FAISALABAD is my city

Molecular characterization of mutations causing

2011-02-23T21:39:00.000-08:00

Molecular characterization of mutations causing β -thalassemia in Faisalabad Pakistan using the amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS-PCR)

Shahid M Baig, F Rabbi, U Hameed, JA Qureshi, Z Mahmood, SH Bokhari, A Kiani, H Hassan, JM Baig, A Azhar, T Zaman
Health Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad, Pakistan Correspondence Address:
Shahid M Baig
Human Molecular Genetics Labortory,Health Biotechnology Division, NIBGE, P.O. Box 577, FSD
Pakistan

BACKGROUND : Faisalabad is the third biggest city of Pakistan. Majority of the population is Punjabi while other ethnic groups are in minority. AIMS : The present study was undertaken to find the mutations causing β -thalassemia in Faisalabad Pakistan. MATERIALS AND METHODS : A total of 285 β -globin alleles from 143 unrelated families having at least one transfusion-dependent child were analyzed by using amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS-PCR). RESULTS : FSC-8/9 (+G) and IVS-I-5 (G ®C) were the most common mutations. The allele frequency for FSC-8/9 (+G) was 38.59% while frequency for IVS-I-5 (G ®C) was 37.89%. The high frequency (76.48%) of IVS-I-5 (G ®C) and FSC-8/9 (+G) on various alleles provides a strong evidence of intermarriages. CONCLUSIONS : By using ARMS-PCR, the mutations were successfully characterized in 95.79% of subjects, while 4.21% remain to be characterized. This study will facilitate the implementations of genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis in the population of Faisalabad.

The Faisalabad Serena Hotel

2011-01-30T21:45:00.001-08:00

The Faisalabad Serena Hotel is close to business district on a quiet road surrounded by beautiful gardens. Two kilometers away from the teeming bazaars (markets) of the city, the hotel is a haven of peace and serenity in a city famous for its textile. At times one has to look further than history itself for ideas for a ravishing interior; one can see an indigenous marble floor, Chinioti Sofa with vibrant floral print tapestry made of course in Faisalabad itself. Yellow Ceramic lamp with petal cutouts in one of the sitting areas. It gives the place a majestic touch and altogether an eclectic feel. A huge stunning brass lamp hangs in the lobby offsetting brick walls; floral tiles accentuate doorways around a matching floral print sofa. An elegant polished rosewood table is reflected in the ceramic tiles on the floor. The pulsating maroon, ochre and green print patterned floor is reminiscent of spacious old city homes of Faisalabad.

The courtyard is another treat for one’s senses; the brick floored courtyard is decorated with fragrant, flowering terracotta, and a central fountain fashioned after an old fashioned Persian wheel (rehat). The vibrant colors add to the overall warm and friendly ambiance of the place. The earthy lighting terracotta hanging lamps lend a starlit ambiance to the settings; the brick and marble floor design is a local artisan’s specialty. Anyone who stops by can see burst of tradition throughout the place and the experience is surly magnificent.

Hotel Facilities:

144 Guest Rooms and Suites
Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service
Rent-a-Car
Concierge
Laundry Shop
The Executive Floor and Jasmine Floor offer additional facilities for our guests such as a Private Lounge Area, Business Center, Meeting Room and Butler Service.
Lyallpur Coffee Shop - Fine-dining Restaurant serving Pakistani, Continental Cuisine and Hi Tea with live music.
Xuelian Restaurant with Chinese, Japanese and Thai specialty Cuisines
Jharoka, Café and Ice Cream Parlour
The Seasonal Barbeque at the Basant Court featuring traditional provincial food with live music
Lobby Lounge serves Tea, Coffee and Light Snacks
Health Club
Swimming Pool
Pool Bar
Tennis Court
Squash Court
Gymnasium
Shopping Arcade
Conference/Events Centre
24-Hour Business Centre
WI-FI Internet access
Flat Screen TV with International Channels
24-Hour Forex
Room Service
Valet Parking
In House Laundry and Dry Cleaning
24-hour Doctor on call
Power (240V / 3 pin square plugs / shaver sockets)
Faisalabad Serena Hotel pays particular care and attention towards the security and well-being of hotel guests. There has been an increase in security checks, up-gradation of equipment, with a revised Crisis Management Plan in place so as to tackle any unforeseen incident.

Chenab Canal Colony

2011-01-16T22:34:00.001-08:00

The city of Faisalabad is not more than a century old. Just hundred years back this region was the center of keeping livestock. This city was irrigated in 1892 when Jhang & Gogera branches were supplied water. The foundation of first ever-residential area was laid in 1895. Its main purpose was the construction of a market. During those days, the area across the river Chenab was called “Sandal Bar”. Before the establishment of Lyallpur City the ancient residential area was called “Pakka Marri” now known as “Pakki Marri”. The caravans used to stay at this place while traveling from Jhang to Lahore. The English travellers of those times wanted to convert this area into a city. In the beginning the small establishment was called “Chenab Canal Colony” which was later named “Lyallpur” after the name of Governor of Punjab Lt. General Sir James B Lyall. The foundation of Lyallpur was laid in 1896. Its famous clock tower was built on a well. It was completed in 1906. The construction of this clock tower was completed under the supervision of Ghulab Khan who belonged to the family who built Taj Mahal in Agra. The clock was brought from Bombay.

