Kharian Cantonment

Kharian Cantonment (Urdu: کھاریاں چھاؤنی۔), (Punjabi: کھاریاں ﮐﻴﻨٹ) or Kharian Cantt is one of the largest Cantonment (Army bases) in Pakistan. It is located near Kharian city, in the Gujrat district of Punjab province.

Kharian Cantt
کھارِیاں کینٹ
Kharian Cantonment
Kharian Cantt
Coordinates: 32.48°N 73.53°E / 32.48; 73.53
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictGujrat
Population
 (2014)
  Total204,462
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code+92-537
Postal Code 50070
Administrative Control
Cantonment Board Kharian

This cantonment is located in the Gujrat District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is located about 130 kilometers northwest of Lahore, the capital of the Punjab province. Kharian Cantt is home to a number of military installations and is a hub for the Pakistani Army. The town is also home to a number of schools, hospitals, and other amenities.

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