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Watch the poems of Mrs Kanwal Farooq in Urdu with pictures on the website, bhera.org. Under the category, Miscellaneous. The link is given below: https://bhera.org/a-2/ . Zahid Mumtaz
Watch the poems of Mrs Kanwal Farooq with pictures on the website, bhera.org. Under the category, Miscellaneous. Her husband, Farooq Piracha, belongs to Mohalla Pirachgan, Bhera; therefore, she has affiliations with Bhera. Share your comments/ views on her poems on the website bhera.org .The link of her poems is given below : Her self introduction as under : …
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World Heritage Day – Celebrated in Bhera by boys and girls of Iqra School.18 April 2026. See on the website ; bhera.org . Under the category ; Miscellaneous . The link is given below :https://bhera.org/world-heritage-day-celebrated-in-bhera-by-boys-and-girls-of-iqra-school-18-april-2026-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-below/. Zahid Mumtaz
World Heritage Day – Celebrated in Bhera by boys and girls of Iqra School. 18 April 2026 The boys and girls of Iqra School celebrated World Heritage Day in Bhera with great enthusiasm. The initiative was taken by Sahibzada Abrar Ahmed Bugvi and organised through the kind courtesy of Majlis Hizbul Ansar (Registered), Jama Masjid …
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World Heritage Day was celebrated on 18 April 2026 for the boys and girls of Darul Aloom Azizia and Mehta Schools, through the courtesy of Majlis Hizbul Ansar (Registered), Jama Masjid Bugvia, Bhera, District Sargodha. See on the website bhera.org: under the category , Miscellaneous.The link is given below : https://bhera.org/world-heritage-day-was-celebrated-on-18-april-2026-for-the-boys-and-girls-of-darul-aloom-azizia-and-mehta-schools-through-the-courtesy-of-majlis-hizbul-ansar-registered-jama-masjid-bugvia-bhera/ Zahid
World Heritage Day was celebrated on 18 April 2026 for the boys and girls of Darul Aloom Azizia and Mehta Schools, through the courtesy of Majlis Hizbul Ansar (Registered), Jama Masjid Bugvia, Bhera, District Sargodha. See on the website bhera.org: under the category, Miscellaneous. The link is given below: Zahid
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Civil Service Officers Visit Climate Smart Agriculture Project in Bhera and Essa House. See on the website bhera.org. Under the category: Miscellaneous. The link is given below. https://bhera.org/civil-service-officers-visit-climate-smart-agriculture-project-in-bhera-and-essa-house-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-below-zahid-mumtaz/. Zahid Mumtaz
Civil service officers from the Academy visited the Climate Smart Agriculture Project for small farmers right across Essa House, Melewala Bhera, and Essa House on 4 April 2026. The project is a collaborative research initiative between the Lahore School of Economics and the Urban Unit. It is funded by the International Growth Centre. Dr. Mujtaba…
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A Punjabi poem on Bhera بھیرہ پُھلاں دا سہرا by Muhammad Akram Tahir is shared. Given on the website , bhera.org , under the category , Miscellaneous . The link is given below: https://bhera.org/14658-2/ . Zahid Mumtaz
A Punjabi poem on Bhera بھیرہ پُھلاں دا سہراby Muhammad Akram Tahir is shared. Given on the website , bhera.org , under the category , Miscellaneous . The link is given below: Zahid Mumtaz بھیرہ پُھلاں دا سہرا بھیرہ پُھلاں دا سہرا ترس گئیاں نیں اکھیاں تیری گلیاں نوں بچپن دی سب کھیڈاں تے رنگ…
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Baking Bonds: Tandoori Days of Bhera. See on the website. bhera.org . Under the category . Miscellaneous . The link is given below :https://bhera.org/baking-bonds-tandoori-days-of-bhera-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-below/. Zahid Mumtaz
Baking Bonds: Tandoori Days of Bhera In the historic town of Bhera, many mohallas once had their own communal tandoories, often managed by elderly women. These dedicated ladies would begin their day early — kneading dough, lighting the clay ovens, and preparing to bake fresh roti for the neighbourhood families. The tandoori was far more…
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A Heritage at Risk: Old Khui (Small Well), Outside Mohalla Malakanwala, Bhera. See on the website . bhera.org . Under the categorage of Miscellaneous. The link is given below:https://bhera.org/a-heritage-at-risk-old-khui-small-well-outside-mohalla-malakanwala-bhera-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-categorage/. Zahid Mumtaz
A Heritage at Risk: Old Khui (Small Well), Outside Mohalla Malakanwala, Bhera Mohalla Malakanwala is one of the smallest mohallas of Bhera, comprising only 10 to 12 houses. Most likely, before Partition, it belonged to a single caste or extended family. The mohalla lies close to Imam Kot (the old Gurdwara) and the small mosque, Qazianwali,…
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Reviving Memories: Tale of Bhera’s Forgotten Talab ( Pond ). See on the website bhera.org . Under the category … Miscllaneous. The link is given below .https://bhera.org/reviving-memories-tale-of-bheras-forgotten-talab-pond-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscllaneous-the-link-is-given-below/. Zahid Mumtaz
Reviving Memories: Tale of Bhera’s Forgotten Talab ( Pond ) Only a handful of elderly individuals recall the existence of a vast talab (pond) in Bhera. The blue patch in the sketches marks the site of the talab. During the rainy season, its water would swell, expanding its boundaries, nearly touching the surrounding roads. Over…
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Postcards of Bhera, district Sargodha , Pakistan, by Maheen Mumtaz. See on the website ,bhera.org, under the category , Miscellaneous. The link is given below: https://bhera.org/postcards-of-bhera-district-sargodha-pakistan-by-maheen-mumtaz-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-below-https-bhera-org-postcards/. Zahid Mumtaz
Postcards of Bhera, district Sargodha, Pakistan, by Maheen Mumtaz. See on the website,bhera.org, under the category, Miscellaneous. The link is given below: https://bhera.org/postcards-of-bhera-district-sargodha-pakistan-by-maheen-mumtaz-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-below-https-bhera-org-p13615a/. Zahid Mumtaz The Art of Woodcrafting – Legacy of Bhera, District Sargodha, Pakistan In the past, Bhera was well known across the subcontinent for its arts and crafts. Among its most celebrated…
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Bookmarks by Maheen Mumtaz highlight Bhera’s history and cultural heritage. See them on the website, bhera.org, under the category, “Miscellaneous”.The link is provided below. https://bhera.org/bookmarks-by-maheen-mumtaz-highlight-bheras-history-and-cultural-heritage-see-them-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-provided-below/. Zahid Mumtaz
Bookmarks by Maheen Mumtaz highlight Bhera’s history and cultural heritage. See them on the website, bhera.org, under the category, “Miscellaneous”.The link is provided below.
