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Muridke
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| Coordinates: 31°27′N 73°30′E / 31.45°N 73.50°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Muridke is a major commercial city near the city of Lahore, Pakistan, it is located at 31°45'35N 73°50'16E and has an elevation of 205m (675ft)[1] and is situated on the famous Grand Trunk Road and at the crossroads to Sheikhupura, Gujranwala and Narang Mandi/ Narowal. The economic and social life of the city, which has three police stations and a rail station, mainly depends on Lahore.
In 2005 Muridke became the headquarters of the newly created Muridke Tehsil of Sheikhupura District.
The main offices of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba and Markaz Ad-Dawa-wal-Irshad groups are located in Muridke, and in November 1999 three bombs exploded during a gathering of members, killing one and injuring 26 others.[2]
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