Taunsa Sharif
Taunsa (Urdu,Punjabi: ) is a city in Taunsa District of Punjab province of Pakistan and capital of this district. It is a newly created district in 2022. Taunsa is primarily inhabited by Saraiki people. It is situated on the bank of River Indus. Taunsa is an agricultural area known for its fertile land and crops. History Taunsa was an ancient settlement and remained a village or town earlier to 21st century. Taunsa was part of Multan region inhabited by mostly Saraiki and Baloch descent people. The region was conquered by Arab Ummayads in 8th century CE spreading Islam in the region. Location Taunsa Sharif is located on the Karachi-Peshawar Highway, which is also known as Indus Highway. It is approximately 120 kilometers from major cities: Multan, from Karachi, from Peshawar, and from Lahore. Taunsa is also the location of one of the headworks on the Indus River called Taunsa Barrage, located 16 kilometres south of Taunsa Sharif city. Taunsa is surrounded by Koh e Sulaiman mountain range. Taunsa Barrage Taunsa Sharif is also the location of one of the notable structures on the Indus River called Taunsa Barrage, located several kilometres south of Taunsa city. It was designated a Ramsar