Faisalabad-The Manchester of Pakistan

The city of Faisalabad is located in the province of Punjab. Formerly, the town was known as Lyallpur, and today it is known as Faisalabad. Faislabadis recognized as the Manchester of Pakistan, for being the trade center of the country and is also the third most populated city in Pakistan.

According to a world back report released in 2010, Faisalabad is famous for being one of the best places to do business. It is home to several industries, universities, historical landmarks and amusement spots. Faisalabad is also renowned for its production of cotton, wheat, sugarcane and fruits. Lastly, another reason why Faisalabad is famous is because of its affiliation with renowned figures such as Arfa Karim,Rameez Raja and NusratFateh Ali Khan.

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1.       Clock Tower

The Faisalabad Clock Tower known as GhantaGhar -is an ancient monumentin the city. It was built in 1903 by the British, and has been well kept making it one of the most beautiful, ancient monuments in Faisalabad. The clock tower is an enormous red brick structure, placed at the center of eight local markets of the town. From the top of the tower, you can view the whole city – it is completely endearing.

2.       Lyall Monument

The Lyall Monument is located in the Jinnah Garden in Faisalabad. The landmark was built in memory of Sir James Lyall, who founded the city during the colonial era. It is a white cemented structure that resembles the church tower and reflects the historical traces of the city.

3.       Gatwala Wildlife Park

The Gatwala Wildlife Park is a huge wildlife park situated in the  Gatwala town in Faisalabad. The main attractions in the park are the green fields, rides for children, flowing canals, bamboo grooves, forestry, cafeteria and two lakes. These lakes are famous for being home to crocodiles and boating adventure.

Tips

Restaurants

Faisalabad is best-known for its delicious and traditional Punjabi cuisine. When in Faisalabad don’t forget to have the specials such as Lamb Chops, Shami Kebabs, DahiBhale, Paya Curry, RoghniNaanand the soothing taste of Doodh Patti Tea.

Shopping

Finding a perfect shopping bazaar in Faisalabad is very easy as the city is renowned for its textile industries. Faislabadi fashion is quite traditional, where ShalwarKameez is the common attire forfemales accompanied by Bangles and Parandas. You can also find several brand outlets located near local markets and enormous shopping malls.

Hotels

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Money
Pakistan Rupees, All International Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard) are accepted by the ATM.

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Country  Code

+92 41

Airport

Faisalabad International Airport is located on Jhand Road; 10 km  south west from the city center. 

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Zong to Provide Free 3G Mobile Internet on Daewoo Busses on Motorway

By Gulshan Naz:  Zong has signed an agreement with Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service here on Friday to provide free Super 3G internet to all Daewoo passengers commuting along the motorway.  Zong is currently the only operator in the country to provide carpet coverage for 3G along the Motorway.

The collaboration with Daewoo Pakistan implies that Daewoo passengers travelling on the motorway will now have access to high quality 3G internet, without any charges and without the possession of a Zong connection. This facility will enable them to remain connected to their friends, families and businesses at all times, resolving past issues of connectivity.

Speaking at the occasion, Babar Bajwa Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Zong said that

We at Zong have always been very committed to providing our customers with cutting edge technology. We will continue to strive towards making this provision of high quality data a reality, and this current partnership is a step in the same direction.

Also present at the occasion was Dr Syed Ismail Shah, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), who noted that

Pakistan has an immense potential when it comes to provision of high quality and high speed 3G & 4G data services. Our vision for the future is based on accessibility to these services by all, and Zong's efforts to provide 3G mobile broadband services deserve applause in this regard.

Mr C I Park, President Daewoo also spoke at the occasion, and said that 

This partnership is a very welcome news for our passengers, as they will now enjoy unlimited connectivity along the motorway.

Next week onwards, Daewoo terminals at Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Peshawar will have kiosks whereby people can purchase Zong MBB products, Zong SIMs as well as carry out recharge through miniload and scratch cards.

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