Hub is an industrial city, after the development of factories and many other industries, the town was renamed as Hub. It is one of the largest industrial centres of Balochistan, and because of its proximity to Karachi, is becoming a commuter town of the Karachi metropolitan area.
History
Following the downfall of the Sultanate of Makran (mid-12th to early 14th century A.D.), the succeeding state of Kalmat (which lasted from 14th to mid-16th century) flourished in the coastal region extending from Pasni southward, most probably as far as the Hub river.
Demographics
Population
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
1981
4,249
—
1998
62,763
+17.16%
2017
175,376
+5.56%
2023
195,661
+1.84%
Sources:
According to 2023 census, Hub had a population of 195,661.
The majority of the population is Muslim, while there are small Hindu and Christian minorities. Increased commercialization in this area has led to many social, political and hygienic problems. The worsening state of roads and streets in the area has made everyday life difficult. Roads are too busy as the area serves as a hub between Lasbela and Karachi, that is one of the main reasons behind the lack of development in this area.
Economy
Hub is economically one of the largest industrial cities in Balochistan. Hub is emerging as a commercial centre due to its proximity to Karachi. The Bazaars and markets are full with varieties of goods as well.
There are a number of primary (till class 5), secondary (till class 8) and high schools (till class 10/SSC) in Hub, including an English Language Center, Government Degree College, private college and public library each. However, the city lacks universities.
Government School of Hub for girls (Adalat Road Hub)
Ideal Public High School
Muslim Public High School (Lasi Road Hub)
Rind Academy High School Hub (Goth Mohammed Ali Rind. Mehmmood Abad Road Hub)
Balochistan Kids Academy Hub
National Cambridge High School (Allahabad town Hub)
Crescent Public High School
The Hub City School
Balochistan School
Oxford High School
Other schools
The Excellence English Public School
Brilliant Future Public School (secondary school)
The Future Reformers School Madina colony Hub
Government School for Boys, Akram Colony (primary school)
Noor public high school (madina colony)
Bright Future Grammar School (nazar chorangi hub)
Language Center
School of Genesis Innovation (S.G.I)
School of Intensive Teaching (S.I.T)
The Hub English language Academy (THA)
• IDL- Institute of Dynamic Learning Hub (IDL English Hub)
The informative academy hub TIA at lassi road hub Computer and technical training center registered from Balochistan board TTB
HSC colleges
Government Degree College Hub
Private colleges
The Professors Academy
sadiq Public College Hub
Undergraduate colleges
Government Degree College Hub
Balochistan College of Education
Public Library
S.G.I Public Library
Hub Public Library
S.I.T Public Library
Courses provided by colleges in Hub include FSC, FA, BSC and BA, however, these colleges lack education for IT, I.com, Engineering, Medical or ICS. Students from Hub have to transfer to Karachi, Uthal or other cities to proceed to university-level education.
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