Lyallpur grew into an established agricultural tool and grain centre. [8][7], At the time of the 2017 census, the district had a population of 7,874,790. The airlines with operations at Faisalabad International Airport include Pakistan International Airlines, FlyDubai, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Gulf Air and Serene Air. It is a regional airport that serves domestic and international travel. 2. Merona. Value Addition City (VAC) commonly known as Garment city is located at Sahianwala Road, near Khurrianwala. These routes are numbered as B-10, B-11, and W-20. Lyallpur tehsil is comprised of Gujranwala, Jhang and Sahiwal and was given under the administrative control of district Jhang. Samundri Tehsil ( Urdu / Punjabi: ) is an administrative subdivision of Faisalabad District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. This led to more foreign remittances into the city. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [58] The temperature of the city has reached a summer maximum record temperature of 48.0C (118.4F), which was observed on 9 June 1947 and again on 26 May 2010. A Pakistan Air Force retired F-86 Sabre is on display on a hilltop within this park. These organizations work closely with the Ministry of Trade. July is the wettest month of the year during which flooding is reported number of times. SHOW MORE . Major extensions were carried out as part of a major development initiative by the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. [103] In an effort to deal with the energy crisis, the FCCI has been working with private companies to develop renewable energy resources such as solar energy and the construction of dams within the district. [66] The Faisalabad Arts Council building, designed by architect Nayyer Ali Dada, was completed in 2006. Their role is to collect and maintain statistical information for socio-economic surveys. Lyallpur (Faisalabad) Tehsil in Jhang District was set up in 1896. However, the influences of more modern societies have effected some change, particularly in the area of the dowry system. of Punjab. It is a residential area popular locations such as Babar Chowk, Fawara Chowk and the old gates. [144], The Faisalabad Hockey Stadium, located on Susan Road, was constructed in 2002, and can accommodate 25,000 spectators. Many private schools, colleges and universities offer huge range of courses at various levels of education. It is also a wholesale market for cloth and grain. Katchery Bazaar, named for the court (Katchery) is known for its mobile phone and accessory market. 455-GB, Tehsil Tandlianwala district Faisalabad Suite No. [66], The Punjabi people celebrate a variety of cultural and religious festivals throughout the Punjab region, such as arts and craft, music, local events, and religious celebrations. [31] In 1896, Gujranwala, Jhang and Sahiwal comprising the Tehsils of Lyallpur were under the administrative control of the Jhang District. FM101 became operational in 2002, FM93 went live in 2010 and FM93.4 Sautul Qur'an Channel went live in 2016; PBC all three stations are standard power KW 2.5. [91], In 1981, Faisalabad was among four districts in Punjab, which included Gujranwala, Jhelum and Gujrat, that were experiencing low literacy rates, due primarily to either a lack of resources or family pressure; the latter of which may also be attributable to illiteracy. [79] Combinations of Pakistani and Western attire are worn by women, such as an embroidered kurta worn with jeans or trousers, and half sleeve or sleeveless shirts with Capri pants. [91] In 1998, Faisalabad progressed to a higher literacy rate with the most improvement realised at the primary school level. It passes through Dijkot on-route to Samundri. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Tehsil Name Address Contact# Faisalabad City City Faisalabad Civil Line Liaqat Road 041-9201065-66 Faisalabad City Now it has grown as a metropolitan city which enjoys third position in the country as far as population and industrial growth is concerned. [32] The eight roads developed into eight separate bazaars (markets) leading to different regions of the Punjab. ), consumer goods (soaps, vegetable oil, detergents), Engineering (light electrical equipment, engineering goods), Metals & Metallurgy (steels, alloys) and Power (power equipment, power production). Kharkhana Bazaar is known for its spices and herbs. [52][55][56][57] Monsoon ends in September and then the dry period begins. The Clock Tower was opened for the public by Sir Lewis Tupper, Financial Commissioner of the city on December 13, 1905. about Commissioner Office Complex Faisalabad, Price List of Fruits, Vegetables and Poultry. [9] It has been referred to as the Manchester of Pakistan". Faisalabad was established as one of the first planned towns of British India, covering an area of 3 square kilometres (1.2sqmi). The topography is marked by valleys, local depression and high ground. It is responsible for the administration of building regulations, management of parks and gardens and subsoil water management. