Chaman

Chaman
This article is about the town. For actual crossing, see Chaman border crossing.
Chaman
چمن
Chaman is located in Pakistan
Chaman
Coordinates: 30°55′20″N 66°26′41″E / 30.92222°N 66.44472°E / 30.92222; 66.44472Coordinates: 30°55′20″N 66°26′41″E / 30.92222°N 66.44472°E / 30.92222; 66.44472
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
District Qilla Abdullah District
Elevation 1,338 m (4,390 ft)
Time zone PST (UTC+5)
Number of Union councils 1

Chaman (also spelt Chamman) (Pashto/Urdu: چمن ) is the capital of Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is situated just south of the border with Afghanistan. Across the border in Afghanistan is the neighbouring town of Spin Boldak, in Kandahar Province. The city has a population of 20,000, several thousand of whom are Hindu.[1]

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Transport

Chaman has a railway station which accommodates services with Kandahar as well as other parts of Afghanistan. A slow passenger train runs between Chaman and Quetta daily. In 2008, it was proposed to extend this railway through Afghanistan to Central Asia.[citation needed] Chaman is among the most beautiful places in the world with good naturist environment.

Trade

The town is an important trade point in the Balochistan region, providing a gateway on the trade routes between Afghanistan and Karachi. It underwent development during the martial law period of the 1980s.

Sport

Chaman has been known for its football since the 1940s, and is home to Afghan FC, which plays in the Pakistan Premier League, and the Muslim Football Club. The Jamal Nasir Shaheed Stadium is located in the town.

Two players from Afghan FC currently play for the Pakistan national football team, including the captain, Muhammad Essa.

Afghan War

Chaman is used by NATO forces as a major supply route into Afghanistan.[2]

On August 30, 2009, an attack on a NATO convoy destroyed 20 fuel tankers and other supply trucks. The attackers reportedly fired rockets and small arms before destroying the trucks.[2][3]

Notes

  1. ^ Shahzad, Syed Saleem (2008-08-23). "Militants ready for Pakistan's war". Asia Times Online. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/JH23Df01.html. Retrieved 2008-08-25. 
  2. ^ a b VOA News. Pakistan Blast Sets NATO Fuel Convoy Ablaze. August 31, 2009.
  3. ^ Rocket attack destroys 20 Nato tankers at Chaman border

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