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Faisalabad Faisalabad (; Punjabi/ ur, , ; ), formerly known as Lyallpur (Punjabi, Urdu: لائل پور), named after the founder of the city, but was renamed in 1977 in honour of late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. It is the 3rd largest city of Pakis ...
, the third largest city in
Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
. Faisalabad is also called Manchester of Pakistan due its textile importance in
Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
. The city is known for its colonial heritage and its roots tracing back to the rule of the
British Empire The British Empire was composed of the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts e ...
.


City District


Towns

Since 2005, the administration of Faisalabad has been divided into eight tehsil municipal administration areas (TMAs): *
Lyallpur Town Lyallpur Town is a municipal administration area in Faisalabad city, Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and depen ...
* Madina Town * Jinnah Town * Iqbal town * Chak Jhumra Town * Jaranwala Town * Samundri Town * Tandlianwala Town * Ghulam Muhammad Abad


Neighbourhoods

* Amin Town, residential neighborhood on the
Faisalabad Canal Expressway The Faisalabad Canal Expressway (Urdu, Punjabi: ) is a 27-km city district expressway located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.Batala Colony, residential neighborhood * Civil Lines,
Civil Lines Civil Lines (archaically White Town) are the residential neighbourhoods developed during the British Raj for its senior civilian officers like Divisional commissioner and District magistrate. These townships were built all over the Indian subconti ...
neighborhood built during the
British Raj The British Raj (; from Hindi ''rāj'': kingdom, realm, state, or empire) was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent; * * it is also called Crown rule in India, * * * * or Direct rule in India, * Quote: "Mill, who was him ...
for British civilian officers * D Ground, commercial area *Gatwala, commercial area *Ghulam Muhammad Abad, residential neighborhood * Gobind Pura, residential neighborhood * Gokhowal, residential neighborhood * Gulbahar Colony, residential neighborhood in southern Faisalabad * Gulberg, residential and commercial areaNawaz League loses PP-72 by-election to PTI
Dawn (newspaper), Published 8 October 2013, Retrieved 9 December 2021 * Gulistan Colony, residential neighborhood * Madan Pura, residential neighborhood on the Aziz Bhatti Expressway * Manawala, residential neighborhood * Mansoorabad, residential neighborhood * Millat Town, residential neighborhood * Motorway City, residential neighborhood *Nishatabad, residential neighborhood


Points of interest


Colonial architecture

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Modern architecture

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Colonial buildings

Structures built by the British Empire. *
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Faisalabad Railway Station Faisalabad railway station ( ur, , pa, ) is located in Faisalabad city (formerly Lyallpur), Punjab province of Pakistan on the Khanewal-Wazirabad Branch Line. The station grants passengers from Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Quetta, ...
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Gumti Water Fountain The Gumti Water Fountain is a monument in Faisalabad, Pakistan preserved from the British Raj era. It was built during the early nineteenth century and was a general meeting place of the city folk for local town meetings. Today the structure st ...
* Qaisery Gate * Central Jail Faisalabad


Libraries

*
University of Agriculture This article lists agricultural universities and colleges around the world, by continent and country. Africa Algeria * Higher National Agronomic School (French name: Ecole Nationale Supérieure Agronomique) Benin * Agricultural University of ...
Libraries *
Faisalabad Medical University Faisalabad Medical University ur, ; FMU), is a public university located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, on a campus on Sargodha Road. It was established in 1973. Teaching hospitals affiliated with the university are Allied Hospital, Distr ...
Main Library * Government College University Library *
National Textile University The National Textile University (NTU) ( ur, ) is a public university located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. It is a premier institute of textile education in Pakistan. Overview The campus is spread over . The university is in the outskirts ...
Library


Museums

* Lyallpur Museum * Agricultural Museum *Science Center Museum


Shopping


Markets

The Faisalabad clock tower and its eight bazaars (markets) are still a major trading zone in the city today. Each of the eight bazaars has a special name and is known for selling certain goods; * Katchery Bazaar, named for the court (Katchery) is known for its mobile phone and accessory market. * Rail Bazar is a gold and cloth market. * Bhawana Bazaar supplies electrical and electronic goods. * Jhang Bazaar supplies fish, meat, vegetables and fruits. * Aminpur Bazaar supplies stationery and interior décor. * Kharkhana Bazaar is known for herbal medicines. * Gol Bazaar contains dry fruit, as well as wholesale soap, oil, and ghee shops. * Chiniot Bazaar is famous for allopathic and homeopathic medicinal stores, cloth, blankets, sofa cloth, and curtains. It also has poultry feed wholesale shops. * Montgomery Bazaar (also known as Sutar Mandi) is known for yarn and raw cloth trading.


