Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Faisalabad (Pakistan). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Clock Tower, University of Agriculture, and Gumti Water Fountain. Also, be sure to include Qaisery Gate in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Faisalabad (Punjab).
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Clock Tower
Also known as: گھنٹہ گھر، فیصل آباد
Historical landmark in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The Faisalabad Clock Tower is a clock tower in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, and is one of the oldest monuments still standing in its original state from the period of the British Raj. It was built in 1905 by the British, when they ruled much of the South Asia during the nineteenth century.
The decision to build the clock tower on this spot was taken by the then Jhang deputy commissioner Sir James Lyall. The foundation of the majestic Clock Tower was laid on 14 November 1905 by the British lieutenant governor of Punjab Sir Charles Riwaz and the biggest local landlord belonging to the Mian Family of Abdullahpur Mian Abdul Raheem, Faisalabad (then known as Lyallpur). A water well formerly existed at the exact location of the Clock Tower which was filled with earth. The red sandstone used in its construction was brought from Sangla Hill Tehsil, about 50 kilometres from here.The fund was collected at a rate of Rs. 18 per square of land. The fund thus raised was handed over to the Municipal Committee which undertook to complete the project. It took two years to complete the construction at a cost of Rs.40,000.
The locals refer to it as "Ghanta Ghar" (Urdu: گھنٹہ گھر) which translates into Hour House in English. It is located in the older part of the city. The clock is placed at the center of the eight markets that, from a bird's-eye view, look like the Union Jack flag of the United Kingdom. This special layout still exists today and can be viewed using the latest software from Google Maps. The eight markets (bazaars) each has unique product types for sale. The bazaars are named for the directions these open towards i.e. Katchery bazaar, Chiniot bazaar, Aminpur bazaar, Bhawana Bazaar, Jhang Bazaar, Montgomery bazaar, Karkhana bazaar and Rail bazaar. All these eight bazaars are also connected with each other through another round-shaped bazaar, which is called 'Gole Bazaar'.
During festivals of Eid and Independence Day of Pakistan, the mayor (nazim) of Faisalabad delivers a speech at this site and hangs the flag at full mast.[1]
Address: Clock Tower, Faisalabad
University of Agriculture
Also known as: جامعہ زرعیہ فیصل آباد
Public university in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The University of Agriculture is a public research university in Faisalabad, Pakistan. UAF is the Oldest and Pioneer Agriculture Institute in the South Asia. It is ranked 4th in Pakistan and 1st in the field of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences by Higher Education Commission Ranking in 2015. It was also ranked at No.127 in life Science and Agriculture Science. The employability ranking by Pakistan made this institution highly reputable. The university came among top 5 institutions of Pakistan in research power. Prof. DR. Iqrar Ahmad Khan is serving as Vice Chancellor of the University.[2]
Gumti Water Fountain
Monument in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The Gumti Water Fountain is a monument in Faisalabad, Pakistan preserved from the British Raj era. It was built during the early nineteenth century and was a general meeting place of the city folk for local town meetings.
Today the structure still exists and has been turned into a roundabout for traffic with the water fountain still working at the center.[3]
Qaisery Gate
Historical landmark in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The Qaisery Gate was the gate into the eight markets with the Faisalabad Clock Tower at the centre. It was built in 1897 under the commission of the British Raj in the then newly-emerging city of Faisalabad, Punjab.
The entrance itself is made of reinforced concrete and painted pale yellow and light brown to give it a Mughal look. The gate's original markings are still viewable at the top with the name and the date of construction.
The gate is directly in front of the Faisalabad Gumti Water Fountain in the older part of the city. The gate is located on Railway Road, a large market for bathroom accessories, furniture and many banks.[4]
Punjab Group of Colleges
Also known as: پنجاب گروپ آف کالجز
Company. The Punjab Group of Colleges has its roots in a Commerce College set up by Mian Amer Mahmood. The chairman of PGC network is Mian Amer Mahmood. The Network laid its foundation in Lahore in 1985. Over a period of last 31 years, PGC has become the Largest Educational Network in Pakistan. PGC has head office in 123-C, Block E1, Hali Road, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan.
PGC Family consists of Educational Excellence Limited, National Communications Services (SMC-Pvt.) Limited and. Tower Technologies (Pvt.) Limited. National Educational Network (Pvt.) Limited, takes care of franchising Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Education across the country in the form of Schools and Colleges.
PGC as a progressive enterprise, includes 3 chartered universities, Capital University of Science & Technology - CUST in Islamabad, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University in Karachi, and University of Central Punjab in Lahore. 330 college campuses, 15 Resource Academia Schools, 700 plus Allied Schools and nearly 300 EFA Schools. PGC's National Communications Services (SMC-Pvt.) Limited owns and operates one of the Television Networks in Pakistan known as Dunya TV Network and Roznama Dunya a daily newspaper in the print media side. In 2020, Punjab Group of Colleges took another initiative by launching a 'complaint portal website' for students, their parents, teachers and all its staff members that promises to maintain the anonymity of the plaintiff.[5]
Address: Main Blvd, Faisalabad
Government College University Faisalabad
Also known as: جی سی یونیورسٹی فیصل آباد
Public university in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The Government College University Faisalabad is a public university located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.[6]
Government College Women University Faisalabad
Public university in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The Government College Women University Faisalabad is a university located in Faisalabad, Punjab.[7]
Address: Government College Women University Madina Town, Faisalabad, Faisalabad