Independence
The predominantly Muslim population supported Muslim League and Pakistan Movement. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the minority Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India while the Muslim refugees from India settled in the Jhelum District.
Since independence the agriculture and industry of Jhelum developed and it is now important part of Economy of Pakistan.
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