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Atish dan ( Fireplace or Grate). See on the website, bhera.org, under the category, “Miscellaneous “. The link is given below:https://bhera.org/atish-dan-fireplace-or-grate-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-below/. Zahid Mumtaz
Atish dan ( Fireplace or Grate). See on the website, bhera.org, under the category, “Miscellaneous “. The link is given below:
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Panghurah ( baby wooden cradle, also called swinging or rocking cradle). In Urdu it is called Jhoola. See on the website, bhera.org, under the category, “Miscellaneous”. The link is given below :https://bhera.org/panghuorah-baby-wooden-cradle-also-called-swinging-or-rocking-cradle-in-urdu-it-is-called-jhoola-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-below/. Zahid Mumtaz
Panghurah ( baby wooden cradle, also called swinging or rocking cradle). in Urdu Jhoola. See on the website, bhera.org, under the category, “Miscellaneous”. The link is given below :
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A calligraphy competition for the young students was organised for the first time by the Iftikhar Bugvia Foundation on 18 November 2025 at Zahoor Auditorium, Bhera. See on the website , bhera.org , under the category , Miscellaneous . The link is givw below :https://bhera.org/a-calligraphy-competition-for-the-young-students-was-organised-for-the-first-time-by-the-iftikhar-bugvia-foundation-on-18-november-2025-at-zahoor-auditorium-bhera-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-un/. Zahid Mumtaz
Calligraphy Competition by Iftikhar Bugvia Foundation, Bhera – 18 Nov 2025 A calligraphy competition for the young students was organised for the first time by the Iftikhar Bugvia Foundation on 18 November 2025 at Zahoor Auditorium, Bhera. Forty-four boys and girls from 20 different schools participated. The jurist for the event was Qari Muhammad Yousaf,…
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Official Handout along with Pictures : Information Directorate , Sargodha Division, Government of Punjab . 24 September 2025. See on the website, bhera.org, under the category, “Miscellaneous.” The link is given below :https://bhera.org/official-handout-along-with-pictures-information-directorate-sargodha-division-government-of-punjab-24-september-2025-see-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellan/. Zahid Mumtaz
Official Handout along with Pictures : Information Directorate , Sargodha Division, Government of Punjab . 24 September 2025. See on the website, bhera.org, under the category, “Miscellaneous.” The link is given below : دفتر ڈائریکٹر انفارمیشن حکومت پنجاب سرگودہا ڈویژن ہینڈ آؤٹ سرگودہا (23 ستمبر 2025) وزیر مملکت برائے صحت ڈاکٹر ملک مختار احمد بھرتھ…
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Exploring the Historic Town of Bhera on Two Wheels. See the write – up and pictures on the website , bhera org , under the category , “Miscellaneous.” The link is given below:https://bhera.org/exploring-the-historic-town-of-bhera-on-two-wheels-see-the-write-up-and-pictures-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-below/. Zahid Mumtaz
Exploring the Historic Town of Bhera on Two Wheels The charm of Bhera unfolded in a most unusual way when a group of cyclists, including women riders from Lahore, set out to explore the town on their bicycles. Arriving with their cycles loaded on vehicles, they chose the historic Sher Shah Suri Jama Mosque (1540…
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Discovering the Historic Town of Bhera – An Enthralling Visit of ASG , Lahore – 23 Sep 2023. See the pictures on the website , bhera org , under the category , Miscellaneous. The link is given below :https://bhera.org/discovering-the-historic-town-of-bhera-an-enthralling-visit-of-asg-lahore-23-sep-2023-see-the-pictures-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-b/ . https://bhera.org/AAAAA-the-historic-town-of-bhera-an-enthralling-visitAAA-of-asg-lahore-23-sep-2023-a-the-pictures-on-the-website-bhera-org-under-the-category-miscellaneous-the-link-is-given-b/. Zahid Mumtaz
Discovering the Historic Town of Bhera – An Enthralling Visit of ASG, Lahore – 23 Sep 2023 Twelve members of the Asian Study Group (ASG), Lahore, visited the historic town of Bhera, District Sargodha, on 23 September 2023. During their visit, they explored several landmarks, including the Sher Shah Suri Jama Mosque (1540 AD), Darbar…
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Mudassar Mumtaz Haral, AC Bhawal, and Faisal Shahzad Cheema, AC Kot Momin , privately visited the historic town of Bhera on 22 August 2025 . A few pictures of their visit are shared . See on the website bhera.org, under the category , Miscellaneous. The link is given below :https://bhera.org/mudassar-mumtaz-haral-ac-bhawal-and-faisal-shahzad-cheema-privately-visited-the-historic-town-of-bhera-on-22-august-2025-a-few-pictures-of-their-visit-are-shared-see-on-the-website-bhera-or/. Zahid Mumtaz
آج اسسٹنٹ کمشنر بھلوال جناب مدثر ممتاز ہرل اور اسسٹنٹ کمشنر کوٹ مومن فیصل شہزاد چیمہ نجی طور پر بھیرہ ہمارے پاس تشریف لائے _ ان کے ساتھ بھیرہ کی تاریخی عمارات ,شیر شاہی مسجد بھیرہ , بگویہ خاندان کی تاریخی لائبریری ،, محلہ شیخاں والی شاہی مسجد , محلہ براجگان میں” عیسی ہاوس “بولی…