"Pakki Marri”

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Faisalabad Serena Hotel

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FAISALABAD:

Faisalabad is very important city of Pakistan. It is located in the province Punjab. Faisalabad is the agricultural and industrial city of Pakistan. It is considered as the Textile and industrial backbone of Pakistan. Faisalabad is a developed city. It has so many great tourists attractions. People around the Pakistan and other world visit Faisalabad due to its industrial and textile importance. Faisalabad has so many luxurious hotels for its visitors. These hotels provide the best facilities and facilitate visitors. Following hotels are serving in Faisalabad:

Faisalabad Serena Hotel
Rays
Prime
Pearl Continental
National
Rex
East Inn
Sandalbar
Grace

Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI)

2010-07-30T11:00:00.000-07:00

President, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI),

Sheikh Abdul Qayum presenting the FCCI shield to the Chairman,

National Vocational & Technical Education Commission (NAVTEC),

Mr. Adnan A Khawaja, Vice President of FCCI, Shabbir Hussain Chawla

and Mian Kashif Ashfaq from Chenab Group are also standing with him.

By Abdul Majid

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF)

2010-07-25T11:42:00.000-07:00

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) is a university in the city of Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. The first major institution of higher agricultural education was the Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute which was founded in 1906 in the undivided Punjab.

At independence in 1947 Pakistan was a predominantly agricultural country and in spite subsequent industrialization and development, agriculture remains central to its economy. After independence the Government of Pakistan appointed National Commissions on Food and Education with the terms of reference to review, in all its ramifications, the prevailing agrarian system and to formulate measures for developing the full potential of our agricultural resources. The Commissions made a strong plea for establishing an Agricultural university which could play a more vigorous role in promoting research and education in Agriculture was established by upgrading the former Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute in the year 1961-62.

The University's faculty comprises more than 500 teachers of whom 224 hold Ph.D. degrees mainly from foreign universities.

The University is organised into faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Sciences, and a Division of Education and Extension all located at the main campus in Faisalabad, and College of Veterinary Sciences at Lahore. These academic units offer a variety of study programmes leading to B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering, D.V.M., B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Phil, and Ph.D. degrees in various disciplines of agriculture and allied fields.

Faisalabad - Faisalabad International Airport / Lyallpur Airport (LYP)

2010-06-03T03:37:00.000-07:00

Faisalabad Airport (LYP)
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Airport Characteristics
Lat/Long: 31.365014 N / 72.994842 E
Elevation: 591 feet (180 meters)
Location: Near Faisalabad, Pakistan
Time Zone: UTC+5
Max Runway: 9272 x 151 feet (2826 x 46 meters)
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The Manchester of Pakistan

2010-05-25T23:10:00.000-07:00

The Manchester of Pakistan: (Formerly Lyallpur) This city has a population of 1,977,246 and is located in North East Pakistan. Thee city is in a cotton and wheat-growing area. It is an important transportation and commercial center, especially for grains, cloth, and ghee (clarified butter). Manufactures include textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemical fertilizer, bicycles, textile machinery, hosiery, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, and soap. The city was founded by Sir James Lyall c.1895 and named in his honor. Punjab Agricultural Univ., several colleges affiliated with the Univ. of Punjab, and numerous experimental farms and cattle-breeding stations are in Faisalabad. It is often refered to as the Manchester of Pakistan. The city was founded in the 1890s by Sir Charles James Lyall, lieutenant governor of the Punjab.

Great City of Pakistan

2010-04-21T04:10:00.000-07:00

Compared to its more tourist-attractive provincial capital, Lahore, Faisalabad is basically an industrial and agricultural city. It is the second largest business city in Punjab and it is a region for investment and economic prosperity. Textiles generate the best business in this city. There is a selection of sites and tourist attractions; however, even with such fast growth the country lacks historical significance since it was developed mostly in the last hundred years. The Faisalabad Clock Tower, locally called "Ghenta Ghar", was one of the first main market of Faisalabad and it is also the oldest area of the city. Here you can also find the remains of buildings which mainly belonged to the British Raj. This market has eight bazaars, forming a "Union Jack" (British flag), which can be seen from above. There are still structures from previous settlements such as Zoroastrian Temples, Buddhist Monasteries, Hindu mandirs and Sikh gurudwaras still visible, however, since the mass migration these have been converted into schools and museums. "D Ground" is the second most important market after Ghenta Ghar. The area has been continually developing into a shopping area with many brands from all over the world. It is seen at its busiest at night when local people come out for an outing. There are many local and western restaurants ranging from Namwah Chinese, Bundu Khan, KFC, Al Maida, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Olive Garden, Sardines, Yummy 36, Cube and many open-air barbecues.

The Jinnah Garden is probably the most famous park in Faisalabad. It is locally known as "Company Baagh". The tomb of H.E. Sir Charles James Lyall is situated here. He was the founder of this city and the city was first named Lyallpur in his honour. There are many food outlets, walking paths and cycling lanes, and a huge fountain structure. The park is often used by the local council for holding rallies, concerts, shows and melas. Getwala Park is a small park situated on the edge of Faisalabad. It is popular for family picnics and relaxing. Canal Park is on the west bank of the Rakh Branch Canal. It is also a good place for families.

