Hub, Balochistan


Hub is the capital city of the Hub Tehsil, located in the Lasbela District of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is the 49th largest city of Pakistan by population according to the 2017 census.. Hub is an industrial city and its original name was Hub Chowki because once there was a police and customs check post, 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 metropolitan area.

History

The Kalmati Malik Principality of Hub-Malir Following the downfall of the Sultanate of Makran " the succeeding Baloch state of Kalmat flourished in the coastal region extending from Pasni southward most probably as far as the Hub river.

Demographics

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. The worsening state of roads and streets in the area has made everyday life 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 of development in this area. Presence of political parties usually lead to deteriorating law and order situations, affecting the life and commerce in many ways and eventually leading to the decline of national economy.

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, Cadbury, DG Cement, Attock Cement, Ismail Industries Limited, Hubco Power Project, Bosicor Oil Refineries are located in Hub near Karachi.

Education

There are a number of primary, secondary and high schools in Hub, including an English Language Center, Government Degree College, private college and public library each. However, the city lacks universities.

SSC schools

Noor public high school
Courses provided by colleges in Hub include FSC, FA, BSC and BA, however, these 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.