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Cutural Exchange: Turkish & Pakistani Delegation Explores Bhera’s Rich Heritage. A delegation of about 50 members from Turkish and Pakistani institutions and notables visited the historic town of Bhera, District Sargodha, on 9 August 2025. See on the website , bhera.org , under the category , Miscellaneous. The link below : https://bhera.org/cutural-exchange-turkish-pakistani-delegation-explores-bheras-rich-heritage-a-delegation-of-about-50-members-from-turkish-and-pakistani-institutions-visited-the-historic-town-of-bhera-distr/ Further details will be shared later. Zahid Mumtaz
A delegation of about 50 members from Turkish and Pakistani institutions and notables visited the historic town of Bhera, District Sargodha, on 9 August 2025. Further details will be shared later. Zm الحمدللّہ شہر بھیرہ کے لئے ایک اور کامیاب دنترکی اور پاکستان کے اداروں سے منسلک 50 لوگوں کو تاریخی شہر بھیرہ کا وزٹ…
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M Phil thesis in Punjabi on Molvi Muhammad Hussain Ahmedabadi’s religious and literary contributions, by Farha Waseem ( Session 2021 – 23) : Punjabi Department, College of Oriental Languages , Government College University, Faisalabad . See on the website, bhera.org, under the Category People of Bhera & Miscellaneous. The link to the thesis in PDF format is given below :https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=62f195a498&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r5745948603852177750&th=19868c1030df7f60&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=19868c099acae1cfffa1&zw. Zahid Mumtaz
See on the website, bhera.org, under the Category People of Bhera & Miscellaneous. The link to the thesis in PDF format is given below : https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=62f195a498&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r5745948603852177750&th=19868c1030df7f60&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=19868c099acae1cfffa1&zw
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Bhera Welcomes Faculty & Students of UMT, Lahore : A Day of History, Culture, and Exploration. 17 May 2025 . Mani ( Hafiz Irfan Ali ) , a photographer & and videographer, conducted their visit and briefed them about the history and cultural heritage of Bhera. Some pictures of their visit are given on the website , bhera.org. The link given below : https://bhera.org/bhera-welcomes-faculty-students-of-umt-lahore-a-day-of-history-culture-and-exploration-17-may-2025-mani-hafiz-irfan-ali-a-photographer-and-video/ . Enaya Mumtaz
Students and faculty members of the University of Management and Technology ( UMT) visited Bhera on 17 May 2025 . Mani ( Hafiz Irfan Ali ), a photographer & and videographer, conducted their visit and briefed them about the history and cultural heritage of Bhera. Some pictures of their visit are given on the website, bhera.org.…
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Details about Pelee Khothi – Mohalla Sheikhanwala Bhera, are given on the website , bhera.org , under the category , Misscellaneous. Zahid Mumtaz
Pelee Kothi is located at the entrance of Mohalla Sheikhanwala from the circular road. The road is oval, and its general alignment is that of the old walled city of Bhera, having eight gates. Pelee Khothi is the largest Kothi, inside the circular road, still having a huge garden/field. It is unique in its spaciousness,…
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The Forgotten Talab ( Pond) of Bhera. See on the website, bhera. org , under the category, Miscellaneous. The link is given below . Zahid Mumtaz
The Forgotten Talab ( Pond) of Bhera Only a handful of elderly individuals recall the existence of a vast talab (pond) in Bhera. The blue patch in the sketches marks the site of the talab. During the rainy season, its water would swell, expanding its boundaries, nearly touching the surrounding roads. Over time, the pond…
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Chika : Memories Suspended by a Rope. See on the website, bhera.org , under the category miscellaneous. Ensya Mumtaz
Chika: Memories Suspended by a Rope. See on the website, bhera.org, under the category miscellaneous. Ensya Mumtaz In Bhera’s past, the Chika, a metal wire or strip basket suspended by a rope, played a vital role in daily life. Women living in multi-story houses utilized Chikas to purchase essentials, such as fresh vegetables, from hawkers without…
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See on the website , bhera .org , under the category , Miscellaneous . ھیرہ میں فن خطاطی کیلئے اپنی کوششیں کرتے ہمیں جناب معروف معلم ،سماجی کارکن، مذھبی شخصیت جناب محمد یوسف صاحب نظر آتے ہیں۔خوشخطی ایک آرٹ ہے اور اسلامی علوم و فنون میں اسے بڑی اہمیت حاصل ہے
بھیرہ میں فن خطاطی کیلئے اپنی کوششیں کرتے ہمیں جناب معروف معلم ،سماجی کارکن، مذھبی شخصیت جناب محمد یوسف صاحب نظر آتے ہیں۔خوشخطی ایک آرٹ ہے اور اسلامی علوم و فنون میں اسے بڑی اہمیت حاصل ہے۔ بھیرہ میں جناب محترم محمد یوسف صاحب ہر ادارہ ہر نوجوان کو اس طرف مائل کرتے ہیں۔آج…
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Sheesh Mahal – Bhera’s Forgotten Palace by Zahid Mumtaz. See on the website, bhera.org, under he category Miscellaneous .