Happy Land Water Park is an amusement park built to international standards, a complete entertainment centre for families. It has the biggest water slides in Pakistan. It is also equipped with swings for both children and adults. Getwala Swimming Pool is another water park which has a huge swimming pool, attracting many local Faisalabadis. Aqua Land Water Park, the latest water park to open in Faisalabad, stands on Canal Road and draws many expatriates and families. Sindbad is an amusement park located near the Iqbal Stadium that is used for national and international cricket matches. It has an indoor bumper cars, flume rides, train rides as well as large gaming arcade room to suit all ages.

Rex City is a huge computer shopping mall dealing with everything computer related. Here you can find a computer at low prices. There are service shops, as well as CD and mobile shops and computer software and hardware experts. There are also internet services from well known companies such as "Cyber net", "Wolnet", "dancom", "Nexlinx" and "Satcom" which provide high speed internet. Kohinoor One is a newly constructed shopping mall located on Jaranwala Road which has many retail outlets, restaurants, clothing outlets and home furniture stores. Am Tex Waterfall is to be found at Am Tex Squire, Abdullah Pur.

The majestic "Chenab Club" is a social club. It was the first such club established in Faisalabad. It still exists today and is used by the elite society of Faisalabad. It stands in the beautiful surroundings of "Jinnah Garden". The club is situated in the heart of the city, just a short walk from Railway Station and within walking distance of Clock Tower. There are also a few monuments still fully erect in many parts of Faisalabad such as Gumti Water Fountain, Qaisery Gate (Entrance to the Eight Bazaars), Ghenta Ghar and various Sikh Gurudwaras and Hindu Mandirs still visible in the older part of the city.

Faisalabadi cuisine is very much Punjabi cuisine. The samosas of Faisalabad are different from any others because here you can get the chatani variety. The very famous name Chacha Samosay Wala is also in the D Ground. Dahi Bhale is prepared by a Thele Wala at Jinnah Coloney, near Chatri Wala Ground. Gohl Gappay are basically made with flour into a ball shape and filled with black grams, onions, potatoes and other supplements. The most famous is a person who sells gole gappe on tehla in the start of the AminPur bazaar. A sour drink called "khatta" is served with them. Biryani & pulao (special cooked rice) are also very popular. Jehangir's Murgh Pulao is popular. English and continental foods are also easily available. There are also some Punjabi drinks like rabri, lassi, limo pani and sugar cane rusk. Faisalabad Arts Council is situated near Iqbal Stadium. Arts council have a major role in promoting the cultural activities and the art in the city. It has an auditorium Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Auditorium with a seating capacity of 700 people. Arts council organize many cultural events including exhibitions and cultural shows. The current Resident Director of Arts council is Ch Muhammad Asif Pervaiz, who has played an important role in the establishment and development of Faisalabad Arts Council.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

2010-04-19T21:30:00.000-07:00

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born on October 13, 1948 in the city of Faisalabad, Pakistan. He was the fifth child and first son of Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, a musicologist, vocalist, instrumentalist, and Qawwal. Khan's family, which included his four older sisters and his younger brother, Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan grew up in central Lyallpur. In 1979, Khan married his first cousin, Naheed (the daughter of Fateh Ali Khan's brother, Salamat Ali Khan); they had one daughter, Nida.

Khan began by learning to play tabla alongside his father before progressing to learn Raag Vidya and Bol Bandish. He then went on to learn to sing within the classical framework of khayal. Khan's training with his father was cut short when his father died in 1964, leaving Khan's paternal uncles, Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan and Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, to complete his training.

His first performance was at a traditional graveside ceremony for his father, known as chehlum, which took place forty days after his father's death.

In 1971, after the death of Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan, Nusrat became the official leader of the family Qawwali party and the party became known as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mujahid Mubarak Ali Khan & Party.

Khan's first public performance as the leader of the Qawwali party was at a studio recording broadcast as part of an annual music festival organised by Radio Pakistan, known as Jashn-e-Baharan. Khan sang mainly in Urdu and Punjabi and occasionally in Persian, Brajbhasha and Hindi. His first major hit in Pakistan was the song Haq Ali Ali, which was performed in a traditional style and with traditional instrumentation. The song featured restrained use of Nusrat's sargam improvisations.

Early in his career, Khan was signed up by Oriental Star Agencies [OSA] of Birmingham UK to their Star Cassette Label. OSA sponsored regular concert tours by Nusrat to the U.K. from the early '80s onwards, and released much of this live material on cassette, CD, videotape and DVD

Industrial heart

2010-04-07T22:30:00.000-07:00

The industrial heart of Pakistan, Faisalabad !

(Punjabi, ) is a city in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Lyallpur. Faisalabad is the third largest city in Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore. Before the foundation of the city in 1880, the area was very thinly populated. The population has risen from 9,171 in 1901 to 179,000 in 1951 and to 2,009,000 in 1998. The larger Faisalabad district had a population of about 5.4 million in 1998.
It is an important industrial centre 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. It is from Karachi, from Lahore, from Islamabad/Rawalpindi, from Burewala, and from Jhang.
The city is at a road and railway junction, which has played an influential role in the development of Faisalabad's trade and economy. The surrounding countryside, irrigated by the Lower Chenab River, has seen expanded production of cotton, wheat, vegetables, and fruits, which form 25% of Pakistan's exports. The city is also an industrial centre with major railway repair yards, engineering works, and mills that process sugar, flour, and oil seed. Produce includes super phosphates, cotton and silk textiles, hosiery, dyes, agricultural equipment, and ghee (clarified butter). Faisalabad is also the site of the prestigious University of Agriculture, founded in 1909.

