The city was given the name of the Sufi Saint Hazrat Nathan Shah. K.N.Shah is also famous for its sacrificies for the sake of democracy in paksitan. 12 martyrs of Movement for the Restoration of Democracy who were allegedly gunned down on 12 September 1983 in Khairpur Nathan Shah town of Dadu District. These people fought against the dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1983 MRD Movement led by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and they sacrificed their lives for the democratic struggle. Those who were martyred by the Zia dictator's regime included Abdul Ghani Abro, Abdul Aziz Lakhair, Nizamuddin Naich, Abdul Nabu Khoso, Allahwarrayo Langah, Shahnawaz Khoso, Habibullah Leghari, Deedar Ali Khokhar, Zameer Hussain Jagirani, Aijaz Hussain Khoonharo and Manzoor Ahmed Chandio.
Demographics
As per 2017 Census the population is 334,258 spread across villages and UCs.
Facilities
The city includes a public library named as wafa nathan shahi and private library named as Leaders Library by Bilqees Razia Welfare Trust, civil hospital, a civil court, one police station, high schools, primary schools, and two colleges.one Girls one boys college The city has various banks including the National Bank of Pakistan, HBL, MCB, Bank Al Habib.Sindh Bank
Culture
It is rich in its culture multiple Sindhi languages are spoken. K.N.SHAH is mostly known for its MELA which is celebrated on the URS of Sufi Saint Hazrat Juriayal Shah Jilani in Safar month of Islamic calender. Every year this event is arranged by and People across the Sindh come here and pay tribute to the Sufi Saint. This is the oldest Mela. Different kinds of Sweets' stalls are installed and many recreational activities are also installed. The Students participate in different competitive exam & they are serving with distinction in the armed forces of Pakistan. KN Shah has also contributed in sindhi poetry. The Names of Poets are: 1. Wafa Nathan Shahi 2. Gulzar Siyal 3. Imran Anjum 4. Zulifqar Gadhi 5. Nashtar Nathan Shahi 6. Sarvech Nathan Shahi 7. Taseer Nathan Shahi 8. Bakht Buriro 9. Ameer Mastana 10. Sathi Mehboob 11. Sajan Setai 12. Saaqi Mansoor 13. Azad Zangejo 14. Irfan Lateefi 15. Raja Bajaaj 16. Mujahid Mashori 17.Jawad Nathan Shahi 18. Sannaullah Odho 19. Javed Gadehi 20. Fayaz Baloch 21. Waqar Nathan Shahi 22. Imdaad Ali Babar 23. Asghar Gozai 24. Raaz Nathan Shahi 25. Asim Nathan Shahi 26. Qamar Nathan Shahi 27. Muneer Rahujo Gozai 28. Muneer Buriro 29. Shahab Abbasi 30. Ayaz Buriro 31. Aneer Magsi 32. Shabeer laghari 33. Ehsaan Aakash 34. Nasreen Syed 35. Hameed Gozai 36. Madhosh Meer 37. Zulfi Nathan Shahi 38. Sikayal Mallah 39. Sikandar Sanam Babar 40. Gul Sindhi 41. Kashif Chandio 42. Nadeem Chandio 43. Nadeem Wadho 44. Raja Babar
Notables
Aamir Hussain Panhwar is an Assistant Commissioner. He is the only from K.N.SHAH who secured 1st position in entire SINDH & 20th Position all over Pakistan in CSS Exam 2013.
