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Padidan
Town in Sindh, Pakistan
Padidan (also spelled Pad Idan) (Urdu: پڈعیدن ) (Sindhi: پَڊيدن) is a town in Naushahro Feroze district of Sindh province in Pakistan. It is located at 26° 46 North and 68° 17 East and has an altitude of 150 feet (46 m).[1]
Padidan lies under the jurisdiction of Noshero Feroz district. Padidan is located in the central part of Sindh, along the main railway track. Padidan is also connected with Sukkur and Karachi by the main National Highway (Motorway) N-5, which is about 18 km from Padidan. The main railway line up to Peshawar and down to Karachi is the main transportation route for citizens.
Padidan has a population of over 25,000[2] and a traditional Sindhi culture. The Shalwar Kameez is a common dress; many women wear Hijabs as well. Sindhi is common here, and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is strong in the region.
While agriculture is the main source of employment for the rural population of the town, in urban areas people are engaged in a wider variety of employment, both private and government-run. The main livelihood for the town is agriculture; 70% of the population is involved in agricultural activities. Padidan City is the main trading center of this district.
Padidan was one of the most active cities of Sindh during Sindhudesh movement was at its hype. Bashir Khan Qureshi visited Padidan lots of times in his life for political rallies and meetings ,when he was arrested in 2011 Padidan was among those cities who protested so much. Still Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz and Jeay Sindh Students’ Federation are most famous under youth of Padidan still there are lots of national flags of Sindh in Padidan's streets. Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz secretary general Sagar hanif was a citizen of Padidan and very active Comrade Kehar Ansari was also citizen of Padidan