Property in Faisalabad

2010-04-05T22:24:00.000-07:00

Faisalabad, the third largest city in Pakistan has a strong industrial base including textiles, jewelry, home furniture, and pharmaceuticals, assisted by the expanding transport network which includes newly built motorways. Faisalabad has an area of 5,856 sq km and a population of approximately 3.54 million inhabitants. The city has rich agricultural soil and is the home to major textile industries due to the excessive availability of raw material and labor. Investments in Real Estate Faisalabad or Property in Faisalabad present low risk and chances of good return, according to a survey.

The fertile agricultural land and major textile units make Faisalabad a commercial property seeker’s paradise. Major businesses of textiles and agriculture need to accommodate their ever expanding factory units outside the city. The charm of this metropolitan city and attractive business opportunities has made this city a hub of property investors.

A severe housing shortage and short construction cycles ensure strong prices, easy sales and quick returns. The investment climate is made even more favorable by the rapid growth of Pakistan’s and therein after Faisalabad economy, at an estimated rate of 8 percent in 2006. Pakistan tourism industry is also gaining speed thanks to attractions such as Textile Hub or Textile Bay Faisalabad, announced as one of the most Reliable and Quality Textile or Garments Market of the World in July.

Faisalabad has successfully attracted foreign capital with investment-friendly policies. In addition, the government of Pakistan has extended investment-friendly policies to attract foreign capital. In order to lure the private investor, Pakistan’s strongly democratic government beefed up protections for private investors, removed any restrictions on money transfers in or out, and allowed for foreign entities to own real property in entire Faisalabad, in Real Estate Karachi, Real Estate Islamabad, Real Estate Sialkot and Real Estate Lahore.

Being The capital, of Textile Market in Pakistan, Faisalabad receives the lions share of investment in Faisalabad Pakistan. Faisalabad is home to around 8.6 million people, roughly a thirteenth of Pakistan’s entire population, and is the source of approximately two-thirds of the country’s total economic production. The city is almost entirely industrialized with most, if not all, of the comforts found in the United States, United Kingdom, Dubai, France and Germany, Italy, Canada, and Australia (Oceania and New Zealand) and offers a diverse selection of residences, from colonial mansions to beautiful bungalows.

Real estate investment in Faisalabad has seen a phenomenal growth and it looks like the more foreign investments are expected to reach in Property Faisalabad Pakistan.

The city of Faisalabad awaits significant advancements in infrastructure in Real Estate Faisalabad or Property Faisalabad, providing investors with opportunities to buy property i.e. plots, houses, industrial units or manufacturing firms, or even a rental property in almost any price range.

Low inputs cost has made Faisalabad perfect for establishing cottage industries that have mushroomed to support large textile conglomerates. Moreover, the development in the city has lead to major malls and shopping plazas amid investment from the United Arab Emirates as well as some European firms.

Faisalabad University Pakistan

2010-02-11T00:20:00.000-08:00

Faisalabad University is the backbone of textile industry of

Pakistan

. Faisalabad is located in the province Punjab. It has so many valuable and prestigious higher education institutes and universities of Pakistan. The University of Faisalabad is one of the leading higher educations University of Faisalabad. It was established by Madina Foundation. Faisalabad university is fully equipped with the latest methods of teaching and technology. Students are prepared and trained to meet the challenges of the modern world. It was established under the Ordinance LX of 2002 that was promulgated by the government of Punjab. It is a well recognized university that is well recognized by the HEC of Pakistan. It is offering a wide range of degree awarding programs such as engineering, medicine, science etc.

Currently there are two separate campuses for boys and girls. The old campus is dedicated to girls while the new campus is reserved for boys.

