Hussainabad | |
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Coordinates: 25°13′N 68°11′E / 25.22°N 68.19°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Sindh |
District | Hyderabad |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Hussainabad (Urdu: حسین آباد), also known as Gidu Bandar is a town in Hyderabad city in Sindh, Pakistan near the Indus River.[1] Hussainabad is the local name of the town. Pakistan's oldest mental hospital is also here.[citation needed]
Captain Abdul Shakoor Shaheed participated in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and earned medals including "Nishan E Jurat."
Mehran Park is near the Indus River (Sindhu Darya).
Zeeshan Plaza River is about 0.6 kilometer from the Indus. It is the town's largest Plaza. Ali twin towers will be larger, comprising 8 storeys.
In Wapda Colony a hospital is located near a park, jogging area and national bank.
Fishing is popular for species including Palla fish (Ilish).