Mini Blog by Tayyaba Urooj

Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan   Introduction Chakwal is a city in Chakwal District, in the Potohar region of Punjab, Pakistan.It is the 66th largest city of Pakistan. by population. Chakwal is located 90 kilometres south-west of the federal capital, Islamabad and 270 kilometres from the provincial capital, Lahore. It is accessible by both the Islamabad International Airport  as well as the Lahore International Airport. Chakwal was created as an independent district of Rawalpindi in 1985 by combining sub division Chakwal of district Jhelum, sub division Talagang of district Attock and the police station Choa Saidan Shah, carved out of sub division Pind Dadan Khan of district Jhelum. In addition to being the district headquarters, Chakwal city is also the administrative centre of Chakwal tehsil (a subdivision of the district). The Chakwal District is divided into five Tehsils, namely, Kalar-Kahar, Choa Saidan Shah, Lawa, Talagang and Chakwal itself. The city of Chakwal itself is div...

  Cantonment Boards of Pakistan Introduction In Pakistan, there are special areas called cantonments where many military personnel live and work. To ensure these areas are well-managed and have good facilities, special administrative bodies called cantonment boards were created. These boards are responsible for maintaining high standards in infrastructure and civic amenities, such as roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. This blog explains how cantonment boards work, what they do, and why they are important for Pakistan's governance. It provides a detailed understanding of their role in managing these special areas. Historical Overview A long time ago, during the British colonial era, special boards called cantonment boards were created to manage services like water, roads, and trash collection for military bases and the people living nearby. When Pakistan became an independent country in 1947, these boards continued to work, but they changed over time to meet the changing nee...

The Devastating Impact of Climate Change: Introduction:   A heatwave is a long period of extremely hot weather that can be harmful to our health and daily lives. Climate change is making heatwaves worse, causing them to happen more often, last longer, and feel even hotter. This blog will discuss what causes heatwaves, how they affect us, and most importantly, what we can do to stay safe and reduce their impact. By understanding and preparing for heatwaves, we can protect ourselves and our communities from their harmful effects. Heatwave: A heatwave is defined as a period of unusually high temperatures that significantly exceed the average maximum temperature of a region for several consecutive days. The specific temperature threshold and duration for a heatwave can vary depending on local climate norms. Causes of Heatwaves Atmospheric High-Pressure Systems Heatwaves happen when a big bubble of warm air gets stuck in the atmosphere, like a dome. This dome acts like a blanket, trapp...