Overview
Rahim Yar Khan claims to be one of the few cities still at its pioneering stage, with a history spanning 5,000 years through names like Aror, Alor, City of Pattan, Phul Wada, and Noshehra. The city offers very good civic facilities for a Punjab district headquarters, with good educational institutions including Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Khawja Fareed Engineering University.
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Before you go
Emergency
Police emergency number is 115. Area code is 068 for local calls within Pakistan.
Food
Local food standards are high. Traditional drinks include Lussi (beaten yogurt drink) and Satoo (roasted barley drink). Mango season is a highlight.
Transport
City is connected by air, rail, and road. Serves as a district headquarters in Southern Punjab with good civic facilities.