Fateh Jang

Fateh Jang (Punjabi and Urdu: فتح جنگ) is a city in Attock District of Punjab Province, Pakistan.^[1] It is located 40 km (25 mi) from Attock City, and nearly 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of Islamabad, Pakistan's capital near M1 motorway.

The city is located in between Kala Chitta Range and Khairi Murat Range.^[2] The New Islamabad International Airport, the largest airport of Pakistan,^[3] is located near the city.^[4] Fatehjang railway station is one of the important railway stations in the Attock district. It is about 50 km away from Jund City, which is the last tehsil of Attock District in Punjab after which the KPK Province starts.

According to local tradition, its current name is attributed to an elder of the modern settlers here who fought many wars and always won. There is still a mosque of old times in the Purana Mahallah of the city. Its architecture suggests that the mosque is one thousand years old and may have been built during Ghaznavid rule. This mosque is one of the archeological sites that have been protected under the country's law. During the Sikh period, the regional feudal lords remained the local rulers and paid tribute to the Sikh government. Fateh Jang came under British rule in 1848 after the region was conquered by the British Empire. Fateh Jang became a tehsil of Rawalpindi during British rule. Then in 1940, Attock District was formed and Fateh Jang was included in it. At that time, 203 villages were included in the tehsil Fateh Jang and it consisted of 1393 square kilometers. In 1891, the population of the tehsil was 113041 people. In February 1910, Fateh Jang was declared as notified area, while in January 1924, it got the status of a "small town Committee". Later it got the status of a town committee and then a municipality. Today, the tehsil Fateh Jang consists of 14 union councils.

North of Fateh Jang city, there is some plain area of Kala Chatta mountains, the green valley of Khairi Murat in the south, while between these two mountain ranges, there is a narrow plain in the east and an open plain in the west.

As of the 2017,^[5] the population of Fateh Jang was approximately **95,000**. The town has seen steady growth due to its strategic location near Islamabad and its growing economy.

Fateh Jang has a predominantly rural population, with the majority residing in the town and surrounding villages. The population density is moderate, with a significant number of people engaged in agriculture and small-scale industries.

The primary language spoken in Fateh Jang is **Punjabi**, which is spoken by the majority of the population. **Urdu** is also widely understood, especially in urban areas and among the educated population. A small number of people also speak **Pashto**, reflecting the influence of the Pashtun community in the region.

The population of Fateh Jang is predominantly Muslim, with approximately **95%** of the population identifying as Sunni Muslims. The remaining **5%** includes individuals from other religious communities, such as Christians and Hindus, although they constitute a minority.

Fateh Jang has a diverse ethnic makeup, primarily consisting of **Punjabis** and **Pashtuns**. The town is also home to various other ethnic groups, including **Seraikis** and **Mahajirs**, who have migrated to the area over the years due to economic opportunities.

The gender ratio in Fateh Jang is relatively balanced, with a slightly higher male population than female. According to the 2017 census, the male-to-female ratio is approximately **51% male** and **49% female**.

The age distribution in Fateh Jang is typical of a growing town in Punjab. The youth population (under the age of 18) makes up about **35%** of the total population, indicating a relatively young demographic. The elderly population (aged 60 and above) constitutes around **5%** of the population.

Fateh Jang has experienced notable migration, particularly from rural areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Many people have moved to Fateh Jang in search of better employment opportunities, education, and improved living standards due to its proximity to Islamabad.

There are male and female degree colleges, commerce colleges, vocational institutes, several public and private schools in the city.

• Government High School No.1 for Boys (Estd. 1927)^[6]
• Government Degree College for Boys (Estd. 1976)^[7]
• Government Degree College for Women (Estd. 1983)^[7]
• Neoken Public School (Estd. 1989)
• Cadet College Fateh Jang (Estd. 2001)

• Indar Kot Masjid, the oldest mosque in the city
• Moorat village, an ancient place where archaeological discoveries dating before the Common Era have been made
• Kot Fateh Khan, a state considered area during the Sikh and British times
• Fateh Jang Railway Station, established in 1881
• New Islamabad International Airport, established in 1881
• Tanaza Dam, located in the footsteps of the mountain Kheri Moorat

• Khudadad Khan (famous as Fateh Jang Khan), the conqueror of this city
• Malik Ataa Muhammad Khan of Kot Fateh Khan
• Malik Noor Zaman (born 1938), former headteacher of GHS No.1 Fateh Jang (1975 – 1993)^[6]
• Khan Iqbal Khan Maqsood (1929-2007), former great teacher of High School Fateh Jang, a poet and prose writer