Faisalabad was formerly (until 1977) known as Lyallpur. When founded in 1890 it was named after Sir James Broadwood Lyall, the British lieutenant governor of the Punjab. It became … See more

Faisalabad overlaps between a semi-arid climate and a humid subtropical climate.
The weather in the city is monitored by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The Pakistan Meteorological Department regularly provides forecasts, public warnings and … See more

As of 2015 GDP of Faisalabad was estimated at $63 billion and projected to rise to $107 billion in 2025 at a growth rate of 5.7%. See more

Toponymy
The city was settled or established in 1880 during the colonisation of the lower Chenab Valley. This … See more

Location
Faisalabad lies in the rolling flat plains of northeast Punjab, at 186 metres (610 ft) above sea level. … See more

Faisalabad, the third most populated metropolis in Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore is an epicentre for trade that has gained popularity for its colonial heritage sites. In 1982, the See more

The language of Faisalabad is Punjabi predominantly 96%, Urdu and Pashto are spoken by 2% population each. Faisalabad is world's second largest Punjabi speaking … See more