Faisalabad Travel Guide

2010-01-17T21:37:00.000-08:00

It is believed that the clock tower was built in the memory of Queen Victoria after her death. By the time this tower was built the eight bazaars were already operational. The map of Faisalabad is just the copy of British flag Union jack designed by an architect Desmond Yong. However, the real design on which this city is planned was of Sir Ganga Ram, who was a famous town planner of his time. The total area of 110 sq. acres was used to build eight bazaars & clock tower in a round shape. All these eight bazaars are connected with each other through another bazaar, which is called Goal Bazaar.Historical Background Before Independence 1- The city of Lyallpur , multicolored jewel of the lower Chenab organization area, came into being in 1880. 2- The city which is now well known as "Manchester of Pakistan" for its industrial activity, was nothing but a desolate tract of land 100 years age. It did not rain here for weeks together and when it rained, the water vanished in the city land in no time. There was no village nearby. 3- The villages of Dodiwala and Paokianwala which shelter thousands of inhabitants these days, were nothing but a group of a few cottages. 4- Pucca Mari was place of rest for those who traveled from district Jhang to District Lahore. 5- It was in 1885 that the Deputy Commissioner Jhang, on his way to Lahore,broke his journey near the Theh of Pucca Mari'. The Deputy Commissioner after resting for a while set out for walk, along with the Tehsildar of Chiniot, towards the west and returned quite late in the evening. He spent the night and rode for Lahore on the next day morning. 6- After about 6 months, there dawned a morning when the Then of Pucca Mari saw some government officials pitching tents and making other camping arrangements. In the evening, there arrived the caravan of Deputy Commissioner, the Colony Assistant of Jhang and their subordinate officials. All the barren and desolate tract of land situated to the west of Pucca Mari was surveyed and marked here and there in three days. In the beginning, there was only a few huts and cottages nestled beside the Theh of Pucca Mari. 7- Later with the construction of Chenab canal, more and more people were attracted. The proper city was founded in 1892.The Tehsildar of Chiniot, recommended to name this township after PuccaMar but the Deputy Commissioner Jhang prevailed upon him at the name of the then Lt. Governor of the Punjab, Sir James Lyall, who let it be named after him. The famous Philanthropist, Sir Ganga Ram was assigned to draft its plan. After approval of draft Sir Ganga Ram was given five squares of lane as reward. 8- In 1895, the rail link between Wazirabad and Lyallpur was effected. The building of Railway Station wanted time, therefore, a Goods train wagon served as Lyallpur Railway Station. Lyallpur was given the status of Tehsil of District Jhang and its administration carried on the tents on the old Theh (Mound) of Pucca Mari near Tariqabad. 9- The Majestic Clock Tower of Lyallpur was constructed out of the funds raised by the 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 got it completed. 10- In 1902, the population of the town had exceeded 4,000. 11- 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. 12- 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. 13- 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. 14- 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. 15- In 1943, the late Quaid-e-Azam came to Lyallpur and addressed a gathering of over 2 lakh in Dhobi Ghat Grounds.

Historical Background After Independence

1- After the independence, the city of Lyallpur marched rapidly on the path of progress. 2- The city which had so far been known for its grain market, became a great commercial and industrial centre. 3- The population of the city which in 1901 hardly touched the figure of a few thousands soared up to lacks. Medical and educational level was lifted up. 4- 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. 5- In 1985, the city was upgraded as a division with the districts of Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba-Tek Singh. 6- Faisalabad district has made rapid strides in the field of industry after independence. It is now called the "Manchester of Asia" for its extensive development of textile industry Communication: The district is connected by following railway lines. Faisalabad-Gojra-Shorkot-Khanewal Railway Line, Faisalabad-Chak Jhumra-Sheikhupura-Lahore Railway Line, Faisalabad-Chak Jhumra-Sargodha Railway Line, Lahore-Jaranwala-Shorkot Railway Line. The Faisalabad International Airport is situated at 10 km away from city centre of Faisalabad on Jhang Road. It is not as large as the other airports in Pakistan, as it operates to cater mainly to the population of Faisalabad

Motorway: Faisalabad-Pindi Bhatian Motorway (M3), Faisalabad-Multan Motorway (M4) (Under Construction), Faisalabad-Karachi Motorway (Under Construction)

Provincial Highways: GT Road (Lahore - Sheikhupura - Faisalabad), Sheikhupura Road, Jhang Road, Srgodha Road, Samundri Road, Satyana Road, Jaranwala road, Risala Road.

Famous Roads in the City: Millat Road, Barnala Road, Jail Road, Narwala Road, Circular Road, Susan Road, Nishter Road, Allama Iqbal Road, Bilal Road, Mullan Road, Fatima Jinnah Road, Quaid-e-Azam Road, Canal Road, Race Course Road, Noor Poor Road,

Distance from other Cities Chiniot: 47 KM, Toba Tek Singh, 77 Km, Hafizabad: 94 KM, Sargodha: 90 KM, Lahore: 143 KM, Wazirabad: 155 KM, Sialkot: 200 KM, Jehlum: 251 KM, Khanewal: 170 KM, Multan: 237 KM, Bahawalpur: 273 KM, D.I.Khan: 270 KM, New Mirpur: 295 KM, Islamabad: 372 KM, Muree: 420 KM, Abbotabad: 475 KM, Muzaffarabad: 496 Km, Kohat: 538 Km, Peshawar: 526 KM, Saidu: 601 KM, Chitral: 737 KM, Gilgit: 901 KM, Sukkur: 691 KM, Larkana:795 KM, Hyderabad: 1006 KM, Thatta: 1104 KM, Karachi: 1182 KM, Quetta: 1096 KM, Bela: 1363 KM, Turbat: 1777 KM

ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS: In 2005, Faisalabad has been upgraded to City District Government and the district has been divided into eight towns.

Chak Jhumra Town (28 Union Councils), Jaranwala Town (57 Union Councils), Tandlianwala Town (28 Union Councils), Samundari Town (28 Union Councils), Iqbal Town (43 Union Councils), Madina Town (41 Union Councils), Jinnah Town (38 Union Councils), Lyallpur Town (39 Union Councils)

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Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, FaisalabadBoard of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Faisalabad

2010-01-05T01:33:00.001-08:00

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Faisalabad

Establishment of educational culture is our national aspiration. Human resource development, talent promotion and overall societal uplift are its direct outcomes. Examinations and evaluation system are the key indicator of the success of any educational system. B.I.S.E., Faisalabad is committed to achieve this assigned task by establishing its integrity through policy of justice, fair play and opportunity to all. Right from its inception this body is striving for the promotion of educational norms through provision of high quality service delivery and erudite grooming of the curricular and co-curricular potential of the student by sticking to its statutory framework and professional obligations. On behalf of all my working partners, I affirm a strong commitment to our assigned goals and objectives.

