History of Faisalabad – A City of Growth and Change
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History of Faisalabad – A City of Growth and Change
HISTORY OF
FAISALABAD
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Map of Pakistan
HISTORY OF FAISALABAD
Faisalabad was once part of ancient district Jhang and Sandalbar, mainly consisting of thick forests and local tribes. The city of
Lyallpur came into being in 1880 with the city center designed by Captain Poham Young, to imitate the Union Flag with eight roads
radiating from a large clock tower (Ghenta Ghar) in the centre of eight separate bazaars. In 1895, the rail link between Wazirabad
and Lyallpur was completed. As the progress of colonization 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. In 1943, Muhammad Ali Jinnah
came to Lyallpur and addressed a gathering of over 2 million in Dhobi Ghat ground. The city grew into a strong industrial and
agricultural centre and on independence of Pakistan it was a major urban area. In 1977, the name of the city was “Faisalabad”, after
the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia to commemorate deep friendship which exists between the two great Islamic countries of the
world. In 1985, Faisalabad was upgraded as a division with the districts of Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh.
GEOGRAPHY
Faisalabad is located in the north east of Punjab. The city covers an area of approximately 1230 square
kilometers, comprising largely of flat or rolling plains. It has a population of around 5 million. It is also
the third largest city of Pakistan.
CLIMATE
The climate of Faisalabad district is of extreme nature, reaching around 50 °C in summers and -1 °C in
winters. The soil of the district is very fertile. The average rainfall is about 200 mm.
TWIN CITY
Faisalabad is twinned with Manchester, United Kingdom.
TRAVELLING TO THE UNIVERSITY
By Car:
Faisalabad is linked via the M-3 Motorway which branches off at Faisalabad-Pindi Bhattian Interchange located on the
Lahore-Islamabad motorway. There is also a dual carriageway from Lahore to Faisalabad via Sheikhupura. Health
Sciences Wing of the University is located 2km off the toll plaza on Sargodha Road while travelling towards the city.
Engineering Wing is situated on the West bank of Canal and is about 5km from Abdullahpur crossing or 3km from
Gatwala Park located on the Sheikhupura Road.
By Air:
Faisalabad International Airport is about 10km from the city center. Passenger flights are run by the national flag carrier
as well as other domestic airlines.
By Coach:
An exclusive Daewoo Express coach service along with several other coach services originate from the city linking all
major cities of the country.
Copyright
2026 TUF.
HISTORY OF
FAISALABAD
About TUF
Accreditation
Campus Facilities
Map of Pakistan
HISTORY OF FAISALABAD
Faisalabad was once part of ancient district Jhang and Sandalbar, mainly consisting of thick forests and local tribes. The city of
Lyallpur came into being in 1880 with the city center designed by Captain Poham Young, to imitate the Union Flag with eight roads
radiating from a large clock tower (Ghenta Ghar) in the centre of eight separate bazaars. In 1895, the rail link between Wazirabad
and Lyallpur was completed. As the progress of colonization 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. In 1943, Muhammad Ali Jinnah
came to Lyallpur and addressed a gathering of over 2 million in Dhobi Ghat ground. The city grew into a strong industrial and
agricultural centre and on independence of Pakistan it was a major urban area. In 1977, the name of the city was “Faisalabad”, after
the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia to commemorate deep friendship which exists between the two great Islamic countries of the
world. In 1985, Faisalabad was upgraded as a division with the districts of Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh.
GEOGRAPHY
Faisalabad is located in the north east of Punjab. The city covers an area of approximately 1230 square
kilometers, comprising largely of flat or rolling plains. It has a population of around 5 million. It is also
the third largest city of Pakistan.
CLIMATE
The climate of Faisalabad district is of extreme nature, reaching around 50 °C in summers and -1 °C in
winters. The soil of the district is very fertile. The average rainfall is about 200 mm.
TWIN CITY
Faisalabad is twinned with Manchester, United Kingdom.
TRAVELLING TO THE UNIVERSITY
By Car:
Faisalabad is linked via the M-3 Motorway which branches off at Faisalabad-Pindi Bhattian Interchange located on the
Lahore-Islamabad motorway. There is also a dual carriageway from Lahore to Faisalabad via Sheikhupura. Health
Sciences Wing of the University is located 2km off the toll plaza on Sargodha Road while travelling towards the city.
Engineering Wing is situated on the West bank of Canal and is about 5km from Abdullahpur crossing or 3km from
Gatwala Park located on the Sheikhupura Road.
By Air:
Faisalabad International Airport is about 10km from the city center. Passenger flights are run by the national flag carrier
as well as other domestic airlines.
By Coach:
An exclusive Daewoo Express coach service along with several other coach services originate from the city linking all
major cities of the country.
Copyright
2026 TUF.