[75] Faisalabadi men wear white shalwar kameez as do women but also with a dupatta (scarf). [139] The government began licensing private broadcasters in 2002. [83] During winter, a common breakfast is roghni naan served with paya. [116], The education system is monitored by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the District Education Authority of Faisalabad. The topography is marked by valleys, local depression and high ground. [89], In 2014, the city held its first literary festival which brought a number of writers to the city to encourage the community to follow the arts. [95], Social change in the region has been a slow process but there are indications that change has occurred as more villages are exposed to various forms of media and modernized urban communities. [94] 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. The dress code bans certain styles of Western attire including shorts, sleeveless shirts and shawls for men. [21] The shrine of Baba Noor Shah Wali was erected in the area in the 1600s. This is usually accompanied by a variety of South Asian sweets such as gud, gajar ka halwa, gulab jamun, and jalebi. Bus transportation is provided by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Faisalabad. [40] [16][29] In 1892, the newly constructed town with its growing agricultural surplus was added to the British rail network. In early 2014, there was a march known as the "White Ribbon Campaign" which took place in front of the Faisalabad Press Club. [95] Islamic influences are evident in the fundamental values of various inhabitants, including cultural traditions, marriage, education, diet, ceremonies and policies which may reflect the stark differences between rural villages and urban areas. [149], The Government College University in Faisalabad encourages students from the University of Agriculture to hold workshops and explore themes of peace and tolerance which can be used in an engaging and entertaining way to communicate complex issues to different audiences. Jhang Bazaar supplies fish, meat, vegetables and fruits. [90] 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.[91]. [78] Tandoori barbecue specialties consist of a variety of naan bread served with tandoori chicken, chicken tikka or lamb shishkebab served with a mint chutney. This page was last edited on 1 August 2022, at 08:42. [185], City in Punjab, Pakistan (formerly Lyallpur), The first university in Lyallpur was built by the, One of the earlier industrial exhibition at the. [155] The stadium is home to Faisalabad's local team, the Faisalabad Wolves. [133], The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) is a subsidiary of Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA), established on 23 April 1978 under the Development of Cities Act 1976. There is even a square dedicated to them in the old city. "[97], Prevalent minorities, particularly Hindu and Christian, feel a sense of vulnerability because of their religious beliefs. This leads to high floods in certain areas which do last for a number of days. [145] With the deregulation of the telecommunication sector by the Ministry of Information Technology, a range of companies now offer mobile and broadband services in the city. Faisalabad, being in the plains, can experience severe thunderstorms and high wind gusts that can be damaging to its crops. We have been offering the finest quality oxidised jewellery in Sadar Bazar to our prestigious customers. [31] The town became one of the first planned settlements within British India. [99][100] The city has carved a niche as an industrial centre with its highways, railways, railway repair yards, processing mills, and engineering works. They are funded and regulated by the government of Punjab under the service sector. [175] The M4 was designed to reduce congestion, boost trade, and reduce travel times and transportation costs from Faisalabad, a major textile hub to the major trade centre of Multan. [102] The city has a major dry port[103][8]:25 and an international airport. The oldest park in the city is Jinnah Garden, the city's central park, commonly known as "Company Bagh" and where the monument of Sir James Broadwood Lyall is situated. [147] The cinema industry has since seen the introduction of new cinemas such as Cinepax by Hotel One,[148] and Cine Nagina. [138] Pakistan Television Corporation, is the state-owned regulated television broadcasting network. [115] In 2014, the University of Agriculture ranked 1st in agriculture and 4th overall for universities in Pakistan according to the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), and was ranked 142nd in the 2013 Top 200 World Universities for agriculture and forestry by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The Forest Library at the Punjab Forestry Research Institute (PFRI) is one of two specialist libraries, the other being in Lahore. Faisalabad is bound on the north by Chiniot and Sheikhupura, on the east by Sheikhupura and Sahiwal, on the south by Sahiwal and Toba Tek Singh and on the west by Jhang. The lower Chenab canal provides water to 80% of cultivated lands making it the main source of irrigation. Commissioner Naseem Nawaz advised that efforts were under way to maintain the stadium. [110] 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. [118] There are a number of schools for the assistance of children with special needs.