Punjab Medical College Faisalabad

2010-01-05T01:31:00.000-08:00

Punjab Medical College Faisalabad

Punjab Medical College is situated in Faisalabad. Faisalabad is the third largest city of Pakistan and is know for textile industry. Faisalabad has developed a lot in past few years. It has an airport for domestic and few international flights. City is connected to other cities via all means of transport. After the development of Motor way distance between Faisalabad, Islamabad and Lahore has decreased.

Punjab Medical College is one of medical colleges of Government of Punjab. College was established in 1973-74. Spread over on area of 158 acres, college has a beautiful campus.

Allied Hospital and DHQ Hospitals are the two hospitals that are attached with the college for clinical teachings of the students. College has separate hostels for boys and girls. Hospitals have separate hostels for male and female doctors.

Present Principal of college is Prof. Dr. Riaz Hussain. He is also Head of Surgery Department and executive Incharge of PMC/DHQ/Allied Hospitals and School of Nursing.

Historical Background Before Independence

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Historical Background Before Independence

Faisalabad

1- The city of Lyallpur , multicolored jewel of the lower Chenab organization area, came into being in 1880.

2- The city which is now well known as "Manchester of Pakistan" for its industrial activity, was nothing but a desolate tract of land 100 years age. It did not rain here for weeks together and when it rained, the water vanished in the city land in no time. There was no village nearby.

3- The villages of Dodiwala and Paokianwala which shelter thousands of inhabitants these days, were nothing but a group of a few cottages.

4- Pucca Mari was place of rest for those who traveled from district Jhang to District Lahore.

5- It was in 1885 that the Deputy Commissioner Jhang, on his way to Lahore,broke his journey near the Theh of Pucca Mari'. The Deputy Commissioner after resting for a while set out for walk, along with the Tehsildar of Chiniot, towards the west and returned quite late in the evening. He spent the night and rode for Lahore on the next day morning.

6- After about 6 months, there dawned a morning when the Then of Pucca Mari saw some government officials pitching tents and making other camping arrangements. In the evening, there arrived the caravan of Deputy Commissioner, the Colony Assistant of Jhang and their subordinate officials. All the barren and desolate tract of land situated to the west of Pucca Mari was surveyed and marked here and there in three days. In the beginning, there was only a few huts and cottages nestled beside the Theh of Pucca Mari.

7- Later with the construction of Chenab canal, more and more people were attracted. The proper city was founded in 1892.The Tehsildar of Chiniot, recommended to name this township after PuccaMar but the Deputy Commissioner Jhang prevailed upon him at the name of the then Lt. Governor of the Punjab, Sir James Lyall, who let it be named after him. The famous Philanthropist, Sir Ganga Ram was assigned to draft its plan. After approval of draft Sir Ganga Ram was given five squares of lane as reward.

8- In 1895, the rail link between Wazirabad and Lyallpur was effected. The building of Railway Station wanted time, therefore, a Goods train wagon served as Lyallpur Railway Station. Lyallpur was given the status of Tehsil of District Jhang and its administration carried on the tents on the old Theh (Mound) of Pucca Mari near Tariqabad.

9- The Majestic Clock Tower of Lyallpur was constructed out of the funds raised by the 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 got it completed.

10- In 1902, the population of the town had exceeded 4,000.

11- 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.

12- 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.

13- 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.

14- 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.

15- In 1943, the late Quaid-e-Azam came to Lyallpur and addressed a gathering of over 2 lakh in Dhobi Ghat Grounds.

Historical Background After Independence

1- After the independence, the city of Lyallpur marched rapidly on the path of progress.

2- The city which had so far been known for its grain market, became a great commercial and industrial centre.

3- The population of the city which in 1901 hardly touched the figure of a few thousands soared up to lacks. Medical and educational level was lifted up.

4- 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.

5- In 1985, the city was upgraded as a division with the districts of Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba-Tek Singh.

6- Faisalabad district has made rapid strides in the field of industry after independence. It is now called the "Manchester of Asia" for its extensive development of textile industry
Communication: The district is connected by following railway lines.

Faisalabad-Gojra-Shorkot-Khanewal Railway Line, Faisalabad-Chak Jhumra-Sheikhupura-Lahore Railway Line, Faisalabad-Chak Jhumra-Sargodha Railway Line, Lahore-Jaranwala-Shorkot Railway Line.

