Historical Background Before Independence

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

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

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

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 )

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