | |||
* [[Sayed Hashmi High School]] | |||
* [[Delta School]] | |||
* [[Kech Grammar School]] | |||
* [[Bolan School]] | |||
*[[Layaqat English Public School LEPS]] | |||
*[[Oxford Grammar School]] | |||
== References == | |||
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