POST-PARTITION RIOTS AND REHABILITATION PROCESS IN SARGODHA DIVISION 1947-74

Abstract

This article explains the post partition scenario in East and West of the Pakistani Punjab.This imperative research includes the details of disturbances in Sargodha (a city of Punjab) through primary and secondary sources along with facts and figures. Pattern of settlement has been explained following by the developmental projects in this region. The major developmental project is of Thal and it has great importance in the overall area. The domain of urban settlement has been highlighted along with settlements on agricultural land which is actually landmark of Sargodha region. This study also tinted the crisis regarding partition and settlements of the said city.The study also highlighted that the partition crisis could not only cut off industries from former markets and raw materials, but could encourage new regional rivals. With respect to agricultural development this was the result of its former owners setting up rival production in Jullundur. This is truly an untold story of partition.