Sukkur, a historic city in Sindh, Pakistan, is located on the west bank of the Indus River. With a subtropical climate, it experiences hot summers and mild winters. Its rich history dates back to the ancient era, and it was a major center of trade and culture under various empires, including the Mauryans, Greeks, and Muslims. Sukkur's heritage is evident in its numerous historical landmarks, such as the Sukkur Barrage, a masterpiece of engineering, and the Ranikot Fort, one of the largest forts in the world.
Famous Persons from Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
- Nabeil Schaik - Born on December 19, 1986 - Entrepreneur
- Zeeshan-ul-Hassan Usmani - Born on May 29, 1978 - Computer scientist
- Syed Owais Qadir Shah - Born on October 12, 1977 - Politician
- Naheed Begum - Born on November 15, 1975 - Politician
- Faysal Aziz Khan - Born on April 2, 1974 - Politician
- Muhammad Saleem Rajput - Born on March 28, 1968 - Politician
- Diwan Chand Chawla - Born on April 14, 1961 - Politician
- Ayaz Gul - Born on March 6, 1959 - University teacher, and Poet - PTV Awards
- Syed Khursheed Ahmad Shah - Born on April 20, 1952 - Politician, and Lawyer
- Ramesh Bijlani - Born on October 16, 1947 - Nutritionist
- Razaullah Khan - Born on September 9, 1937 - Cricketer (died: November 5, 2012)
- Abdul Hafiz Pirzada - Born on February 24, 1935 - Barrister, and Politician (died: September 1, 2015)
- Safdar Butt - Born on March 13, 1928 - Military engineer (died: May 1, 2006)
- Simeon Anthony Pereira - Born on October 19, 1927 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: August 22, 2006)
- Hemu Kalani - Born on March 23, 1923 - Revolutionary (died: January 21, 1943)
- Mehera Irani - Born on January 6, 1907 - Revolutionary (died: May 20, 1989)