[119]. [15][16] The surname Lyall was joined with the noun pur, meaning 'city' in Sanskrit. Our actions will be driven by the concerns of local people. [45][46][47], Average annual rainfall is approximately 615 millimetres (24.2in). It was the first of its kind in the city. [17], 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. Public transportation in Faisalabad includes auto-rickshaws, buses and railways. [48] Monsoon season which starts in July and ends in September brings heavy rain to the city causing flash flooding. [38], The district of Faisalabad is part of the alluvial plains between the Himalayan foothills and the central core of the Indian subcontinent. [96] Marriage ceremonies, which can be more or less formal, include rituals which are universal in nature and hold sociological importance. [161], Faisalabad is well-connected by rail, road and air. The intent of the notice was to "promote a positive image of the NTU and to maintain good moral, religious and cultural values among the faculty, staff and students." Southeast / easterly winds are common here during the monsoon season. [77], Faisalabadi cuisine is a mixture Punjabi cuisine as well as Mughlai cuisine and Anglo-Indian cuisine. The highest wind gust ever recorded in Faisalabad occurred during a severe dust-thunderstorm on 2 June 2000, when the maximum wind speed reached 151 kilometers per hour (94mph). [93] In the 2017 consensus, the total population of the city was 3,203,846[2], The province of Punjab, in which Faisalabad is the second largest city, has prevalent sociocultural distinctions. [37] More Faisalabadis began working abroad as bilateral ties improved within the new dominion. In the rainy season, the currents are very strong. [132] Various police formations include district police, elite police, traffic police, Punjab highway patrolling, investigation branch, and special branch. [70] The celebration of the Prophet Muhammad birthday is observed in the city which is often referred to as "Eid Mild-un-Nab". It was launched in 1994, and operated a number of large CNG buses and smaller Toyota HiAce vans connecting the majority of the city. The river bed does include the river channels which have shifted the sand bars and low sandy levees leading to river erosion. The airport includes a cargo facility. [92] It was initially designed to accommodate 20,000 people. [55] An extreme minimum temperature of 4.0C (24.8F) was recorded on 15 January 1978. Primary level education is only compulsory. [181] The station has a special cargo facility operated by the Ministry of Railways (Pakistan) for handling various goods from the city to other regions of the country. Regional and international cricket matches are held in Iqbal Stadium,[154] named after Pakistani poet Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal. In some instances, the husband must buy his wife from her parents. [176][177], Previously, Faisalabad Urban Transport System Service (FUTS) provided service. Twenty-seven bogies compose the goods train, and are handled respectively by private contractors at the station. There were also respective divisions of the British Indian Army, the Indian Civil Service, various administrative services, the central treasury, and the railways. Being the reputed names, we understand the value of quality and thus never compromise the same under any circumstances. It is a producer of industrial goods and textile manufacturing including cotton and silk textiles, super phosphates, hosiery, dyes, industrial chemicals, clothing, pulp and paper, printing, agricultural equipment, ghee (clarified butter), and beverages. Chiniot Bazaar is known for allopathic and homoeopathic medicinal stores, cloth, blankets, sofa cloth, and curtains. The course of the rivers within Faisalabad are winding and often subject to frequent alternations. [135] The existing production capacity of the WASA is 65million imperial gallons per day (300million litres per day), almost all of which is drawn from wells located in the old beds of the Chenab River. The aim of the city district government is to empower politics by improving governance which basically involved decentralising administrative authority with the establishment of different departments and respective department heads, all working under one platform. [123], There are 118 union councils in Faisalabad. Journal of the Royal Society of Arts, 62(3210), 611-623. [22], At the conclusion of the Second Anglo-Sikh War in 1849, the entire Punjab region became administered as Punjab province, firstly by the East India Company and after 1858 as part of the British Raj. Municipal Library is located in Iqbal Park on Narwala Road, opposite the historical grounds of Dhobi Ghat. [40] The interfluves are believed to have been formed during the Late Pleistocene and feature river terraces. [8]:26, Faisalabad is recognised as the centre of the textile industry in Pakistan, contributing to half of Pakistans total textile shipments. [159] The stadium has hosted field hockey matches for both national and international competition but by the beginning of 2016 was