Sheesh Mahal – Bhera’s Forgotten Palace Mohalla Sheesh Mahal is a middle-sized mohalla in Bhera. In the east, it is mohalla Chitti Pully and Jethuwali Khui , in the north Sethianwala _Kalan_, in the west mohalla Kapooran, Sheikhanwala and bazaar Dalgaran and the south Masjid Haji Meharban and mohalla Gadianwala , in the southeast mohalla…
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Four leaflets on Bhera – 1. The Wonderous History of Bhera. 2 . Darwazas of Bhera. 3. Specialities of Bhera. 4. The Art of Woodcrafting in Bhera. See on the website, bhera.org , under the categoriy , Miscellaneous. The link is given below: https://bhera.org/three-leaflets-on-bhera-1-the-wonderous-history-bhera-2-darwazas-of-bhera-3-specialities-of-bhera-see-under-the-categories-specialities-of-bhera-and-miscelleneous-link-is-given-below-e/ . To be continued … . Enaya Mumtaz
1 . The Wonderous History of Bhera. 2. Darwazas of Bhera. 3 . Specialities of Bhera. 4. The Art of Woodcrafting Legacy in Bhera To be continued …
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Exploring Pakistan’s Heritage . One city at a time. Hidden gems of Pakistan. Bhera’s Sher Shah Suri Mosque ( 1540 AD ) has been mentioned . See on the website , bhera .org , under the Category – Mosques of Bhera. Link as under : https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSj2T3hmN .Enaya Mumtaz
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Background – Logo Design for Website: bhera.org. Mahrukh Mumtaz, a talented graphic designer, designed more than 30 logos for the website, bhera.org, before selecting the one, she thought was the best design. Mahrukh’s motivation for designing a logo was purely driven by her love for her ancestors’ hometown, Bhera, district Sargodha. For details, please take a look at the website, bhera.org, under the Category, Miscellaneous.
Mahrukh Mumtaz, a talented graphic designer, designed more than 30 logos for the website, bhera.org, before finalizing the one, she thought was the best design. To show her dedication and effort in designing and selecting the final logo, all draft logos are shared for your information and review. Mahrukh’s motivation for designing a logo was…
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Bhera: Preparations unfold for Pak Day celebrations – 14 Aug 2024. Picture by photographer Mani. Write-up by Silwat Mumtaz. See the website, bhera.org, under the category, Photo Gallery & Miscellaneous
The preparations for Pakistan Day celebrations unfold in Bhera. The green and white colours of our flag remind us of our ancestors, who fought tirelessly for our freedom and paved the way for our beloved homeland. As we celebrate our Independence Day, let us remember Quaid’s teachings, his emphasis on unity, faith, and discipline, and…
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MEENA KUMARI. A write-up in Punjabi by Maqsood Saquib on the renowned and unique film actress Meena Kumari ( Mahjabeen Bano). She was the daughter of a musician, Ali Buksh and Iqbal Begum. Meena was born on 1 Aug 1932 and died on 31 Mar 1972, aged 40. Ali Buksh was from the village Gaga, 3 km north of Bhera. For more information about Meena Kumari, see the website, bhera.org, including an article on her read by Headmaster Ali Hussain ( late), one the website, bhera.org, under the Category, Videos on Bhera. Article on Meena Kumari, also given under the Category, Miscellaneous Articles & Pictures of Bhera – Meena Kumari, Bhera Connection.Enaya Mumtaz
مقصود ثاقب بھیرے دے علی بخش دی دِھی مہہ جبین مینا کُماری مینا کماری (مہہ جبین بانو) 1اگست 1933-31 مارچ1972): مینا کُماری ہندی سینمے دی تاریخ وچ بہوں ودِھیا تے وڈِیاں ایکٹرساں وچوں سمجھی جاندی اے۔ 33 سال دے فلمی جیون وچ بال ایکٹرس توں بالغ عُمر تیک مینا نے 90 توں چوکھیاں فلماں وچ…
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SARGODHA GARRISON: Design Inspiration, SHER SHAH SURI MASJID BHERA – 1541. Iconic Heritage of Sargodha. Note: An honour for Bhera, district Sargodha. See the pictures on the website, bhera.org, under the Category, Miscellaneous, Mosques of Bhera, and Photo Gallery. More pictures are being procured. To be continued … . Enaya Mumtaz
Note: An honour for Bhera, district Sargodha. See the pictures on the website, bhera.org, under the Category, Miscellaneous, Mosques of Bhera, and Photo Gallery. More pictures are being procured. To be continued … . Enaya Mumtaz
