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is a city located in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lyallpur. Faisalabad is the third largest city in Pakistan with an estimated 2006 population of 2.6 million (city proper). The entire district had a population of about 5.4 million in 1998. It is an important industrial centre located in the Punjab province, west of Lahore. The city-district of Faisalabad is bound on the north by the districts of Gujranwala and Sheikhupura, on the east by Sahiwal, on the south by Toba Tek Singh and on the west by Jhang.
alabad was once part of ancient district Jhang and Sandalbar, a 50-square kilometre part mainly consisted of thick forests and wild tribes.
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is a city located in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lyallpur. Faisalabad is the third largest city in Pakistan with an estimated 2006 population of 2.6 million (city proper). The entire district had a population of about 5.4 million in 1998. It is an important industrial centre located in the Punjab province, west of Lahore. The city-district of Faisalabad is bound on the north by the districts of Gujranwala and Sheikhupura, on the east by Sahiwal, on the south by Toba Tek Singh and on the west by Jhang.
History
Faisalabad was once part of ancient district Jhang and Sandalbar, a 50-square kilometre part mainly consisted of thick forests and wild tribes. The vast tract from Shahdara to Shorekot, Sangla Hill to Toba Tek Singh, is traditionally called Sandalbar. It has been a land of freedom fighters and great lovers - famous among Sikhs and other faiths.The great freedom fighters, such as Shaheed Bhagat Singh Ji- came from a village called Khatkar Kalan near Banga. The legendary love hero, Mirza Jatt, was born in Moza Danabad, seven kilometres from Jaranwala. The present day city was founded by the British Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Sir Charles James Lyall for whom it was originally named Lyallpur. Prior to the British making the area into an urban center, it largely consisted of various villages. However, the construction of various canals allowed the area to be irrigated. After the founding of the city, people were invited to the city with promises of land if they were to work it. This allowed the city to grow rapidly.
The city of Lyallpur came into being in 1880 with the city centre designed by Captain Poham Young, to imitate the Union Flag with eight roads radiating from a large clock tower in the centre to eight separate bazaars.
In 1895, the rail link between Wazirabad and Lyallpur was completed. As the progress of colonisation stepped up Lyallpur was given the status of a tehsil of Jhang District and its administration carried on in tents on the old Theh (Mound) of Pucca Mari near Tariqabad. The majestic Clock Tower of Lyallpur was constructed out of the funds raised by the Sikh Zamindars who collected it at a rate of Rs. 18 per square of land. The fund thus raised was handed over to the Municipal Committee which undertook to complete the project.
In 1902, the population of the town had exceeded 4,000. A considerable number of houses and shops to cater to the ordinary needs of the population had been constructed. In 1903, decision to have an agricultural college was made. In the very next year, 1904, the new district of Lyallpur was constituted comparing of Tehsils of Lyallpur, Samundri and Toba Tek Singh with a subtehsil at Jaranwala which later turned into a full fledged Tehsil. In 1906, the District Headquarters began to function at Lyallpur and all the bazars and mohallas within the bounds of circular road were nearing completion and city began to spread outside the circular road. The Town Committee which has come into being in 1904, was upgraded as Municipal Committee in 1909 and Deputy Commissioner was declared to be the lst Chairman. In 1916, the grain market saw its shops surging with customers. In the same year the civil Hospital was expanded. With the advent of the World War II, the political awakening sprinkled its influence over the city. Revolutionary meetings were held. Fiery speeches were made. Slogans were written on the walls.
In 1943, Mohammed Ali Jinnah came to Lyallpur and addressed a gathering of over 2 million in Dhobi Ghat Grounds. When Pakistan was accepted as an independent unit, the Muslims of Lyallpur held special prayers and distributed sweets and food among the poor on March 3, 1947.
The city grew into a strong industrial and agricultural centre and on independence of Pakistan it was a major urban area. After independence, the city of Lyallpur marched rapidly on the path of progress. The city which had so far been known for its grain market, became a great commercial and industrial centre. The population of the city which in 1901 hardly touched the figure of a few thousands soared up to millions. Medical and educational level was lifted up. In 1977, the name of the city was changed to "Faisalabad", after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. In 1985, the city was upgraded as a division with the districts of Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh.