Parks

* Gatwala Wildlife Park


Sports

*
Iqbal Stadium Iqbal Stadium ( ur, اقبال سٹیڈیم) is a Test cricket ground in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Previous names for the ground include Lyallpur Stadium, National Stadium, and City Stadium. It was founded in October 1978. History Iqbal Stadium wa ...
, Cricket Stadium *
Faisalabad Hockey Stadium The Faisalabad Hockey Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Faisalabad, Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for field hockey matches. It is the third-largest hockey stadium in Pakistan (after Lahore and Karachi) having a capacity of 25,000. It is ...


Entertainment

* Sindbad Amusement Park * Funland * Gatwala Wildlife Park


Religious


Shrines

There are a number of Sufi Muslim sites in the city. *
Baba Noor Shah Wali Baba Syed Noor Shah Wali (Urdu بابا نور شاہ ولی العربی سرکار) shrine is at Paki Mari near the General Bus Stand of Faisalabad city. It was near the old settlement of Mari-Patan where the shrine of Baba Noor Shah Wali is ...
- Graveyard Near Lorry Ada. *
Baba Lasoori Shah The Baba Lasoori Shah (Urdu سائیں محمد بخش المعروف باب لسوڑی شاہ ) (also known as Sain Muhammad Bakhsh) shrine is a landmark located in Faisalabad, Jhang Bazaar main city area Pakistan. It is named after Baba Lasoo ...
- Reegal Road, Jhang Bazaar. * Mohadas-e-Azam' Molna Saradr Ahmad'' - Jhang Bazaar. *
Baba Qaim Sain Qaim Deen aka Baba Qaim Sain (Urdu بابا قائم سائیں سرکار ) was famous Sufi saint in Faisalabad city from Qadiriyya and Qalandariyya Silsila. He died on 16 March 1987 Islamic date 17 Rajab 1400.There is one road of Faisalabad ...
- Mohallah Faizabad. * Sufi Barkat Ali Ludhianwi - Dalowal Samundri Road. * Baba Gujjar Peer - Ghulam Muhammad Abad. * Sabri Darbar. * Rehmani Darbar Sharif * Darbar Imam Jalvi * Darbar Mahi Shah Sarkar * Darbar e Ghousia * Baba Shah Saleem Peer Bahwal Haq - Peoples Colony no: 1. * Baba Rati Rata Wali Sarkar 70GB * Darbar Sakhi Baba Malan Shah Qadir Qalandar Mast - Narwala Road. Baba mastan shah chak 38jb dobora


Churches

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Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul The Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul is the main church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Faisalabad, 250 kilometers south of Islamabad, Pakistan. The cathedral has played a significant role in promoting harmony and understanding between the nat ...


Gurdwaras

* Gurudwara Panjvin Patshahi Lyallpur


Roads

* Abdullahpur Flyover (Crossing Faisalabad Railway Station) * Nishatabad Flyover (Crossing Sangla Hill Road & railway lines at Nishatabad)


Hospitals

* Al Noor Hospital *
Allied Hospital Allied Hospital ( ur, ) is the leading government run hospital in the district of Faisalabad. Allied Hospital serves as the teaching hospital of Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad (Punjab Medical college). It was founded in 1978. Allie ...
(Teaching hospital of
Faisalabad Medical University Faisalabad Medical University ur, ; FMU), is a public university located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, on a campus on Sargodha Road. It was established in 1973. Teaching hospitals affiliated with the university are Allied Hospital, Distr ...
) *
DHQ Hospital, Faisalabad District Head Quarters (DHQ) Hospital is the second largest and oldest hospital in the city of Faisalabad. It is located on Mall Road near the Faisalabad Railway Station and Faisalabad Central Bus Stand. DHQ Hospital serves as the secondary te ...
(Teaching hospital of
Faisalabad Medical University Faisalabad Medical University ur, ; FMU), is a public university located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, on a campus on Sargodha Road. It was established in 1973. Teaching hospitals affiliated with the university are Allied Hospital, Distr ...
) * Children Hospital,
Faisalabad Faisalabad (; Punjabi/ ur, , ; ), formerly known as Lyallpur (Punjabi, Urdu: لائل پور), named after the founder of the city, but was renamed in 1977 in honour of late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. It is the 3rd largest city of Pakis ...
(Institute of Child health
Faisalabad Faisalabad (; Punjabi/ ur, , ; ), formerly known as Lyallpur (Punjabi, Urdu: لائل پور), named after the founder of the city, but was renamed in 1977 in honour of late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. It is the 3rd largest city of Pakis ...
) * St. Raphael's Hospital


See also

*
List of places in Lahore Lahore remains a major tourist destination in Pakistan. The Walled City of Lahore was renovated in 2014 and is popular due to the presence of two recognized UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the most popular sights are the Lahore Fort, adjacen ...
* List of places in Multan


References

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Faisalabad Faisalabad (; Punjabi/ ur, , ; ), formerly known as Lyallpur (Punjabi, Urdu: لائل پور), named after the founder of the city, but was renamed in 1977 in honour of late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. It is the 3rd largest city of Pakis ...