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THE PAST AND PRESENT OF G.O.R COLONY/LATIFABAD UNIT#01.
Ahsan Ilyas -  Article - MA  Roll.08

Latifabad is known as after the renowned Sindhi Sufi poet, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. Its initial denizens were Sindhi but after public uprisings in the 1980s between Sindhi-speaking and Urdu-speaking people and some other; A majority of Urdu-speaking lives here. Latifabad has a large mass of Urdu-speaking people, which are about 65% of the total population and 30% Sindhis and 10% other ethnic Population. It was populated as an extension to the town of Hyderabad to settle many thousands of Muslim refugees from India escaping from anti-Muslim pogroms, in conjunction with the town of Qasimabad.

In 1965, In the Government of Ayyub khan, he settled a residency for the Government officers (G.O.R.)

This place is also known as Latifabad unit#01, but many people are not aware of this. People things the latifabad is ended till the Railway track, but on the other hand, Latifabad is also located. The main reason for not knowing this place as unit#01 is it's famous by the G.O.R colony.

The place is known as “G.O.R” Colony because this place was made for Government officers. Several Government officials live here belonging to various departments, including Excise, Crime investigation Department (C.I.D.), Circuit house, Commissioner House, DIG house, Military Intelligence (MI), Mukhtiar Kar, Intelligence Bureau (I.B.), Anti-terrorism court (ATC ), Election Commission of Pakistan (E.C.P) and Director General (DG). The head office of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is also situated in the GOR colony.

The Rani Bagh ("Queen's Garden"), previously Das Garden, is a zoological garden is in the vicinity of G.O.R Colony. It was established as a botanical garden in 1861 by the Agro-horticultural Society, and later animals were moved in. Rani Bagh was cover 53 acres (21 ha) of land, divided into four parts. The four parts included Eidgah, the Abbas Bhai Park, zoo and lawns, children parks, jogging tracks, and parking areas.

The Famous “Niaz Stadium” is also included in the vicinity of G.O.R. The Niaz Stadium may be a cricket ground in Hyderabad. The ground can accommodate 15,000 spectators and hosted its first test match in 1973.

Shaheed Millat Park is Located on Autobahn road. Many times this park gets the chance to organize events such as Musical Night, Tiktok night.

There is a Building know as “Hyderabad Development Authority (HDA).” It is located in the G.O.R. colony because it is near to the Government officers. HDA was built in 1976 under act X111, with preamble for development and beatification urban centers of Hyderabad.

There are kachi Abadis included Baban shah and Bangali Colony.

Bengali Colony, before the separation of East Pakistan in 1971 (now known as Bangladesh). After the fall of Dhaka, people who lived there were called Bengali.

Baban Shah Colony named because of the shrine of Sufi saint Baban Shah Bukhari. There is also a Graveyard.

According to the recent Election at the G.O.R. colony, 15,000 Registered residents cast their votes. The Population of this area is around 30,000. People who live in this area, Excluding Government residents, are Labor.

There is a road which is called “Tipu Sultan Road”.  According to the Citizens of G.O.R. colony, before 1990, there was a beautiful Canal between the passing road. After the 1990s, under General Zia’s regime, this area was transformed. The roads were developed, the buildings were made for the offices. There was a ground where Children and youngsters played cricket, Football, etc. It got closed for the citizens of this area. People of this area are facing many restrictions from the Government officers Residents. There is a Mobile phone signal/network issue because of Jammer/Blocker.

A Railway track is passing near to the houses of the citizens of this area. There are some famous Fast food restaurants in the area such as K.F.C, Pizza hut. A Big shopping mart, “Max Bachat” is also there. There is a Road which is known as “Thandi Sarak.” The reason for calling it Thandi sarak is the weather of this street, which remains cold.

According to Citizens of G.O.R Colony, it is a peaceful place. No matter how bad conditions in the city, everything gets closed but the G.O.R colony never closed/disturb by bad conditions of the City. It remains always open/peaceful.