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WEBSITE – bhera.org .It is a comprehensive reference website on the history and cultural heritage of Bhera, having about 5000 pictures, several articles in English and Urdu documentaries on various subjects, and interviews of people of Bhera. See on the website, bhera.org, under the Category – Miscellaneous. Enaya Mumtaz
The website bhera .org aims to :PRESERVE AND SHARE THE LONG AND RICH HISTORY OF BHERA THROUGH THE LENS OF ARTICLES, PICTURES, VIDEOS AND INFORMATION. It is a comprehensive reference website on the history and cultural heritage of Bhera, having about 5000 pictures, several articles in English and Urdu, documentaries on various subjects, and interviews of people of…
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A poem, ” The Delight of Greener Bhera,” along with pictures by Enaya Mumtaz. See on the website, bhera. org, under the Category – Miscellaneous. Zm
Humble Request:To all the residents of the mohallas of Bhera. More greenery, more oxygen. Better health, better tomorrow.Note: See 100 mohallas of Bhera on the website, bhera. org, under the Category: Mohallas of Bhera.Enaya Mumtaz The Delight of Greener Bhera! Make Bhera’s 100 mohallas greenEverywhere greenery to be seen For a better tomorrow, in every…
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Down Memory Lane. Demise of a majestic Pilkhan ( White Fig), tree outside, Sher Shah Suri Jama Mosque ( 1540 AD), Bhera. Read about it and watch the video clips on the website, bhera.org, under the Category, Mosques of Bhera, and Miscellaneous
A majestic Pilkhan (White Fig) tree, a loyal companion for 60 years, stood proud outside Sher Shah Suri Jama Mosque, Bhera, close to old Janazgah. Its canopy provided shade and comfort to countless prayers, who sought refuge beneath its branches like a mother’s embrace. For a long time, Nimazis cherished solace in its enduring presence.…
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Maybe one of the last water carriers ( Bhishti, also called Mashki) of Bhera, Muhammad Sharif, from Mohalla Purani Abkari. He passed away in the 1st week of Jul 2024. May Allah Almighty bless his soul! Ameen. In the video clip, just before his death sprinkling water in the courtyard of Sher Shah Suri Jama Mosque, Bhera. ( For information about his mohalla, Purani Abkari, see the website, bhera.org, under the Category, Mohallas of Bhera) . See the video clip, below and on the website, bhera.org, under the Category, Miscellaneous and Mosques of Bhera. Zahid Mumtaz
Maybe one of the last water carriers ( Bhishti /Mashki) of Bhera, Muhammad Sharif, from Mohalla Purani Abkari. He passed away in the 1st week of Jul 2024. May Allah Almighty bless his soul! Ameen. In the video clip, just before his death sprinkling water in the courtyard of Sher Shah Suri Jama Mosque, Bhera.…
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After seeing the pictures of the abandoned Bhera railway station and the cloth ceiling fan pulled by a rope, Dr Abdul Waheed Qureshi ( Homoeopathic), from Lahore has shared his memoirs of Bhera in two parts. See on the website, bhera.org, under the Category, Miscellaneous & Bhera Railway Station. For information. Zahid Mumtaz
ہومیوپیتھک معالج عبدالوحید قریشی الحسنی ۔۔ سمن آباد لاہور ۔۔۔ (2024-07-21) قارئین کرام ! میرا بھی کچھ جذباتی لگاؤ بھیرہ ضلع سرگودھا کے ساتھ ہے ۔ بہت سی بچپن کی یادیں وابستہ ہیں ۔خصوصاً بھیرہ کا ریلوے اسٹیشن اور جامعہ مسجد شیر شاہ سوری ۔۔ جس کے موجودہ متولی مفتی شہر صاحبزادہ مولانا ابرار احمد…
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An article – Journalism in Bhera, district Sargodha, by Dr Sahibzada Anwaar Ahmed Bugvi. By profession, a medical doctor, prolific writer, who has authored many books on various subjects. For more information about him, see Wikipedia. See on the website, bhera.org , under the Category, Misscellaneous and Urdu Articles بھیرہ کی صحافت۔ تحریر۔ ڈاکٹر صاحبزادہ انوار احمد بگوی
ڈاکٹرصاحب زادہ انوار احمد بگوی کا کتاب سے تعلق نسبی ہے -انھوں نے شمالی پنجاب کے اس معروف علمی “خانوادہ بگویہ”میں جنم لیا ,جو نہ صرف راہ نما امت رہا بلکہ اس خانوادے سے نامور علمی لوگوں اور علماء نے کسب فیض کیا -ڈاکِٹر بگوی نے اپنے گھرانے میں جو علمی اعتدال دیکھا وہ ان…
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HAND-OPERATED CEILING FANS MADE OF CLOTH
Cloth fans, as shown in the video clip, similar to these were used in my hometown, Bhera, district Sargodha, before the electricity came into the town. Fans were much bigger, made of thick cloth, and were decorated. These were operated through a long rope pulled by a person. The pictures of cloth fan displayed in…
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Headmaster Chaudhry Ali Hassan died in Bhera on 21 June 2024.