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [20] Each of the eight bazaars has a special name and is known for selling certain goods;[21], There are a number of Sufi Muslim sites in the city. Postcode Type Delivery Faisalabad Millat Colony Post office Faisalabad Millat Colony Postal Code 38080 Area Name Faisalabad Millat Colony Post Office Name . THE PUNJAB CANAL COLONIES. The city lies in an area with low wind speeds. Some industrial units are screening their workers for the coronavirus and making sure they follow the SOPs issued by the government as well. Faisalabad - NADRA Office : Tehsil : Name : Address : Contact# Faisalabad City : City Faisalabad : Civil Line Liaqat Road : 041-9201065-66 : Faisalabad City : distt t.t. [96] It was initially designed to accommodate 20,000 people. [29] The Chenab colony was the largest of these colonisation projects, and covered the entirety of present-day Faisalabad district. [94] Two literary groups were established, the Faisalabad Union of Column Writers and Faisalabad Union of Journalists, to bring together printed media personalities for the purpose of providing training to budding writers from the city.[95]. Those are sub-divided into union councils. Cricket is a popular sport in Faisalabad. [146], There are two libraries that are open to the public: Allama Iqbal Library and Municipal Corporation Public Library. Faisalabad District (Urdu: ) is a unit part of Pakistan. [90], There are American fast food franchises that cater to the local community, such as McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), and Pizza Hut. It is home to many garments and apparel factories. The erection of this structure was started on 14th November, 1903 by the British lieutenant governor of Punjab, Sir Charles Riwaz and the known local landlord of the Mian family of Abdullahpur. Southeast / easterly winds are common here during the monsoon season. You can find seats to most major destinations within the country within minutes of arriving at the bus station. Its objectives are to promote business and develop new clientele for the city's factories. The old floodplains consist of Holocene deposits from the Ravi and Chenab rivers. [4], After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the Muslim refugees from Eastern Punjab and Haryana settled in the Faisalabad District. Itzal. Many famous and notable people were either born or lived in Faisalabad, some of them are; The language of Faisalabad is Punjabi predominantly 96%, Urdu and Pashto are spoken by 2% population each. Regional Tax Office is a field formation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). When founded in 1890, it was named for Sir James Broadwood Lyall, lieutenant governor of the Punjab. In Pakistan, a tehsil is an administrative sub-division of a District. It is an access controlled 4-lane motorway. Toba Tek Singh Tehsil was raised to the status of a sub-division in 1930. [100] Studies conducted in 2007 and 2013, the latter in an outlying rural village in Faisalabad District, acknowledged the existence of gender bias and discrimination against females, stating that "Gender discrimination is not a new phenomenon", and that it still exists in the modern world. [155], Cargo Express services are operated by Pakistan Railways which runs from Karachi to Faisalabad via Multan. With a user-friendly interface and a vast database of available properties, Plotistan.pk aims to simplify the property search process for its users..mw-parser-output .sister-box .side-box-abovebelow{padding:0.75em 0;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .sister-box .side-box-abovebelow>b{display:block}.mw-parser-output .sister-box .side-box-text>ul{border-top:1px solid #aaa;padding:0.75em 0;width:217px;margin:0 auto}.mw-parser-output .sister-box .side-box-text>ul>li{min-height:31px}.mw-parser-output .sister-logo{display:inline-block;width:31px;line-height:31px;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .sister-link{display:inline-block;margin-left:4px;width:182px;vertical-align:middle}. In 1961, the population rose to 425,248, an increase of 137.4%. Infrastructure and facilities are available for university players in track, hockey, tennis, basketball, table tennis, badminton and cricket pitch. Faisalabad-Sheikhupura-Lahore Road is a dual carriage highway and serves a major industrial zone in the city. The Faisalabad district came into existence in 1904 named as Lyallpur back then which was a Tehsil of Jhang district earlier. Bahawalpur Division Bahawalnagar District Bahawalnagar Tehsil Chishtian Tehsil Fort Abbas Tehsil Haroonabad Tehsil Minchinabad Tehsil Bahawalpur District Ahmadpur East Tehsil Bahawalpur City Tehsil Bahawalpur Saddar Tehsil Hasilpur Tehsil Khairpur Tamewali Tehsil Yazman Tehsil Pakistan and second largest