Hayatabad

For other places with the same name, see Hayatabad (disambiguation).

Aerial view of Phase 2, Hayatabad
Jahaz Chowk Hayatabad

Hayatabad is a suburb on the western outskirts of Peshawar,[1] the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It borders the now defunct Tribal Areas and is close to Torkham, which is the major border crossing point between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The suburb is one of the most developed residential societies of Peshawar, and is home to several of its educational, sports and health institutions. Hayatabad is named after Hayat Sherpao, a Pakistani Pashtoon politician.[2]

Geography

Hayatabad was developed as a residential area in Peshawar in the late 1970s. Primarily residential, it also contains an Industrial Estate.

Hayatabad was developed as an upscale suburb

The government has divided Hayatabad into seven numbered phases. Each phase is subdivided into lettered sectors, A to H. The suburb can be accessed via three routes from Jamrud Road and one from the Ring Road. Hayatabad is the western most terminus of the TransPeshawar bus rapid transit line.

Demographics

The communities of Hayatabad form a diverse spectrum ranging from locals settled for generations to expatriates on temporary assignments belonging to different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Owing to its proximity to Peshawar and the adjoined Industrial Estate, Pashtuns and Persians, as well as Afghan refugees, reside in Hayatabad.

Facilities

Zarghuni Mosque

Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) is responsible for maintenance and development of the city, including Hayatabad. There are plenty of schools, colleges, universities, hospitals & clinics, parks, shopping malls, international cricket stadiums, futsal grounds and commercial offices in the suburb.

Hospitals

There are several general and specialized hospitals, along with private practice clinics available. The hospitals are primarily located in Phase 4 and 5, whereas private practice clinics are found in almost all phases. A list of hospitals is given below:

Educational institutions

View of CECOS University from F5 Park

Phase 1:

Phase 2:

  • International Islamic University Islamabad Schools, Khyber Campus (IIUI)
  • Beaconhouse School System Junior Campus
  • Forward Public School
  • Iqra National University
  • Forward Boys College

Phase 3:

  • Forward Model School
  • Qurtuba University
  • Qurtuba Public School and College
  • The City School Hayatabad Junior

Phase 4:

Phase 5:

Phase 6:

Phase 7:

Parks

Tatara Park
Itwaar Bazaar Chowk Hayatabad
  • Bagh-e-Naraan (Phase 1)
  • Tatara Park (Phase 1)
  • Ghani Bagh (Phase 2)
  • Zahed Market Park (Phase 2)
  • Yousafzai Market Park (Phase 3)
  • Khattak Market Park (Phase 3)
  • Complex Park (Phase 4)
  • Afridi Market Park (Phase 4)
  • Ladies Park (Phase 4)
  • Khyber Park (Phase 5)
  • Shalman Park (Phase 6)
  • Bangash Market Park (Phase 6)
  • Behram Park (Phase 7)

References

  1. ^ "Pakistan to push out Afghan refugees". Christian Science Monitor. 24 July 2012. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 1 December 2019. Some Afghans have prospered in Pakistan – as seen by their near takeover of Hayatabad, an upscale suburb lined with villas outside Peshawar,
  2. ^ "Hayat Sherpao of KPK". The Nation. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Hayatabad Model School (HMS) Peshawar: Detailed Info 2023 - Schools Information". 5 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.

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