Sahowala is a town in Sambrial Tehsil, Sialkot District, Punjab, Pakistan. It lies between the Upper Chenab Canal and the Marala-Ravi Link Canal, both part of the Marala Headworks project. The town is administratively significant, housing one of the largest Union Councils in Sialkot District, with a population of approximately 20,000, including six neighbouring villages. The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with many residents engaged in farming. Others contribute to the industrial sector, government service, or work abroad. Sahowala is located near the Sialkot Tanneries Zone, a key industrial hub. The town is home to the Minhaj-ul-Quran Islamic Library, a vital community resource, and Noor Mosque, which features the tallest minaret in the Sialkot District. The first shopping center and market in the town were developed along the main Sahowala Road near the mosque. Sahowala has a rich history spanning over 800 years and includes the establishment of Mughal Colony, reflecting its historical and cultural significance.

Location

Sahowala is located 16 km to the southeast of Sialkot, and 33 km west from Wazirabad. Head Marala, the source of both canals around the village, is just 26 km to the north. The Lahore Sialkot motorway ends at Sahowala (1km away from Sahowala train station).

Community and general information

The people of Sahowala are well educated, with a literacy rate of 30%. Urdu, Punjabi and English are all spoken in the town. There are two government high schools for boys and girls, along with private schools and four madrasas for teaching the Quran. The female literacy rate is about 25%. The basic caste system is still active, and national elections are based on caste (Bradari).

Basic Facilities

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited **(**PTCL) provides the main network of land-line telephone service, and all major carriers, like Ufone, Warid, and Mobilink, provide mobile services. Broadband Internet access is available by PTCL. Gas facilities have existed since 2009, and Sahowala has a utility store providing basic commodities. Recently, the main road from Sahowala village to Adda Sahowala was reconstructed. Two water filtration plants provide pure water. An ambulance service is available around the clock, and a basic health service provides free medical care.

Traditional fairs