I was shocked and hurt to learn about the sad demise of Headmaster Ali Hassan Sahib on 21 Jun 2024 in Bhera. May Allah Almighty bless his soul and give strength to the family and friends to bear this irreplaceable loss! Ameen. Ali Hassan Sahib was a knowledgeable, outstanding teacher, orator, and writer. Although he…
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BHERA; With Courtesy: Social Media News. Facebook. www. facebook.com. Zm
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A group of Punjab University, Lahore students led by Dr. Muhammad Hameed, Chairman of the Department of Archaeology, visited Bhera on 30 April 2024, on an educational trip.
A group of Punjab University students led by Dr. Muhammad Hameed, Chairman of the Department of Archaeology, visited Bhera on 30 April 2024, on an educational trip. The visit aimed to study and highlight the archaeological, historical, and cultural heritage of Bhera. Dr. Hameed emphasized the need to preserve the archaeological and cultural history of…
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Jahuwali Khui , close to mohallas Sethianwala and Sheesh Mahal. Bhera
Jathuwali Khui was a prominent place before the partition in 1947. Female hawkers sold fresh vegetables every morning at this place, which they brought from the surrounding fields of the Circular Road. Jathuwali Khui had a big bricked well. Remnants of it are still present. In the north of Jahuwali Khui is Mohalla Sethianwala (…
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Criminals’ Principle, by Dr Rashid Nisar ( 1927- 2013 )
The incident was narrated and penned by Dr Rashid Nisar ( 1927 – 2013 ). He visited Bhera frequently in the 1940s , as his sister was married there. His write – ups are included on the website bhera.org , as under :1 .Articles on Bhera in Urdu: Dr Rashid Nasir’s article, “Bhera Jo Aak…
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LIST NO 7: Mentioning names of a few Hindus and Sikhs of district Sargodha, along with their houses, shops, and plots who left Pakistan forever in 1947
Two lists are shared. List No 5 & No 7. These lists contain names of some of the Hindus and Sikhs belonging to the district Sargodha, particularly from Bhera, Miani , Bhalwal , Phularwan, Salam . Details of their houses, shops, and plots are indicated, which were auctioned. The lists may be of some interest…
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LIST NO 5: Mentioning names of a few Hindus and Sikhs of district Sargodha, along with their houses, shops, and plots who left Pakistan forever in 1947
Two lists are shared. List No 5 & No 7. These lists contain names of some of the Hindus and Sikhs belonging to the district Sargodha, particularly from Bhera, Miani , Bhalwal, Phularwan, Salam. Details of their houses, shops, and plots are indicated, which were auctioned. The lists may be of some interest to those …
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The Punjab government has decided to replicate the model of the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) in 11 other cities with an aim to conserve the heritage and architecture of these places as well as to create economic opportunities through increased tourism
The Punjab government has decided to replicate the model of the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) in 11 other cities with an aim to conserve heritage and architecture of these places as well as to create economic opportunities through increased tourism. Recently a summary was moved before the Punjab chief secretary with the subject…
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HISTORIC TOWN OF BHERA, DISTRICT SARGODHA. My granddaughter, Maheen Mumtaz, promoted Bhera in a poster competition, as part of the activity at school
My granddaughter, Maheen Mumtaz, promoted Bhera in a poster competition, as part of the activity at school. A student of Class lII, in Frobel’s International School, Peshawar Road, Golra Morh, Rawalpindi. Zm
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Plaque at the entrance of Bhera Bhawan, a community centre, New Delhi, India
Sheikh Mustafa Mumtaz visited Bhera Enclave when he went to New Delhi to attend a workshop/conference. At that time, he was working in the British Council. Mustafa took a few pictures of Bhera Bhawan, their Community Centre, a plaque at the entrance, the office of Bherochi Co-operative House Building Society, and the road leading to…
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پیچھے ہٹنا: قدیم شہر جن کی اپنی ‘اتھارٹی’ ہونے کی ضرورت ہے
پیچھے ہٹنا: قدیم شہر جن کی اپنی ‘اتھارٹی’ ہونے کی ضرورت ہے حال ہی میں ‘نگران’ حکومت نے فیصلہ کیا کہ والڈ سٹی آف لاہور اتھارٹی (ڈبلیو سی ایل اے) کے قانون کو تبدیل کیا جائے گا اور پنجاب کا ہر شہر اور تاریخی یادگار اس کی زد میں آئے گی۔ قانون کو ‘گدا’ بنائے…
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harking back: Ancient cities that need to have their own ‘authorities’
Recently the ‘caretaker’ government decided that the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) law would be changed and every city and historic monument in Punjab would come under its preview. It is a true case of the law being made an ‘ass’. When the WCLA law was promulgated in 2012 this column praised the act.…
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Remembrances: Excerpts from the book, “From Memory” by Feroze Khan Noon, ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan. (He got his early education from Government High School Bhera)
