Dhok Mughal Pathaan

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Dhok Mughal Pathaan is a village in Jhelum District, Punjab province, Pakistan.

The population of this village consists of approximately 50 people. Despite of its extremely small and tight knit community, the village is self-sufficient in all the basic resources including electricity, telephone and water. Gas hasn't been provided to the village, even though many strong promises were made by the previous and current political figures.^{[citation needed]}

The history of this village goes back to around 300 years ago, when the two brothers, somewhere from Afghanistan migrated to Punjab. The name of the village reflects the background of the 2 brothers, because they migrated from Pathaan origin and settled in the area of Mughal majority. According to village elders, the village is in its 7th generation.

[edit] Occupation of locals

Majority of the people from this village are either abroad (UK, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Australia, America, New Zealand) or has served in Pakistan army or are involved in farming.

The most influential figure of the village is "General Mohammad Akram (Retired)" who has served at key positions within the army. He has served as core commander of Karachi, Lahore and was QMJ at the time of retirement.