Hub is a city and capital of the Hub District in Pakistan's Balochistan province. It is the 54th largest city of Pakistan by population, according to the 2023 census, and is also Balochistan's fourth-largest city. 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 as Hub. It is one of the largest industrial centres of Balochistan, and, because of its proximity to Karachi, 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 (mid 12th-early 14th century, A.D.)" the succeeding Baloch state of Kalmat (14th to mid-16th century) 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 are 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.

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 (now Cnergyico) refineries, Cadbury, DG Cement, Attock Cement, Ismail Industries Limited, Hubco Power Project, Bosicor Petrochemical Refineries (now Cnergyico) are located at 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, including an English Language Center, Government Degree College, private college and public library each. However, the city lacks universities.

SSC schools

Other schools

Noor public high school (madina colony)

Language Center

HSC colleges

Private colleges

Undergraduate colleges

Public Library

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.