reported to be in "pathetic condition as its astroturf has completed its life span about eight years ago." THE PUNJAB CANAL COLONIES. Popham Young, the Colonisation Officer managing the project identified the site of the current city to establish headquarters for the colony. Biryani and murgh pilao rice are a speciality in Faisalabad. [124], The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) was validly established in October 1976 under The Punjab Development of Cities Act (1976) to regulate, supervise and implement development activities in its jurisdiction area. We are termed as one of the leading and reputed suppliers of Oxidised jewellery wholesale inSadar Bazarand always strive to offer high quality products to our esteemed patrons. [30] Construction of the rail link between Wazirabad and Lyallpur was completed in 1895. [16], In August 1947, following three decades of nationalist struggles, India and Pakistan achieved independence. Katchery Bazaar, named for the court (Katchery) is known for its mobile phone and accessory market. July is the wettest month of the year during which flooding is reported number of times. [71] There are a number of darbar and shrines which attract a number of devotees during the annual Urs. [20] The Gatwala Wildlife Park is a botanical natural reserve located at Gatwala that was renovated by the city district government. In the following ancient culture, marriages are customarily arranged by the parents or matchmakers. [49][50] If the monsoon currents interact with the western disturbance, then cloudburst can also occur. The M-3 Industrial City comprises 4356 acres of land while the ALLC comprises more than 3300 acres. The Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Auditorium, home of the Faisalabad Arts Council. [121] The district coordination officer of Faisalabad (DCO) is head of the city district government and responsible for co-ordinating and supervising the administrative units. [5][8]:41 The surrounding countryside, irrigated by the lower Chenab River, produces agricultural commodities such as cotton, rice, sugarcane, wheat, fruit and vegetables. 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October and November are the driest months with very little rainfall. [108] Each of the eight bazaars has a special name and is known for selling certain goods as follows:[109], Faisalabad has received substantial funding from the government of Punjab and the city district government to improve infrastructure and roads to rural areas. [180], Cargo Express services are operated by Pakistan Railways which runs from Karachi to Faisalabad via Multan. Due to demand not met by the public transportation services, the private wagon and rickshaw operators make up a larger proportion of the transportation network than bus routes. [64][65], 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. The railway line forms part of the KhanewalWazirabad railway line. Allama Iqbal Library is located on University Road, opposite the District Courts. The city lies in an area with low wind speeds. [7][8]:8 Faisalabad is 1,115 Km away from Karachi and 122 Km away from Lahore. Aminpur Bazaar supplies stationery and interior dcor. [95] Population sizes vary by district but some distinguishing factors include a young age structure, high age dependency ratio, a higher percentage of males, a higher proportion of married population, and heterogeneity in tribes and languages. [citation needed], According to a report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the 2015 literacy rate for Pakistan ranked 160th which is among the lowest literacy rates in the world. This led to more monetary funds returning to the city that aided the development of the region. [136] The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided financial and hardware equipment to help improve the water and sanitation conditions in the city. [21], Faisalabad lies in the rolling flat plains of northeast Punjab, at 186 metres (610ft) above sea level. [104] While Punjab's economy is driven primarily by agriculture, the textile industry along with leather products and light engineering goods play an important role, with more than 48,000 industrial units spread across Punjab. [81] It is customarily accompanied by a sweet or salty yoghurt based drink called lassi. [39] The alluvial deposits are typically over a thousand feet thick. [36] During the eighties, the city realised an increase in foreign investment. [67] The festival of Basant which involves kite flying is an annual tradition in the city despite the ban. "[121], In 2005, Faisalabad was reorganised as a city district composed of eight Tehsil municipal administrations (TMAs) or towns as follows: Lyallpur, Madina, Jinnah, Iqbal, Chak Jhumra, Jaranwala, Samundari, and Tandlianwala. [68] The provincial government introduced the "Canal Mela" which involves five days of festivities including the main canal in the city being decorated with national floats and lights ending with a musical concert to conclude the festival. [43] Record-breaking rainfall of 264.2 millimetres (10.40in) was recorded on 5 September 1961 by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. [13][8]:41, The settlement was established in 1892 during the