Phool Nagar is a small city of Kasur District, Province Punjab, Pakistan. Old Name of Phool Nagar is Bhai Pheru. The town is named after Rana Phool Muhammad Khan, a former politician and Minister of this area. Its surrounding areas are Gulzar Jageer, Bonga Balochan, Chah Fateh Wala and Balloki. It located at a distance of 22 Km in Northeast of its Tehsil headquarter Pattoki. Its latitude is 31.20454° or 31° 12′ 16″ north, while its longitude is 73.94037° or 73° 56′ 25″ east.
It is located along the National Highway (N-5), approximately 58 kilometers from Lahore. The city’s connectivity to major urban centers such as Lahore, Kasur, and Pattoki makes it an ideal location for industries and businesses. The Ravi River flows nearby, supporting agricultural activities and providing water for irrigation.
پھول نگر ضلع قصور، صوبہ پنجاب، پاکستان کا ایک شہرہے۔ پھول نگر کا پرانا نام بھائی پھیرو ہے۔ اس قصبے کا نام اس علاقے کے سابق سیاستدان اور وزیر رانا پھول محمد خان کے نام پر رکھا گیا ہے۔ اس کے آس پاس کے علاقے گلزار جاگیر، بونگہ بلوچاں، چاہ فتح والا اور بلوکی ہیں۔ یہ اپنے تحصیل ہیڈ کوارٹر پتوکی کے شمال مشرق میں 22 کلومیٹر کے فاصلے پر واقع ہے۔ یہ لاہور سے تقریباً 58 کلومیٹر کے فاصلے پر نیشنل ہائی وے کے ساتھ واقع ہے۔ لاہور، قصور اور پتوکی جیسے بڑے شہری مراکز سے شہر کا رابطہ اسے صنعتوں اور کاروبار کے لیے ایک مثالی مقام بناتا ہے۔
Phool Nagar Population:
According to 2023 census, population1 of Phool Nagar city is 114,530, male population is 58,429, while number of females is 56,066. Its population according to 2017 census was 92,842. Its average household is 6.39.
Famous Politicians of Phool Nagar:
Following are some of the famous politicians who hail from Phool Nagar:
1. Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan
Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan is a prominent Pakistani politician who served as the Speaker2 of the Punjab Assembly from 2008 to 2018. A member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), he has played a significant role in Punjab’s political landscape. He started his political career from Markaz council and remained chairman of Markaz council and union council during 1979 to 1983. Born into a politically influential family in Kasur, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Rana Phool Muhammad Khan, a former Punjab minister. Rana Iqbal has also served as the Acting Governor of Punjab multiple times during his tenure as Speaker.
2. Rana Muhammad Hayat Khan
Rana Muhammad Hayat Khan is a seasoned Pakistani politician affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Born on December 24, 1950, he hails from Phool Nagar, Tehsil Pattoki, District Kasur. He is in politics since nineties, he returned to the National Assembly in 2013, winning from Constituency NA-142 (Kasur-V). In the 2024 general elections, he was re-elected from NA-134 (Kasur-IV), which shows his influence and popularity in his constituency.
3. Rana Sikandar Hayat
Rana Sikandar Hayat is a Pakistani politician currently serving as the Provincial Minister for School Education and Higher Education in Punjab. Born on February 18, 1987, in Lahore, he is the son of Rana Muhammad Hayat Khan, a former Member of the National Assembly. Rana Sikandar Hayat’s political career began with his election as Chairman of the District Council Kasur in 2015. In the 2024 general elections, he was elected to the Provincial Assembly of Punjab from Constituency PP-183 (Kasur-IX) as a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz). On March 6, 2024, he was appointed as the Provincial Minister for School Education and later assigned the additional portfolio3 of Higher Education in September 2024.
3. Rana Muhammad Ishaq Khan
Rana Muhammad Ishaq Khan is a famous Pakistani politician affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Born on October 5, 1957, in Kasur, Punjab, he began his political journey as Mayor of Kasur in 1997. Despite an unsuccessful bid for the National Assembly in 2002, he secured a seat in 2008 from Constituency NA-141 (Kasur-IV) and was re-elected in 2013, defeating Muhammad Asif Nakai. In the 2018 general elections, he won from NA-139 (Kasur-III). During his tenure, he served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Finance and Revenue, contributing to fiscal policy discussions
Agriculture and Economy:
Despite its growing industrial base, agriculture remains an essential part of Phool Nagar’s economy. The fertile lands of the region support the cultivation of wheat, rice, sugarcane, and vegetables. Dairy farming is also a significant economic activity, with many locals engaged in livestock breeding and milk production.
Education Facilities in Phool Nagar:
The city has numerous government and private schools, colleges, and vocational training institutes including Govt Degree college for boys and Govt associate college for girls. Many students from the surrounding areas travel to Phool Nagar for higher education. However, for advanced university level education, students often commute to Lahore or Kasur.