Faisalabad City

Faisalabad is the third largest city of Pakistan which is located in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lyallpur. Estimated population of the city is 2.6 million. The entire district had a population of about 5.4 million in 1998[1]. 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.

During the last decade of nineteenth century, a Massive desert lying between chanab and ravi rivers was Brought under plough. With the construction of the lower Chanab canal, it became possible to irrigate this Waterless wasteland. In 1892, the colonization Operations were started by the administration of Jhang District, punjab province and completed in 1898. Early 1904 a new district was formed by the name of Lyallpur With its headquarter at Lyallpur (now Faisalabad) a town Named after sir james lyall, lieutenant Governor of the Punjab. On september 1, 1977, lyallpur was renamed as Faisalabad after king faisal of saudi arabia in Recognition of his outstanding services to Pakistan. Today, Faisalabad is the third largest city of pakistan After karachi and lahore. It is the second revenue- Generating city of the Punjab province and is calleo as Manchester of Pakistan because of its predominance in The textile industry.

Faisalabd 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 Bhagat Singh - came from Bange village, nine kilometres from Jaranwala. The legendary love hero, Mirza Jutt, 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 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 name of the late king of Saudi Arabia, Shah Faisal-bin-Abdul Aziz. In 1985, the city was upgraded as a division with the districts of Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh.

Education

Faisalabad has several higher education institutions including:
 

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Government College University Faisalabad
National Textile University
University of Faisalabad
University of Engineering & Technology Faisalabad (UET Fsd)
NFC Institute of Engineering & Fertilizer Research(Elect,Mech,Chem engineering)
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan CPSP (MCPS,FCPS) Regional Campus
Independent medical college (MBBS)
University medical college (MBBS)
Punjab medical college (MBBS,BSc Medical Imaging Technology)
School of Nursing Allied Hospital Faisalabad
School of Nursing DHQ Hospital Faisalabad
Faisalabad Institute of Research Sciences & Technology (BSc Biotechnology)
College of commerce Professionals (CA,PIPFA,ACCA)
Professionals college of Accountancy (CA,PIPFA,ACCA)
Skans school of Accountancy (CA,ACCA)
College of Paramedics Faisalabad
Following colleges are also famous
Govt College of Science Samanabad
Govt College Samanabad
Govt Muncipal Degree College Abdullahpur
Govt College for Women Madina Town
Govt College for Women Karkhana Bazar
Govt College of Commerce Abdullahpur
Govt College of Technology Samanabad
Punjab College of Science and Commerce
IMIT
Shiblee Group of Colleges
Punjab Law College
Superior College
TIPS College
Faisalabad college of science & commerce
Govt College of Commrece D Ground fsd

Hospital
Following major hospitals are here (Hospitals providing tertiary level care)

Allied Hospital Faisalabad
DHQ Hospital Faisalabad
Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology (FIC)
Aziz Fatima Trust Hospital
General Hospital Faisalabad
Mian Muhammad Trust Hospital
Punjab Social Security Hospital
Ghafoor Bashir Children Hospital
WAPDA Hospital
Independent medical college teaching hospital
Madina Teaching Hospital
National Hospital
Faisalabad International Hospital
Sahil Hospital
Red cresent meternity Hospital
Dar-ul-Sehat Trust Hospital

Famous Industrial Units
Sultan Garments,Gulistan Colony.
Chenab Textiles,Nishat Abad.
Sitara Chemical Industries,Shakhopura Road Shahkote
Sitara Energy
Sitara Peroxide
Sitara Spining
Sitara Textiles
Ibrahim Fiber
Am-Tex
Interloop
Rafhan maize,Cenal Road.
Bismillah Textiles
Arzoo Textiles
MSC Textiles
JK Spining
Rana Textiles
Pepsi Cola
Kasmir Sugar Mills
Ghay Soap
Kissan Ghee
Anmol Choza,Millat Road.
 

Hotels of Faisalabad

Faisalabad Serena Hotel, Club Road
Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel, Kashmir Bridge East Canal Road
Hotel East Inn, Sheikhupura Road
Hotel One, People's Colony 1 Near Makki Hospital
National Hotel, Sargodha Road
Hotel The One The One Rabi Center Hurrian Wala Chowk People's Colony # 1
The Dynesty Hotel Jarranwala Road opp Kohi noor 1
Ripple Crown Hotel Ripple Plaza D-Ground
Grace Hotel Circuler Road Chiniot Bazar
Prime Hotel Kotwali Road
Rays Hotel Kotwali Road
Sandal Bar Hotel Satyana Road
Rex Hotel Satyana Road
Meraj Hotel Batala Colony Satyana Road
Sabina Hotel Press Markete
Al-Burraq Hotel Railway Road opp Standard Chartered Bank
Hotel Lord's Inn Jaranwala road, opp police station peoples colony Fsd
Holiday Inn D-Graund Faisalabad.

Fast Foods Restaurants

Fri Chiks, Susan Road, Jinnah Colony and Jail Road (Allied Morr)
Mcdonald's, Satyana Road Gate Square
KFC, D-Ground
AFC, Susan Road and Jinnah Colony
Al-Maida Hurrian Wala Chowk People's Colony # 1
Sizzle n Spice Hockey Stadium
Sardines Canal Road
Avlino Canal Road
Haveli Hockey Stadium
Cafe Higgens Mian Hameed Chowk People's Colony # 1
Labbaik Regent Mall People's Colony # 1
Silver Spoon D-Ground
Silver Spoon Plus People's Colony # 1
Usmania Kashmir Bridge West Canal Road
Lasania Susan Road
Hameed Palace Batala Colony
Al-Aziz Novelty Bridge Samundri Road
Sindbad's Iqbal Stadium
King's Food Opp Punjab Medical College Jail Road
Chatkhara Hockey Stadium
Shalimar Samanabad and People's Colony # 2
Cherry's (Salad Bar) D-Ground and Susan Road
Qulim (Chinese) People's Colony # 1
New Namwah (Chinese) College Road Kohi Noor
Real Taste D-Ground
Royal Castle College Road Kohi Noor
Super Sams Susan Road
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References:

1.General statistics of Faisalabad

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