I was born in the village of Hamoka on May 7th, 1893, at 4 a.m. This is a village on the west bank of the Jhelum River, twenty miles down from Khushab and about thirty miles, as the crow flies, from our home village, Nurpur Noon. According to the family custom, my mother went to…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures. Molvi Muhammad Dil Pazeer ( Circa: 1865 – 1945), a famous Punjabi poet of his time, wrote a Marsia on the death of Khawaja Mohkum Din (1919), in Bhera. Read by Mr. Tufail Ahmed Piracha
Molvi Muhammad Dil Pazeer ( Circa : 1865 – 1945) , a famous Punjabi poet of his time, wrote a Marsia on the death of Khawaja Mohkum Din ( 1919) , in Bhera . Read by Mr Tufail Ahmed Piracha. Dil Pazeer has written extensively in Punjabi on a variety of subjects : authored more…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures of Bhera. A Christian family from Bhera
A Christian family from Bhera When I was serving in the ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations) Directorate in 1995, I met Mr Sarfraz Alexander who was then serving in the Press Information Department, Islamabad (he also served in PTV). He told me he belonged to Bhera, and his elder brother, Iven Anwar lived there for a…
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Miscellaneous Articles & Pictures of Bhera. Meena Kumari and Bhera Connection
Meena Kumari and Bhera Connection. Meena Kumari’s connection with Bhera, district Sargodha. A few posts are shared. Comprehensive information about her, including her videos are given on Wikipedia. For information. TALENT WILL BLOSSOM ONE DAY As shared : Rabindranath Tagore’s niece (his cousin’s daughter) left the family home as a young widow when she could…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures of Bhera . The old huge Talab (pond) in Bhera is no more existing
The old huge talab (pond) in Bhera is no more existing . Now it is covered up with built – up area and filth. The information given below is for those who did not grow up in Bhera or who were not old enough to remember the old talab of Bhera. At the east of Bhera a huge talab…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Picturesof Bhera. Banyan Tree, Bhera, district Sargodha
Banyan Tree. Bhera, district Sargodha Once an eye-catching old banyan tree, a small temple and a well , next to Chirri* *Chog Darwaza ( Qabli Gate -1865 ) existed in Bhera . Now, these have completely vanished. Hardly the remnants are left. There used to be a _Sarai_ close to the banyan , where Hindus…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures of Bhera. Articles and Pictures of Bhera. Information Centre & Museum Inside Shah Suri Jama Mosque ( AD 1540)
Articles and Pictures of Bhera. Information Centre & Museum Inside Shah Suri Jama Mosque ( AD 1540). The Information Centre and Museum Bhera are located inside Sher Shah Suri Jama Mosque (AD 1540). Primarily, the aim of establishing it was that anyone visiting Bhera , may have a general idea how Bhera looked in the…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures . SAHABAS’ GRAVES AT ZAINPUR GRAVEYARD, BHERA
According to a myth, there are two Sahabas’ graves (12 feet long) under an old Banyan tree in Zainpur graveyard, Bhera The two extraordinary graves about twelve feet long in Zainpur graveyard always makes one inquisitive.The myth is that these belonged to two Sahabas who came here at the time of Hazrat Usman Ghani (…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures of Bhera. Asian Study Group’s visit to Bhera , district Sargodha – 23 Sep 2023
Twelve members of the Asian Study Group ( ASG) visited the historic town of Bhera on 23 September 2023. During the visit, they saw the Sher Shah Suri Jama Mosque, Bhera ( 1540 AD), Esa House ( 1931), Darbar Hazrat Miran Shah Sahib ( 1681 AD, 1092 Higri), centuries-old Boliwala temple close to the left…
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JANJGHAR , MOHALLA SHEESH MAHAL , BHERA. See on the website , bhera.org , under the category , ” Misellaneous “. The link given below : https://bhera.org/miscellaneous-articles-pictures-jati-janjghar-mohalla-sheesh-mahal-bhera/. Zahid Mumtaz
The old Hindu Jati Janjghar was located in Mohalla Sheesh Mahal, Bhera. After partition, the Janjghar remained in occupation of the City Police Station for some time. However, later, the Government Girls Primary School, Mohalla Imliwala, shifted into this building, and is still there. The Foundation Stone of Janjghar is in the Hindi language. Its…
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Miscellaneous Articles with pictures. Tandoories of Bhera.
Most of the mohallas of Bhera had tandoories in the past , managed by elderly females . Women and children brought their kneaded dough ( gondha whoa aata) to tandoories for baking the roties. Charges were either one piasa ( 64 in a rupee ) or dough equivalent to one roti . Tandoori was a…
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Miscellaneous Articles with pictures. The following papers pattern to Lakimi Narian College , Bhera ( now Government Associate Collage , Bhera ) are shared . Please get the printout of these papers and study.
According to the documents , land was mutated in the name of ” Kakimi Narain College , Bhera ” before Partition in 1947. Somehow , the college was not made after the Independence . Later , Evacuee Trust Property Board raised issues regarding the construction of college’s building . All credit goes to Alama Nazir…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures of Bhera. Old Postmortem Building , Bhera, district Sargodha.
