Muzaffargarh is a city in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Located on the bank of the Chenab River, it is the district’s capital with the same name. It is the 39th largest city in Pakistan by population. Muzaffargarh was founded in 1794 by the Governor of Multan, Nawab Muzaffar Khan. Muzaffargarh means “Fort of Muzaffar” because the old town lies inside the walls of a fort built by Nawab Muzaffar Khan of Multan. Muzaffargarh spreads over an area of 8,249 km2 and forms a strip between the Chenab River on its east and Indus River on its west, which pass along the district’s Eastern and Western boundaries, respectively and a triangle at Alipur tehsil of the district. The district is bounded north by district Layyah and south by Bahawalpur and Rahimyar Khan districts across the river Chenab. District Multan and district Khanewal are on the eastern side of Muzaffargarh, across the river Chenab. District Jhang touches it on the northeast. Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur districts lie on the western side across the river Indus. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan, the district’s population was 26,35,903, of which 12.75% were urban. Muzaffargarh is one of the oldest districts of Punjab. Muzaffargarh was especially hard hit by the 2010 and 2022 Pakistan floods, given its position between the Chenab and Indus rivers.
Places to Visit
Sakina-Tu-Sughra Mosque
Sakina-Tu-Sughra Mosque is located in the village of Kotla Reham Ali Shah,Tehsil Jatoi in the District of Muzaffargarh, Southern Punjab Pakistan. The construction of the mosque was carried out by specialists from Turkey. Dr. Ismail Bukhari is the founder of the mosque.
Fayyaz Park
fayyazFayyaz Park Muzaffargarh is only Park in the city, situated in the center of the city. This park was named after ex-Deputy Commissioner Muzaffargarh Fayyaz Bashir.Fayyaz Park is situated in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan. The park is named after former Deputy Commissioner of Muzaffargarh, Mr. Fayyaz Bashir. Before this park, there was resident of Deputy Commissioner. This park is operated by District Government of city. This park host spring fastival every year.
YadGar Club
Yadgar Club is a colonial era building situated in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan. Built in 1909, the building was initially named the Victoria Memorial Hall before the Deputy Commissioner of Dera Ghazi Khan renamed it to Yadgar Club in 1988. The total area of Yadgar Club is 18 Kanals
Taunsa Barrage
Head Taunsa Barrage is a barrage on the River Indus in Taunsa Tehsil of Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab province of Pakistan. It is situated 20 kilometres southeast of Taunsa Sharif and 16 kilometres from Kot Addu. This barrage controls water flow in the River Indus for irrigation and flood control purposes.
Chinab Kinara Park
Chenab Park West Bank Park is located at Multan-Muzaffargarh Rd, Chenab Park Multan,Chenab Park Muzaffargarh.Chenaab West Bank Park is Known as Chenaab Kinaara Park… River or Beach is Better for Crazy People who want to Go away from Noise Tensions etc …. Chenaab Kinaara Park is Good For Families as well as for Groups.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital, Muzaffargarh, is a 400-bed hospital with tertiary healthcare facilities. At present, RTEH has an old campus, a mother and child hospital, and a new campus where Medical and Surgical Allied services are available. It has also grown academically with a residency program in all major clinical specialties accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.