Two katchi Abadis Bengali colony and Baban Shah are established through encroachments, What was its need? what is impact of these colonies on GOR? 
 Circuit house, Commissioner House and DIG house are also located in this area. 
Have a visit of GOR and describe present condition
Get some authentic reference.
There are some books on Hyderabad. one by Ishrat Ali Khan in Urdu and one by soem bohra judge in English. Might be available in CL or Daudpota Library.
Alos mention many people do not know where is Latifabad No 1? 
Get some foto showing over view 
Referred back, file again till Feb 22 

THE PAST AND PRESENT OF G.O.R COLONY/LATIFABAD UNIT#01.
Ahsan Qureshi -  Article - MA  Roll.08

Latifabad is named after the renowned Sindhi Sufi poet, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. Its initial denizens were Sindhi but after public uprisings in the 1980s between Sindhi-speaking and Urdu-speaking people and some other; A majority of Urdu-speaking lives here. Latifabad has a large mass of Urdu-speaking people, which are about 65% of the total population and 30% Sindhis and 10% other ethnic Population. It was populated as an extension to the town of Hyderabad to settle many thousands of Muslim refugees from India escaping from anti-Muslim pogroms, in conjunction with the town of Qasimabad.

In 1965, In the Government of Ayyub khan, he settled a residency for the Government officers (G.O.R.) This place is also known as Latifabad unit#01, but many people are not aware of this.

The place is known as “G.O.R.” Colony because this place was made for Government officers. Several Government officials live here belonging to various departments, including Excise, Crime investigation Department (C.I.D.),  Anti-terrorism court (ATC ), Election Commission of Pakistan (E.C.P) and Director General (DG). The head office of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is also situated in the GOR colony. 
Internal Parks, playgrounds, Rani Bagh is also in vicinity

[[[Before the separation of East Pakistan in 1971 (now known as Bangladesh), there was no concept of ethnic segregation. After the fall of Dhaka, people who lived there were called Bengali. After the worst traditional demonstrations between different ethnic groups, Bengali, Kachi, Sindhi, Baloch, Multani, Oudd, Meo, Solangi, Jamali, etc. Inhibit this area. As a result of riots between Sindhis and Mohajirs in the 1980s, Sindhis settled in the area of Qasimabad, and Mohajirs dominated Latifabad. Latifabad got rebuilt in the era of Pervez Musharraf in which Latifabad was funded much. The land in Latifabad was further divided into sectors, sub-classifying it into numbered units.]]] This para is irrelevant

According to the recent Election at the G.O.R. colony, 15,000 Registered residents cast their votes. The Population of this area is around 30,000. People who live in this area, Excluding Government residents, are Labor.

[[[There is a Building know as “Hyderabad Development Authority (HDA).” It is located in the G.O.R. colony because it is near to the Government officers. HDA was built in 1976 under act X111, with preamble for development and beatification urban centers of Hyderabad.

There are four units of HDA.

1-    Planning and development control (P&DC).

2-    Water supply and Sewerage project (WSSP).

3-    Housing Project (H.P.)

4-    Water and sanitation agency (W.S.A.).]]] NO need to mention HDA with such details, it has nothing to do with GOR.

There is a road which is called “Tipu Sultan Road.” According to the Citizens of G.O.R. colony, before 1990, there was a beautiful Canal between the passing road. After the 1990s, under General Zia’s regime, this area was transformed. The roads were developed, the buildings were made for the offices. There was a ground where Children and youngsters played cricket, Football, etc. It got closed for the citizens of this area. People of this area are facing many restrictions from the Government officers Residents. There is a Mobile phone signal/network issue because of Jammer/Blocker.

There is a railway track which is passing near to the houses of the citizens of this area. There are some famous Fast food restaurants in the area such as K.F.C., Pizza hut. A Big shopping mart, “Max Bachat” is also there. There is a Road which is known as “Thandi Sarak.” The reason for calling it Thandi sarak is the weather of this street, which remains cold.

There was a considerable number of criminal activities (who says? give figures, proof). After Rangers and Police taking charge of this area, they made it secure, and a decrease in the ratio of criminal activities was observed.