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Gojra News
Country: Pakistan
City: Gojra
Latitude and Longitude of Gojra
Latitude: 31.15
Longitude: 72.6833
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Latest News from Gojra, Pakistan
Pak Govt. compensates Gojra victims - 10 Aug 2009Gojra (Pakistan), Aug. 10 (ANI): Pakistan's Minorities' Affairs Minister... who were killed in anti-Christian riots in Gojra last month. ...' families of Gojraincident, besides providing them justice," The News quoted Bhatti
Pak human rights body condemns killing of Christians in Gojra - 04 Aug 2009
. The attack on Christian families in Gojra in central Pakistan...Lahore, Aug 4 (ANI): The Human Rights Society of Pakistan (HRSP) has condemned the brutal killing of innocent Christians in Gojra. According
Pak Christians shut schools in Gojra following killings - 03 Aug 2009
Islamabad, Aug.3 (ANI): The Christian community in the town of Gojra has closed... in the eastern city of Gojra on Saturday, burning dozens of houses after reports..., a spokesman for Pakistan's president, said a judicial panel will probe the incident.
Gojra's anti-Christian riots force Gilani to review 'blasphemy laws' - 07 Aug 2009
Islamabad, Aug. 7 (ANI): Following his visit to riot-hit Gojra, Pakistan Prime... burnt alive last month over blasphemy allegations in Gojra. ... religious conservatives. Also, on his visit to Gojra, Gilani designated August
Gojra's riots to "make mincemeat of the Christians" were pre-planned: HRCP - 05 Aug 2009
Lahore, Aug. 5 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has said that the recent anti-Christian riots in Gojra were pre-planned, and not a spontaneous..., announcements made from mosques in Gojra on July 31 urged Muslims to gather and "make
Gojra riots highlights insecurity of Pak Christian minority - 03 Aug 2009
New York, Aug 3 (ANI): The attack on Christian families in Gojra in centralPakistan, the culmination of several days of rioting over a claim that a Koran had... Christians in Gojra on the pretext of desecration of the Quran. The rampage
Muslims join Christians in mourning Gojra dead on second anniversary - 02 Aug 2011
Islamabad, Aug 2 (ANI): A handful of Muslims joined the Christian community on the second anniversary of the Gojra riots in Pakistan to commemorate the attack... at the Sacred Heart Church in Gojra for the victims who lost their lives on July
Pak Human Rights Commission says Gojra anti-Christian riot 'frightening' - 02 Aug 2009
Islamabad, Aug. 2 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has termed the anti-Christian riots in the Gojra tehsil village of Korian region... the torching of non-Muslim population in Gojra, appealed to Punjab government to take
Armed miscreants from Jhang behind Gojra Christian riots - 03 Aug 2009
from Jhang and led the violence against Christians in Gojra on the pretext... and the government was not ruling out involvement of an external hand. ThePakistan... in coordination with the Government of Punjab to unmask the elements behind the Gojra
Gojra riots inquiry panel demands immediate changes in blasphemy laws to protect minorities - 07 Dec 2009
Islamabad, Dec. 7 (ANI): An inquiry panel into Pakistan's Gojra riots has... is heading the inquiry panel, warned the Pakistan government that "the Gojra... -were killed in anti-Christian riots in Gojra in August. Christian homes were
Pak Christians stage demonstration in New York against Gojra killings - 14 Aug 2009
against the Gojra riots in which nine Christians were killed and several others... against the Pakistan government. The agitators, led by Christian leader... him to secure the life of Christians in Pakistan. It may be recalled
After Gojra, 3 'blasphemy' killings in Pak Punjab for 'desecrating Quran' - 05 Aug 2009
Lahore, Aug. 5 (ANI): In the wake of the anti-Christian riots in Gojra..., stormed a Christian neighbourhood in Gojra on Saturday, and burned dozens...;The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has said that the riots were pre
Gojra incidents, a black scar on Pak Christian history, says civil society body - 02 Aug 2010
Lahore, Aug.2 (ANI): The Gojra incident that took place on July 30 and August 1 last year will always remain a black scar in the history of the Pakistan... this opportunity, we want to ask why a judicial inquiry into the Gojra incident
Bishop of London, Egypt's Grand Mufti condemn Gojra's anti-Christian riots - 12 Aug 2009
-Christian riots in Gojra that claimed nine persons and left many injured. "On behalf of the C-1 World Dialogue, we deplore the recent terrible events inGojra... but against Pakistan and beyond even that, against the honour and dignity of Islam. We
Christians condemn killing of their community people in Pakistan - 07 Aug 2009
New Delhi, Aug. 7(ANI): Upset at the recent attack on Christians in Gojra town of Pakistan, a group of Christians gathered outside the Pakistan High... minorities in Pakistan. "This is because of the atrocities that have taken
Pak Govt may review blasphemy law to stop its abuse - 13 Aug 2009
Islamabad, Aug 13 (ANI): The Pakistan Government may review the blasphemy law... community in Gojra. "After the completion of an inquiry report into the incident... Minister for Interior Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi said. Condemning the Gojra incident
Pak Govt asked to review blasphemy law - 02 Sep 2009
Islamabad, Sep. 2 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has been asked by the National... that incidents like Gojra's anti-Christian riot can be prevented. Human... Fatiyana that the Gojra incident reflected "a complete failure of our system."
