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Hub (Urdu: حب) (also known as Hub Chowki) is the capital city of the Hub Tehsil, located in the Lasbela District of Balochistan, Pakistan. Hub is an industrial city and its original name was Hub Chowki because once there was a police and customs check post (which is known as chowki in Urdu), named Nakahi. After the development of factories and many other industries, the town was renamed to Hub. Hub is one of the largest industrial centres of Balochistan, and because of its proximity to Karachi, it is becoming a Commuter town of the Karachi metro area.
Contents
- Map of Hub Pakistan
- Demographics
- Economy
- Education
- SSC schools
- Other schools
- Language Center
- HSC colleges
- Private colleges
- Undergraduate colleges
- Public Library
- References
Map of Hub, Pakistan
Demographics
There are several ethnic groups in Hub including: Brahuis, Balochis, Muhajirs, Sindhis, Punjabis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, etc. The majority of the population is Muslim, while there is small Hindu and Christian minorities. Increased commercialization in this area has led to many social, political and hygienic problems. Worst state of roads and streets in area has made the everyday life more difficult. Roads are too busy as the area serves as a hub between Balochistan and Karachi, that is one of the main reasons behind the lack development in this area. Presence of political parties usually lead to bad law and order situations that affects the life and commerce in many ways declining the economy of country to certain extent.
Economy
Hub is economically one of the largest industrial cities in Balochistan. Hub is emerging as a commercial centre due to its proximity to Karachi. The Bazaars and markets are full with varieties of goods as well. The Byco Petroleum's refineries,Hubco Power Project,Bosicor Oil Refineries are located in Hub near Karachi.
Education
There are a number of primary (till class 5), secondary (till class 8) and high schools (till class 10/SSC) in Hub one English Language Center one Governmental Degree College one private college and one public library, but the city lacks universities.
SSC schools
Other schools
Noor public high school (madina colony)
Language Center
The Challenger English Learning Center HubHSC colleges
Private colleges
Undergraduate colleges
Public Library
Courses provided by colleges in Hub include FSC, FA, BSC and BA, however, these universitues/colleges lack education for IT, I.com, Engineering, Medical or ICS. Students from Hub have to transfer to Karachi, Uthal or other cities to proceed to university-level education.