Fun facts about Faisalabad
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Faisalabad was formerly known as Lyallpur, meaning Lyall's Town.
Faisalabad
Pakistan
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the second-largest city and primary industrial center of the Pakistani province of Punjab. Located in the Rachna Doab of the central Punjab, it is the third-most populous city in Pakistan.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city was designed to replicate the Union Jack with eight roads extending from a central clock tower.
Faisalabad
Pakistan
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the second-largest city and primary industrial center of the Pakistani province of Punjab. Located in the Rachna Doab of the central Punjab, it is the third-most populous city in Pakistan.
From the “History” section
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Faisalabad lies at an elevation of 186 metres (610 ft) above sea level.
Faisalabad
Pakistan
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the second-largest city and primary industrial center of the Pakistani province of Punjab. Located in the Rachna Doab of the central Punjab, it is the third-most populous city in Pakistan.
From the “Geography” section
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Faisalabad contributes over 20% toward Pakistan's annual GDP.
Faisalabad
Pakistan
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the second-largest city and primary industrial center of the Pakistani province of Punjab. Located in the Rachna Doab of the central Punjab, it is the third-most populous city in Pakistan.
From the “Economy” section
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The Faisalabad Arts Council building was completed in 2006 and named after musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Faisalabad
Pakistan
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the second-largest city and primary industrial center of the Pakistani province of Punjab. Located in the Rachna Doab of the central Punjab, it is the third-most populous city in Pakistan.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: Usman Nadeem · CC BY-SA 4.0