Pak Punjab CM rules out desecration of Quran in Gojra - 02 Aug 2009
Lahore, Aug.2 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Rana Sanaullah has ruled out purported 'desecration' of the Quran by people of Christian community, which is seen as the prime reason behind Saturday's communal violence in Gojratown in which
Pak Christians accuse police of failing to protect them - 04 Aug 2009
-Christian riot left eight people dead in the town of Gojra over the weekend. ... militants in Pakistan target other minority groups as well, including Shiites... International, a UK-based NGO, Pakistan had the world's highest increase
Human rights situation unsatisfactory in Pakistan: HRCP - 19 Dec 2009
Lahore, Dec 19(ANI): Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Secretary General I.A. Rehman has said that despite Pakistan being a signatory to the Universal... was unsatisfactory in spite of the constitution ofPakistan having the provision
Graduation criteria for becoming an MP in Pakistan removed - 06 Aug 2009
Islamabad, Aug 6 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has decided to do away... Qamar Zaman Kaira said Pakistan was the only country to have such a condition in a democratic dispensation. The cabinet also condemned the Gojraincident
Country is committed to ensure equal rights for all minorities: Zardari - 11 Aug 2009
in Gojra, indeed anywhere in Pakistan, must be brought to justice...Islamabad, Aug.11 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said... to minority communities. "Minorities are a sacred trust for Pakistan," Zardari said
Pak parliamentarians demand blasphemy law amendment to prevent misuse - 08 Aug 2009
Islamabad, Aug. 8 (ANI): Condemning the anti-Christian riots of Gojra, Pakistani parliamentarians have demanded amendments in the existing blasphemy law in a bid to minimise its misuse. Jamshaid Dasti of the PPP condemned the Gojra
Pak religious parties warn govt not to repeal blasphemy law - 24 Nov 2009
Lahore, Nov. 2 (ANI): Pakistan's religious parties have warned... law. Pakistan's blasphemy law forbids-damaging a place of worship... Prophet Mohammed. Two prominent parties, the Jamaat Ahl-e-Hadith Pakistan
Blasphemy laws won't be misused against Christians, Zardari assures Pope - 02 Oct 2009
Rome, Oct. 2 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has assured Pope... that a Gojra-like violence doesn't get repeated. The Daily Times quoted a Vatican... officials centred on minority Christians in Pakistan. "Emphasis was given
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Gojra
History
Gojra town was established in 1896 when colonisation of Lyallpur (Faisalabad) began. The railway line between Lyallpur and Gojra was laid in 1899. The town was given the status ofnotified area committee in 1904 and upgraded as B-Class Municipality in 1925. In 1906 the population was 2,589, according to The Imperial Gazetteer of India "The business done in this rising mart on the railway, which has sprung into existence in the last six years owing to the extension of the Chenab Canal to the surrounding country, bids fair to rival in importance that of Lyallpur itself".
In 1919 following the Rowlatt Act, hartals broke out throughout Punjab, Gojra was affected by serious protests and a member of the Church Mission Society had to be escorted out of the town by loyal residents.
After independence from Britain, in view of its increasing size, it was declared as 2nd class Municipal Committee in 1960. The town was raised to the status of Tehsil town and affiliated with the newly established district Toba Tek Singh on 01.07.1982. After the introduction of Devolution of Powers Plan, the Tehsil Municipal Administration Gojra came into being on 12.08.2001. Canal rest house is the oldest building constructed during British government in 1898
Eye surgery
Gojra was a renowned centre for eye surgery. Its fame for ophthalmic excellence was known throughout colonial India. One of the leading figures of Gojra was the eye surgeon, Dr. Harbhajan Singh. He gave eyesight to a huge number of patients whose eyes could not be cured by many of the ophthalmologists in more sophisticated hospitals in big cities like Delhi, Lahore or Calcutta.Another leading figure was Dr Rehmat Ullah. He later on established an eye hospital in Gojra, by the name of Dr Rehmat Ullah's General and Eye Hospital. Later on his mission was carried on by his two sons Dr Abdul Hafeez and Dr Muhammad Iqbal.Now a days Dr Amanat is a famous eye specialist of gojra.He has also established an eye hospital by the name of Amanat eye and general hospital.He has also introduced laser treatment of eye in gojra. Currently a project to construct a 1400 bed eye hospital in Gojra is underway.
Hockey
Gojra contributed a number of players to the Pakistan Hockey team, including Iqbal Bali and Muhammad Aslam . When they returned to Gojra they established their own hockey teams, and provided free training to the youth of the village. The biggest event in the calendar it used to be the annual fixture between these two teams. This match use to attract a huge crowd. This actually created a nursery for the Pakistan hockey team and many of the Pakistan hockey team players including Tahir Zaman, Muhammad Qasim.
The Gojra Hockey Club (a local club, has won this years Jat Tar Singh memorial U19 (Under 19) hockey tournament, this high profile tournament was held in India, where Gojra city team competed again best of Indian U19 hockey teams and won this championship. The Gojra team won this title by defeating Amritsar Academy 4–2 at Ludhiana hockey stadium.
The Manzoor-ul-Hassan and Rasheed-ul-Hasan brothers were the main source of inspiration for hockey and establishing it in their native town. They brought Gojra to be recognised in the hockey playing nations of the world. Manzoor-ul-Hassan (1972–1982) played 154 games and scored 101 goals for Pakistan. He was given the name "Wall of China" because he was so hard to beat as he was a defender (full back). Rashid-ul-Hassan played 199 matches and scored 9 goals. He was the backbone of the Pakistan Hockey team from 1979 to 1987.
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