Qadirpur Ran

Punjab, Pakistan · Asia

About Qadirpur Ran

Qadirpur Ran sits on the route: 25 minutes from Multan.

Qadirpur Ran is in Punjab, Pakistan, with about 20,000 people. The nearest town is Multan, about 21 km away.

Qadirpur Ran (Urdu: قادِرپُور راں) is a town in the Multan District of Punjab, Pakistan. The town has fourteen wards and three Union Councils: Qadirpur Ran City, Sharqi and Gharbi. The most commonly spoken language here is Saraiki. While the Raan caste is dominant, other communities such as Ansari, Gazar, Thaheem,

Khichi, Khral and Awan also reside there. Qadirpur Ran is located on the Lahore–Multan Highway in a fertile agricultural area known for its mangoes and citrus (oranges), which are among its main crops and are exported outside the region. A canal called the Sindhai Canal passes through or near the town, aiding irrigation. The main roads in the town include Tatypur Road, Riazabad Road, Mattital Road, Khanewal–Multan Road and Hospital Road. The name Qadirpur Ran originates from the Raan tribe (or caste). According to local lore, during the British colonial period, a British officer was impressed by the strength and presence of the Raan clan in the area and ordered that the land be recognized as theirs up to the limits of their grazing. Over time, the area became known as Ran (Raan) and the Raan family’s influence solidified. Even today, many of the leading landowners, politicians, and social figures belong to branches of the Raan family. Politically, the town is split into two major groups: Mazhar Raan Group and Muhammad Hassan Raan Group. The Mazhar Raan group currently holds the MPA seat through Malik Wasif Mazhar Raan, who is recognized as a prominent leader of his group and the area. Among past notable personalities is Malik Mazhar Abbas Raan (1953–2019), who served multiple terms as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab. His funeral was held in Qadirpur Ran, attended by many dignitaries. Education is a growing priority in Qadirpur Ran. The following institutions are known to exist there: Government Graduate College Qadirpur Ran (a public college) The Educators Qadir Pur Ranwan Campus (private campus) Educator Laureate is also mentioned locally as an educational institution (though detailed official records are harder to find) Government Associate College (Boys / Co-education) is reported to exist, with co-education being introduced in some parts