History of Ghotki
About District Ghotki

District Ghotki has its due importance as the city hosts both the industrial and agricultural zones. It is the second most revenue generating city of the province Sindh. The land of Ghotki is very fertile and produces various crops including Cotton, Wheat, Sugar cane and Rice. The industrial zone of Ghotki plays a vital role in the revenue generation of District Ghotki and contributes towards a big churn of the province Sindh. The main role players in the industrial section of Ghotki are some big names from the corporate sector of Pakistan including Oil and Gas Company Limited (OGDC), Engro Chemicals and Fauji Fertilizers.
Ghotki is the capital of Ghotki District in northern Sindh, Pakistan; According to the 1998 census it had a population of 970,549. Mirpur Mathelo is the capital of Ghotki District.
District Ghotki borders Sadiqabad a neighboring city of Ghotki located in the province of Punjab. The town is located at 28°1'0N 69°19'0E with an altitude of 72 metres (239 ft). Ghtoki has generally very hot weather around the year and the winter lasts for 3 months per calendar year.
Just like the province of Sindh, District Ghotki also has its deep rooted cultural values. Sindhi culture can be observed in everyday life of the people of Ghotki. The history claims that Islam entered subcontinent from Sindh and JAMIA Mosque in Ghotki is over 300 years old which is also the evidence that proves Sindh served as a gateway for Islam in subcontinent.

HISTORY
Ghotki was founded by an ambassador general of Raja Ibn Selaj Birhman (a relative of Raja Dahar of Sindh) in 637 A.D(15th year of Hijra) named Hath Sam who set up an army settlement/camp after defeating a Muslim Army of Arabia.
The camp later assumed the shape of a village on 17th Shaban in 17th year of Hijra (639 A.D) when people of different tribes came to settle here. Two years later the people deserted this village and it again became a land of birds and animals. In year 695 A.D certain fishermen came here and settled and named the village as "Miani" but when the river changed its course the people left the village again to the mercy of jackals.

AGRICULTURE SYSTEM
The major crops during Rabi season are wheat, mustard, jambho, grams and kharif seasons are cotton paddy, corn, sugarcane, jawar, guar, bajra, sesamum.


SWEETS
The famouns sweets of Ghotki district are Perra(Morruu Ja Perra), which is exported all over the country.

HORTICULTURE
Climate of Ghotki is suitable for growing fruit and vegetable crops, like banana, dates, mangoes, lemon, carrot, redish, cabbage, spinach, onion, green chilleies, etc.
LIVESTOCK
Ghotki district is rich in livestock i.e. cattle, buffalo, goat and sheep are found in every part of district Ghotki and there are many dairy farms in district Ghotki.

INDUSTRIES

Detail of industries and factories established in Ghotki district is given below;
1. Sugar Mills (02)
2. Rice Mills (28)
3. Flour Mills (15)
4. Ice Factories (10)
5. Oils Mills (20).
6. Stablizer and UPS making (02).
7. Handicrafts.
8. Candle Making.
9. Spice Factories.
10. Fertilizers (02).

 

  
Qadir Pur Gas Field  Engro Fertilizer Company           Liberty Power Plant 



TRADE AND TRADE CENTER
Ghotki district is main trading center of whole district it has a famous galla mandi which is the main source of agriculture trade in the city and taluka Daharki and Khangarh of district is also important trading center for cotton wheat rice and sugar cane. The main items of trade like cotton, wheat, rice and onion are supplied to other parts of the country.BANKS

BANKING/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 

In Ghotki district Habib bank, National Bank, Allied Bank, United Bank, Askari Bank, Khusuhalli Bank, Micro Finance Bank, Bank Al-Habib, ZTBL, Alfalah Bank. ATM Machines are also working in few banks.

PUBLIC PARKS 

1. Ali Muhammad Khan Park
2. Public Park
3. Rehmoowali Park
4. Chawla Park
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