The Faisalabad International Airport is situated at 10 km away from city centre of Faisalabad on Jhang Road. It is not as large as the other airports in Pakistan, as it operates to cater mainly to the population of Faisalabad

Motorway: Faisalabad-Pindi Bhatian Motorway (M3), Faisalabad-Multan Motorway (M4) (Under Construction), Faisalabad-Karachi Motorway (Under Construction)
Provincial Highways: GT Road (Lahore - Sheikhupura - Faisalabad), Sheikhupura Road, Jhang Road, Srgodha Road, Samundri Road, Satyana Road, Jaranwala road, Risala Road.
Famous Roads in the City: Millat Road, Barnala Road, Jail Road, Narwala Road, Circular Road, Susan Road, Nishter Road, Allama Iqbal Road, Bilal Road, Mullan Road, Fatima Jinnah Road, Quaid-e-Azam Road, Canal Road, Race Course Road, Noor Poor Road,

Distance from other Cities Chiniot: 47 KM, Toba Tek Singh, 77 Km, Hafizabad: 94 KM, Sargodha: 90 KM, Lahore: 143 KM, Wazirabad: 155 KM, Sialkot: 200 KM, Jehlum: 251 KM, Khanewal: 170 KM, Multan: 237 KM, Bahawalpur: 273 KM, D.I.Khan: 270 KM, New Mirpur: 295 KM, Islamabad: 372 KM, Muree: 420 KM, Abbotabad: 475 KM, Muzaffarabad: 496 Km, Kohat: 538 Km, Peshawar: 526 KM, Saidu: 601 KM, Chitral: 737 KM, Gilgit: 901 KM, Sukkur: 691 KM, Larkana:795 KM, Hyderabad: 1006 KM, Thatta: 1104 KM, Karachi: 1182 KM, Quetta: 1096 KM, Bela: 1363 KM, Turbat: 1777 KM

ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS:

In 2005, Faisalabad has been upgraded to City District Government and the district has been divided into eight towns.
Chak Jhumra Town (28 Union Councils), Jaranwala Town (57 Union Councils), Tandlianwala Town (28 Union Councils), Samundari Town (28 Union Councils), Iqbal Town (43 Union Councils), Madina Town (41 Union Councils), Jinnah Town (38 Union Councils), Lyallpur Town (39 Union Councils)

Economy

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Economy of Faisalabad

Agricultural exports form an important part of Faisalabad's economy
A PricewaterhouseCoopers study released in 2007, that surveyed the 2005GDP of the top cities in the world, calculated Faisalabad’s GDP (PPP) to be $10 billion. The city was third behind Karachi ($55 billion) and Lahore ($28 billion). Faisalabad's GDP is projected to rise to $24 billion in 2020 at a growth rate of 6.0%, higher than the growth rates of 5.8% and 5.9% predicted for Karachi and Lahore.
Faisalabad has a strong industrial base including textiles, jewelry, home furniture, and pharmaceuticals, assisted by the expanding transport network which includes newly-built motorway and highways to Lahore, Multan, Sargodha and Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Faisalabad is one of the three planned cities of the country. The eight bazaars of the city each have different types of markets and goods.
Before independence, there were only five industrial units in Faisalabad, but now there are numerous textile mills, engineering units and chemical and food processing units. Other industries include hosiery, carpet and rugs, nawar and lace, printing and publishing and pharmaceutical products etc. There are also several thousand household industries, including some 60,000 power loom factories.
The textile industry of Faisalabad constitutes more than 70% of the textile export market of Pakistan which have a share of 68% in total exports from Pakistan. This makes Faisalabad’s share of total exports from Pakistan to be more than 45%.

Shopping malls are springing up in the city to meet the needs of a trendier generation
The district is unparalleled for its agricultural productivity. The area grew in importance as the grain belt of the Punjab during the wake of colonisation. This lead to economic development of towns and villages within the district. Crops that have become major exports out of Faisalabad include the Kharif crops which include maize, rice, sugarcane and bajra as well as the Rabi crops which include wheat, barley, gram and barseen. In addition to these, there are also Zaid Kharif and Zaid Rabi crops. Zaid Kharif crops are toria, raiya, sarsoon and Zaid Rabi crop is tobacco. The use of tractors is becoming popular and is fast replacing the conventional ploughs. Improved variety of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides have greatly increased per acre yield and with that the prosperity of the peasant community which has toiled for three generations to transform a barren land into verdant fields. Faisalabad district is famous for its fruit production. The important fruits are oranges, bananas, apples, sugarcanes, tangerines, fruiter, mangos, guava and Faalsa. The total area under fruit orchards is 34,517 acres (13,969 ha).
The rise of the middle class as a result of economic boom in the past decade has led to the construction of major malls and shopping plazas amid investment from the United Arb Emirates as well as many European firms. The projects currently under construction include Motorway City, Kohinoor One, Doburg, Gateway Towers, Paradise Inn, MediaCom City, Centre Point, FDA City and Rehman Heights. Faisalabad is also called as "Manchester of Pakistan" because it has a major impact on the economy of Pakistan. The city also generates 25% revenue for the trade and commerce activity of Pakistan.

