Sethi Town (Haji Camp)
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Sethi Town, Haji Camp
سیٹھی ٹاؤن | |
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 Interactive map of Sethi Town, Haji Camp | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | KhyberPakhtunkhwa |
| City District | Peshawar |
| Union Councils | 1 |
| Population (1998 Census) | |
• Total | 34,000 (3% growth rate) |
| Postal code | 25000 |
| Area code | 091 |
Sethi Town (Urdu: سیٹھی ٹاؤن) is a neighborhood in Haji Camp, Peshawar, Pakistan located in the east of historic Peshawar city near Haji Camp Bus Terminal of Peshawar.
Sethi Town is the first Union Council of Pakistan because it is represented in the UC-1, PK-1, NA-1 electoral constituencies at different tiers of government. The township is located at the east of Peshawar city, exactly at its entrance. At its south-east, the three main routes GT Road, Ring Road, Peshawar and Motorways of Pakistan join.[1] This renders the township as strategically important area.
Ethnic groups and cultural diversity
Ethnic groups in Sethi Town (Haji Camp) include Pakhtuns, Hindkowans & Afghan refugees, especially Hazaras and Tajiks. More than 99% of the population of Sethi Town is Muslim. This endows the township with a substantial cultural diversity. In a single street, it is common to find people speaking Urdu, Pashto, Hindko and Farsi. The famous tribe of Khalisa are the descendants of Abdul Qadir Khan and his sons Abdul Jalil Khan and Abdul Rashid Khan.
History
This township was mainly developed in early 90s after the settlement of Afghan refugees in this area. This also resulted in an increase of the rent in the region.[2] However, most of the residents of this township are now Pakistanis.
Notable Personalities
Asif Bashir, is a Pakistani rescue worker, volunteer and philanthropist from Peshawar, Pakistan who gained national and international recognition for his role in the rescuing of 17 Pilgrims during 2024 Hajj extreme heat disaster.Asif Bashir born and raised in Sethi Town. His work earned him prestigious honors, including the highest civil awards from Pakistan, Tamgha-e- Shujaat and India's, Jeevan Rakshak Awards and an Honorary Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi..[3][4][5]
Muhammad Shoaib, one of the top three winners of Pakistan idol (season 1) and the young singer lives in Sethi Town.[6] Several other distinguished professional resides in the township e.g., at least four faculty members working at University of Agriculture, Peshawar Furthermore, Civil Servants, Politicians and businessmen resides in this area.
Political views
As for cultural diversity, the area has a large diversity for the political support, mainly for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and ANP with limited support JUI-F. However, currently majority of the young and most of elders are strong supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders have visited the area.[7]
