Faisalabad
Faisalabad formerly, Lyallpur, is the third largest metropolis in Pakistan, the second largest in the province of Punjab after Lahore, and a major industrial center in the heart of Pakistan.
Faisalabad (pronunciation: /fɑːɪsɑːlˌbɑːd/; Lyallpur until 1979) is a city in the Punjab province of eastern Pakistan, and was one of the first planned cities within British India. It is the third most populated metropolitan area after Karachi and Lahore. The total area of Faisalabad District covers 58.56 km2 (22.61 sq mi) while the area controlled by the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) is 1,280 km2 (490 sq mi). Faisalabad has grown to become a major industrial and distribution center because of its central location in the region and connecting roads, rails, and air transportation. It has been referred to as the "Manchester of Pakistan" because it contributes over 20% toward Pakitan's annual GDP. Faisalabad's average annual GDP is $20.55 billion (USD), of which 21% comes from agriculture.
Population: 2,506,595
Latitude: 31° 25' 0.01" N
Longitude: 73° 04' 59.99" E
Faisalabad formerly, Lyallpur, is the third largest metropolis in Pakistan, the second largest in the province of Punjab after Lahore, and a major industrial center in the heart of Pakistan.
Faisalabad International Airport (IATA: LYP, ICAO: OPFA) is situated on Jhang Road, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away from the city centre of Faisalabad, in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
Faisalabad District (Urdu: ضلع فیصل آباد) is one of the districts of Punjab province, Pakistan. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan it had a population of 3,029,547 of which almost 42% were in Faisalabad City.
The Punjab Group of Colleges (also known as The Punjab Group) (PGC) is an association of universities, colleges and organisations in Pakistan. PGC established as The Islamic Commerce Educational Society (ICES), registered in 1985 by Mian Amer Mahmoo…
Iqbal Stadium (Urdu: اقبال سٹیڈیم) is a Test cricket ground in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Previous names for the ground include Lyallpur Stadium, National Stadium, and City Stadium. The current name honours Pakistani poet Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Capa…
The University of Faisalabad (TUF) is a private institution of higher education in the city of Faisalabad, Pakistan. It was established to cater to the educational and technological need emerging in the progressive scenario of the country in general…
Faisalabad railway station (Urdu: فيصل آباد ریلوے اسٹیشن ) is located in Faisalabad city (formerly Lyallpur), Punjab province of Pakistan on Khanewal-Wazirabad branch railway line.
The Faisalabad Clock Tower is a clock tower in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, and is one of the oldest monuments still standing in its original state from the period of the British Raj.
Punjab Medical College (or PMC) is located in Faisalabad, Pakistan, on a 158-acre (0.64 km2) campus Located on Sargodha road. It was established in 1973. Teaching hospitals affiliated with the college are Allied Hospital and District Headquarters Ho…
Chak Jhumra (Urdu: چک جهُمره), is a town and tehsil near the city of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.It was named Jhumra at the condition of the tree which looks like as in a spiritual condition present in the front road of the Chak Jhumra.It was cons…
The Chenab Club is a social club in Faisalabad, Pakistan. It was the first such club established in Faisalabad.
Madina Town is a residential neighborhood in Faisalabad, Pakistan. It is located near Susan Road and is considered one of the posh parts of the city. It became a municipal administration area (town) in 2005. Its main villages are Bhaiwala, Gatti 202…
Ram Diwali (Urdu: رام دیوالی) is an area located in the city of Faisalabad. Ram Diwali comprises four villages which are known as Chak No. 1 JB, Chak No. 2 JB, Chak No. 3 JB, & Chak No 4 JB. It is situated on the Sargodha road and lies to the north…
Administration: it is controlled by Pakistan Hockey federation(PHF). PHF also look after the management and other issues of stadium with cooperation of provincial and local governments.
Batala Colony is an area in southern Faisalabad, Pakistan. It comprises a posh residential area with various educational institutes, parks and markets.
Sidhar (also pronounced as Sadhar), is a village in West Punjab, Pakistan, situated in Faisalabad District. It is both a residential area and industrial estate near Faisalabad, Pakistan. Located on the Jhang Road 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Faisalab…
Sadhar is both a residential area and industrial estate near Faisalabad, Pakistan.
The Qaisery Gate was the gate into the eight markets with the Faisalabad Clock Tower at the centre. It was built in 1897 under the commission of the British Raj in modern Faisalabad, Punjab. The entrance itself is made of reinforced concrete and pai…