Geography and climate

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Faisalabad is located in the rolling flat plains of northeast Punjab, between longitude 73°74 East, latitude 30°31.5 North, with an elevation of 184 metres (600 ft) above sea level. The city proper covers an area of approximately 830 square kilometres (320 sq mi), while the district covers 1,280 square kilometres (490 sq mi).
There are no natural boundaries between Faisalabad and adjoining districts. Faisalabad is bounded by Hafizabad and Sheikhupura towards the north and northeast, by Sheikhupura, Okara and Sahiwal towards the east and southeast, and by Jhang and Toba Tek Singh towards the west and southwest. The Chenab River flows about 30 km (19 mi) to the north west while the River Ravi meanders about 40 km (25 mi) south east of the city. The lower Chenab canal is the main source of irrigation water, which meets the requirements of 80% of cultivated land. The soil of Faisalabad comprises alluvial deposits mixed with loess having calcareousb characteristics, making the soil very fertile.
The climate of the district can see extremes, with the maximum temperature in summer reaching 50 °C (122 °F) and a winter temperature of −1 °C (30.2 °F). The mean maximum and minimum temperature in summer are 39 °C (102 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) respectively. In winter it peaks at around 21 °C (70 °F) and 6 °C (43 °F) respectively. The summer season starts from April and continues till October. May, June and July are the hottest months. The winter season, on the other hand, starts from November and continues till March. December, January and February are the coldest months. The average rainfall is about 2,000 mm (79 in), sufficient to keep the soil very fertile.

Temperatures (1948-2006) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Highest maximum (°C) 19.4 22.4 27.4 34.2 39.7 41.0 37.7 36.5 36.6 33.9 28.2 22.1 31.6
Lowest minimum (°C) 4.8 7.6 12.6 18.3 24.1 27.6 27.9 27.2 24.5 17.7 10.4 6.1 17.4

Faisalabad

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Faisalabad was once part of ancient district of Jhang and Sandalbar, a 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) part mainly consisted of thick forests and wild tribes. The tract from Shahdara to Shorekot, Sangla Hill to Toba Tek Singh, was traditionally called Sandalbar.

In 1880, a colonial officer called Captain Poham Young proposed a new town, with a design based on the Union Jack, with eight roads radiating from a large clock tower in the centre. The eight roads developed into eight separate bazaars. The construction of various artificial canals allowed the surrounding areas to be irrigated. After the founding of the town, there was rapid growth as people were invited with promises of land.

In 1895, the rail link between Wazirabad and Lyallpur was completed. In 1896, Lyallpur was given the status of a tehsil of the Jhang District and its administration were carried on in tents on the old Theh (Mound) of Pucca Mari near Tariqabad. The majestic Clock Tower was constructed out of the funds raised by the Sikh land owners, who collected it at a rate of Rs. 18 per square of land. The fund thus raised was handed over to the Town Committee which undertook to complete the project.

By 1902, the population of the town had exceeded 4,000. A considerable number of houses and shops had been constructed to cater the ordinary needs of the population. In 1903, a decision to have an agricultural college was made. In 1904, the new district of Lyallpur was constituted composed of the tehsils of Lyallpur, Samundri and Toba Tek Singh with a subtehsil at Jaranwala which later became a full tehsil. By 1906, the district headquarters began to function in Lyallpur and all the bazaars and settlements within the bounds of a ring road were nearing completion. The city began to spread outside the circular road. The Town Committee was upgraded to a Municipal Committee in 1909 and the Deputy Commissioner was appointed as the first 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 World War II, there was an increase in political awareness across the city. Revolutionary meetings were held, fiery speeches were made, and slogans were written on walls.

In 1943, Mohammed Ali Jinnah came to Lyallpur and addressed a gathering of over 2 million in Dhobi Ghat Grounds. On March 3, 1947, when the creation of Pakistan was approved, the Muslims of Lyallpur held special prayers and distributed sweets and food among the poor.

After independence, the city of Lyallpur enjoyed considerable development, and became a major commercial and industrial centre. The population grew quickly past one million. There was an expansion of the provision of health and education in the city. In 1977, the name of the city was changed to "Faisalabad", in honour of the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who was held in high regard in Pakistan. In 1985, the district was upgraded to a division with the new districts of Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh.

Fisalabad ( Layal Pur )

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Faisalabad
فیصل آباد

(Punjabi, Urdu: فیصل آباد) is a city located in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It was formerl known as Lyallpur. Faisalabad is the third largest city in Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore. Before the foundation of the city in 1880, the area was very thinly populated. The population has risen from 9,171 in 1901 to 179,000 in 1951 and to 2,009,000 in 1998. The larger Faisalabad district had a population of about 5.4 million in 1998.

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. Its located 1,135 km (705 mi) from Karachi, 128 km (80 mi) from Lahore, 350 km (220 mi) from Islamabad/Rawalpindi, 187 km (116 mi) from Burewala and 0 km (43 mi) from Jhang

The city is at a road and railway junction, which has played an influential role in the development of Faisalabad's trade and economy. The surrounding countryside, irrigated by the Lower Chenab River, has seen expanded production of cotton, wheat, vegetables, and fruits, which form 25% of Pakistan’s exports. The city is also an industrial centre with major railway repair yards, engineering works, and mills that process sugar, flour, and oil seed. Produce includes super phosphates, cotton and silk textiles, hosiery, dyes, agricultural equipment, and ghee (clarified butter). Faisalabad is also the site of the prestigious University of Agriculture, founded in 1909.
Faisalabad, a city synonymous with success and growing metropolis pulsating with life, is fast evolving into the financial hub of the country. It is the largest industrial city of Pakistan and specializes in export oriented manufactured goods and the textile capital of the country