in the Punjab province after Lahore, with a population of over 3.7 million. FAISALABAD Sr. # BHU Name Tehsil Name . [19] It is believed these early settlements belonged to the ancient districts of Jhang and Sandalbar, and included the area between Shahdara to Shorekot and Sangla Hill to Toba Tek Singh. The textile and apparel industry is the major industry in Faisalabad. It continues as a single-carriage highway, passing through Narwala Bangla, Aminupur Bangla and Bhawana. It is also responsible for almost 60-80% of the export revenue of Pakistan. Due to poor management by the public transportation services, private wagons and rickshaw operators make up a larger proportion of the transportation network than public bus routes. [131] The organisation monitors and prevents illegal exchanges in the city. Faisalabad is as an industrial center with industries like processing mills, engineering, industrial goods, textile manufacturing including cotton and silk textiles, super phosphates, apparel and hosiery, industrial chemicals and dyes, pulp and paper, agricultural research and equipment, oil and ghee (clarified butter), and concentrated beverages. In Pakistan, a tehsil is an administrative sub-division of a District. Motorway M-4 passes the city at its north-western and south-western sides. The Chenab River flows about 30 kilometres (19mi), and the Ravi River meanders 40 kilometres (25mi) to the southeast. Montgomery Bazaar (also known as Sutar Mandi) is known for yarn and raw cloth trading. There is even a square dedicated to them in the old city. [21], On 1 September 1977, the Government of Pakistan changed the name of the city from Lyallpur to Faisalabad ('City of Faisal') in honour of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who made several financial contributions to Pakistan. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, urbanization, literacy (a10+), mother tongue). The Gatwala Wildlife Park is a botanical natural reserve located next to the Gatwala Park. Faisalabad, formerly (until 1979) Lyallpur, city, east-central Punjab province, Pakistan, in the Rechna Doab upland. 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Popham Young, the Colonisation Officer managing the project identified the site of the current city to establish headquarters for the colony. [87] During winter, a common breakfast is roghni naan served with paya. A Saudi Arabian royal name that has remained within its own culture. [117] The office of the CPO is located in the District Courts, Faisalabad.[118]. Yellow taxis are available at the airport, railway station and bus station. Public transport is available but not regulated. 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Famous dishes include rice or roti (flatbread) served with a vegetable or non-vegetable curry, a salad consisting of spiced tomatoes and onions, and yogurt. mall road near railway station civil lines, district faisalabad: pnj: faisalabad: rasheeda eye hospital: private: 425-a peoples colony no.1 faisalabad: pnj: faisalabad: tehsil headquarter hospital . Isi. Toggle Dera Ghazi Khan Division subsection, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_tehsils_of_Punjab,_Pakistan&oldid=1161267090, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0, Chief Election Commissioner of AJK: Abdul Rashid Sulehria, Chief Election Commissioner of Gilgit-Baltistan: Raja Shah Baz Khan, This page was last edited on 21 June 2023, at 17:06. [48] The Pakistan Meteorological Department regularly provides forecasts, public warnings and rainfall information to farmers with the assistance of the National Agromet Centre. Government General Hospital, Chak No. The festivals of Chaand Raat, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are celebrated and are national holidays. Other notable governmentrun hospitals are DHQ (District Headquarter) Hospital, Institute of Child Care,[124] PINUM Cancer Hospital, Govt. It is a 6-lane no toll asphalt road and provides signal free access. The library is housed in the 1911-built colonial building originally named "Coronation Library" during the rule of the British Empire. It derives its name from the headquarters town named Toba Tek Singh. Corrections? Faisalabad District (Lyallpur District until 1979)[3] (Punjabi and Urdu: ) is one of the districts of Punjab province, Pakistan. M-3 Industrial City (M-3-IC) comprises 4356 acres of land and Allama Iqbal City (AllC) comprises more than 3300 acres. [68][69], The arrival of spring brings the annual "Rang-e-Bahar" festival where the Parks & Horticulture Authority of the city district government organise a flower show and exhibition at Jinnah Gardens. [98] Labourers and farmhands form the countless Christian villages throughout Punjab; many are descendants of people who converted from Hinduism to Christianity under the British Raj, and considered low caste by virtue of their birth.
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