The old postmortem building was located near Pir Mustafa graveyard , Bhera. The old timers of Bhera may know its exact location ( probably there are four small graveyards ). Pir Mustafa graveyard is opposite Bhera Railway Station. A track also goes from Chitti Pulli darwaza and village Gaga.A few pictures of the general area…
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Miscellaneous Article and Pictures. HISTORICAL TOWN BHERA A SOFT REMINDER TO ALL CONCERNED
The visit of Mr Kamran Lashari , Director General , the Walled City Lahore Authority ( WCLA ) gave some hope to the people of Bhera for its revival. Meeting with Mr Kamran Lashari and his team of professionals and experts in their fields was held in Bhera on 31 January 2022 . It was…
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Syed Molvi Muhammad Hussain Ahmedabadi’s Nazm, .”Munajat Talab – e – Aulad ” – Wadian Mehran Walian Saiyan (prayers for asking for the birth of a child ). Read by Ijaz Ahmed Piracha. The link is given below :https://bhera.org/miscellaneous-articles-and-pictures-syed-molvi-muhammad-hussain-ahemdabadi-munajat-talab-e-aulad-wadian-mehran-walian-saiyan-prayers-for-asking-for-the-birth-of-a-child/. Zahid Mumtaz
Grandfather of Dr Syed Fazal Qadir Shah, Syed Muhammad Hussain, Ahmedabadi, wrote a Dua ( prayers ) in pure Bherochi language, ” Munajat Talab e Aulad ” – Wadian Mehran Walian Saiyan ( prayers for asking for the birth of a child ). The text of Dua is given below. It is also read on…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures of Bhera. Picture of a carpet(1937), shared by Dr Farid Ahmad Paracha, from Bhera.
Dr Farid Ahmad Paracha Sahib, from Bhera, district Sargodha has shared a picture of a piece of carpet, which his grandfather, Haji Abdul Majeed Paracha Faizwana got it made in Afghanistan in 1937. On it are written names of his three sons: Mulana Gulzar Ahmad Muzahri, Abdul Qayyum Paracha and Mahboob Elahi Paracha, along with…
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Miscellaneous Articles & Pictures. Mashk (skin bag used for carrying water)
Mashk is a traditional water-carrying bag made of waterproof skin, normally of sheep or goat skin. The person who carries and distributes water is called Mashki or Bhisht. In the past, he usually filled his mask from the Khui (well) water. As heard from the elders, there used to be posts of water – carriers…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures. Banyan Tree, Bhera, district Sargodha
Once an eye-catching old banyan tree, a small temple and a well , next to Chirri* Chog Darwaza ( Qabli Gate -1865 ) existed in Bhera . Now , these have completely vanished . Hardly the remnants are left.*There used to be a Sarai close to the banyan , where Hindus brought their deceased for…
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Miscellaneous Articles and Pictures of Bhera. The old huge talab (pond) in Bhera is no more existing
The old huge talab (pond) in Bhera is no more existing . Now it is covered up with built – up area and filth. The information given below is for those who did not grow up in Bhera or who were not old enough to remember the old talab of Bhera. At the east of…
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MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES AND PICTURES.OLD KHUI (SMALL WELL) ,OUT SIDE MOHALLA MALAKANWALA,BHERA,PAKISTAN
Mohalla Malakanwala is one of the smallest mohallas of Bhera , comprising 10 to 12 houses . Probably, belongs to one caste or family. It is close to Imam Kot ( old Gurudwara ) and a small mosque – Qazianwali , of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s period ( 1628 – 58 ). The prominent land…
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Miscellaneous Articles & Pictures of Bhera. Antiques of Bhera : Khawajgans of Bhera,district Sargodha
Bhera is a historical town in the district of Sargodha: before independence, it was in district Shahpur. Located in the middle of Lahore – Islamabad motorway ( M 2), at the left bank of river Jhelum. At one time it was one of the most important towns of central Chaj Doab. It was a north…
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Miscellaneous Articles & Pictures. Bhera – Antique Russian Rubles
Like Khawajgans and wealthy Hindus, Parachgans were also the leading business community of Bhera.They had trade relations with far off places, like Afghanistan, Central Asia, particularly cities of Samarkand and Bhukhara , Russia, Culcutta, Delhi , Karachi. The trade drastically went down due to the Russian Revolution of 1917,which never recovered later on. Certainly, there…
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Miscellaneous Articles & Pictures of Bhera. MEENA KUMARI and BHERA CONNECTION
Meena Kumari’s connection with Bhera, district Sargodha. A few posts are shared. Comprehensive information about her, including her videos are given on Wikipedia. For information. TALENT WILL BLOSSOM ONE DAY As shared :Rabindranath Tagore’s niece (his cousin’s daughter) left the family home as a young widow when she could not bear the restrictions of widowhood.…
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RARE BOOKS DONATED TO NATIONAL ARCHIVES, ISLAMABAD BY MUFTI FAMILY OF BHERA
Rare books were ٘ donated to National Archives , Federal Secretariat, N Block, Islamabad by the Mufti family of Bhera. These are highly valuable books , preserved as “Mufti Collection” . This collection has also about 450 years old, rare manuscripts of Arabic and Persian. People of Bhera should be proud of Mufti Fazal –…