colonisation of the lower Chenab Valley. [43], The weather in the city is monitored by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. A 1972 census ranked Faisalabad as the 3rd largest city of Pakistan with a population of 864,000. The district government has worked with the National Highway Authority to connect Multan and Faisalabad. [41] These were later identified as old and young floodplains of the Ravi River on the Kamalia and Chenab Plains. [5] Agriculture and industry remain its hallmark. [95] Ancient Pakistani culture prevails in most marriage practices in the region, as do certain restrictions related to ethnicity and tribes. accommodating Textile, Pharmaceuticals, Information Technology, Chemicals Automotive, service complex, etc. [137], The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) is responsible for the regulation and monitoring of electronic media entertainment in the country. [183][184], In 2015, significant upgrades and renovations to the airport were initiated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, including updates to aviation technology, construction of additional areas and services for travellers, and the expansion of air traffic capabilities to accommodate wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777. [179], The Faisalabad railway station is the central railway station in the city. [42], The soil consists of young stratified silt loam or very fine sand loam which makes the subsoil weak in structure with common kankers at only five feet. Infrastructure and facilities are available for university players in track, hockey, tennis, basketball, table tennis, badminton and cricket pitch. [34] The partitioning led to a mass migration of an estimated 10 million people which made it the largest mass migration in human history. It is the third-largest field hockey stadium in the country. [35], In 1977, Pakistani authorities changed the name of the city to "Faisalabad" to honour the close relationship of Faisal of Saudi Arabia with Pakistan. [54] 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. Faisalabad set a record in the demographic history of Pakistan by registering an overall population increase of 508.1% between 1941 and 1961. [127] The FDA works to improve conditions in the slums.[128]. [93] Much of the increase is attributed to the settlement of Muslim refugees from East Punjab and Haryana, India. [125][126] The FDA acts as a policy-making body for the development of the city and is in charge of arranging and supervising major developments within the city. The governmentrun hospitals are Allied Hospital, District HQ Hospital, Institute of Child Care,[129] PINUM Cancer Hospital, Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology (FIC) and General Hospitals in Ghulam Muhammadabad and Samanabad. Faisalabad was restructured into city district status; a devolution promulgated by the 2001 local government ordinance (LGO). [69], Being a Muslim majority the city religious observances include Ramadan and Muharram. As of 2013[update], GDP (PPP) of Faisalabad was estimated as $43billion[5] and projected to rise to $87billion in 2025 at a growth rate of 5.7%. [88] In 2008, Faisalabad District ranked 51.9% which placed the district 9th in literacy out of the 34 Punjab districts. Kharkhana Bazaar is known for herbal medicines. We are one of the leading online stores in catename to offer a wide range of oxidized jewelry options to our esteemed clients. [84], Certain drinks are available seasonally, such as, such as rabri doodh, a drink commonly made with full-fat milk, almonds, pistachios and basil seeds, dhood patti (milky tea), and Kashmiri chai, a pink coloured milky tea containing almonds and pistachios, which is had in the winters. [35] Riots and local fighting followed the expeditious withdrawal of the British, resulting in an estimated one million civilians deaths, particularly in the western region of Punjab. Many famous and notable people were either born or lived in Faisalabad, some of them are; Faisalabad was established as one of the first planned towns of British India, covering an area of 3 square kilometres (1.2sqmi). [72] There are a number of Christian churches in the city where Easter and Christmas services take place each year. The Chenab Club, built 1904, is a social club that was inaugurated by British Officer Henry Cues. [80] Samosas (deep fried pastry filled with vegetables or meat) topped with an onion salad and two types of chutney. [62], 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. [87] In 1998, Faisalabad progressed to a higher literacy rate with the most improvement realised at the primary school level. The British agreed to partition British India into two sovereign states Pakistan with a Muslim majority, and India with a Hindu majority; however, more Muslims remained in India than what governing authorities believed would assimilate into Pakistan. [23][24], In the 1880s the Punjab government began an irrigation scheme to cultivate large tracts of western Punjab through the creation of canal colonies. Protestors appealed to the government to adopt new laws "to protect women who are discriminated against in the family and workplace.
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