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How many industries are there in Faisalabad?
Before independence, there were only five industrial units in Faisalabad City (then Lyallpur). Now, there are dozens of textile mills with other subsidiary units. Roughly, there are 512 large Industrial units, out of which 328 are Textile units, 92 engineering units and 92 of chemicals and food processing units.
When did Faisalabad name change?
1977
However, Lyallpur was renamed ‘Faisalabad’ in 1977, after a king of Saudi Arabia who had nothing to do with the city, its establishment, or development.
How many colonies are there in Faisalabad?
Faisalabad, a City-District with 8 subdivisions.
What is the origin of the name Faisalabad?
Toponymy. His surname Lyall was joined with “pur” which in old Sanskrit language means city. In 1979, the Government of Pakistan changed the name of the city from Lyallpur to Faisalabad (meaning City of Faisal), in honour of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who made several financial contributions to Pakistan.
Why is the name of Pakistan’s capital city changed to Faisalabad?
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.
What is the function of Faisalabad city district?
Faisalabad was restructured into city district status; a devolution promulgated by the 2001 local government ordinance (LGO). It is governed by the city district’s seven departments: Agriculture, Community Development, Education, Finance and Planning, Health, Municipal Services, and Works and Services.
Where to go for fun in Faisalabad?
Gatwala Wildlife Park 10. Allama Iqbal Public Library 11. D Ground Park 12. Government College University Faisalabad 13. Lyallpur Museum 14. Pahari Grounds 15. Municipal Corporation Library 16. Sir Charles James Lyall Monument 17. FunZone