Urban City Tours

Historical Significance

Punjab is Pakistan's most industrialized province with the industrial sector making up 24% of the province's gross domestic product. Punjab is known in Pakistan for its relative prosperity and has the lowest rate of poverty among all Pakistani provinces. A clear divide is present between the northern and southern portions of the province with poverty rates in prosperous northern Punjab among the lowest in Pakistan, while some in south Punjab are among the most impoverished. Punjab is also one of South Asia's most urbanized regions with approximately 40% of people living in urban areas. Its human development index rankings are high relative to the rest of Pakistan. Punjab is known in Pakistan for its relatively liberal social attitude. The province has been strongly influenced by Sufism, with numerous Sufi shrines spread across Punjab which attract millions of devotees annually. The founder of the Sikh faith Guru Nanak, was born in the Punjab town of Nankana Sb near Lahore. Punjab is also the site of the Katrasraj Temple, which features prominently in Hindu mythology. Several UNESCO world heritage sites are located in Punjab, including the Shalimar Garden, the Lahore Fort, the archaeological excavations at Taxila, and the Rohtas Fort.