Geography and Climate
Faisalabad is located in the northeast of Punjab. The city covers an area of approximately 530 square kilometres, comprised largely of flat or rolling plains. It has a population around 2 million. It is also the fourth largest city of Pakistan.
Culture
Tourism
The city has a number of sites of interest including several colonial-era buildings, two major sports stadiums, several public parks and amusement parks.
Economy
Faisalabad has a strong industrial base including textiles, jewellery, home furniture, and pharmaceuticals, assisted by the expanding transport network which includes newly built motorways to Lahore and Rawalpindi. Faisalabad is one of the three planned cities of country. The city is also home to numerous colleges and universities such as the Agricultural University and Punjab Medical College. The colonial-era grand clock tower (known locally as Ghanta Ghar) is located in the centre with eight roads radiating outwards in towards eight bazaars, each with different types of markets and goods. The rise of the middle class as a result of economic boom has led to major malls and shopping plazas amid investment from the United Arab Emirates as well as some European firms. The projects currently under construction include Motorway City, Kohinoor One, Doburg, Gateway Towers, Paradise-Inn Centre Point and Rehman Heights.
Government
Faisalabad City-district formerly comprised six sub-divisions; Faisalabad City, Faisalabad Sadr, Chak Jhumra, Jaranwala, Samundri, and Tandlianwala. In 2005, Faisalabad was reorganised as a City-District composed of eight autonomous towns.
Education
Faisalabad has several institutions of higher education and several research centres including:
Transportation
Faisalabad International Airport is approximately ten kilometres from the city centre, and is a major transit point for exporting goods to other parts of Pakistan and abroad. Passenger flights are run by the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and several private airlines.
There are many roads in Faisalabad which connect Faisalabad with many other cities as well as it has its own fine road network. There is a public bus network within the city and many privately operated rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and taxis.
There are many highways under NHA which link Faisalabad with other cities of the country. The M3 access-controlled motorway connects Faisalabad with motorway M2 near Pindi Bhattian which furthermore connects with Rawalpindi, Lahore etc. There is an expressway which connects Faisalabad with Lahore, Sheikhupura and Mananwala. City is also connected with Sargodha with a highway known as Sargodha-Faisalabad road. Furthermore, motorway M4 is also under construction which will connect Faisalabad with Multan.
The main railway station was built in the nineteenth century by the British. Today there are connections available to all parts of Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar.
Famous People
- Bhagat Singh, freedom fighter and revolutionary
- Milkha Singh, born in Faisalabad left during the Partition of India
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, world-renowned musician and Qawwali singer
- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, world-renowned musician and Qawwali singer
- Raj Kapoor, legendary Indian actor, producer and director
- Waheed Ahmed Renowned Urdu Poet and Novelist
- Abrar ul Haq, Punjabi Bhangra singer
- Resham, Pakistani film actress
- Mala, playback singer of Urdu and Punjabi films
- Sir Charles James Lyall - Governor of the Punjab
- Khalid Maqbool, Governor of the Punjab province
- Shahbaz Ahmed, Hockey Player
- Sunder Singh Lyallpuri
- Shahid Nazir, played for national cricket team
- Rameez Raja, cricketer
- Madan Lal Khurana, colourful BJP Politician former Delhi Chief Minister
- Kaleem Saadat, former Chief of Air Staff PAF
- Amanat Ali Singer
- Muhammad Hanif Ansari, MNA 1985 & Philatelist
national news papers published from faisalabad.
daily express is the only national news paper published farom faisalabad (previously daily asaas used to publish from faisalabad butt management of daily asaas prefer to clsoe its project from faisalabad)it is the product of express media group(actually lakson group) largely circulated in faisalabad division.Faisalabad division is consisted of four districts Faisalabad,Toba tek singh,jhang and newly born district chinot in 2009.Daily express faisalabad start its publishing in faisalabad on 17th of september 2002 Mr zafar dogar is resident editor of Daily express faisalabad have a good journalistic experience in different leading national news papers having young and energetic team of reporters led by Mr ijaz Ansari chief reporter and many others.The same media group start its first news channel on 1st of january 2008 with solgen "her khaber per nazar" on 5th february 2009 news deliver one more channel (english)named expree 24/7 with the slogen "news as it happened"
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