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List of places in Faisalabad

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Source revisionFeb 21, 2026
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This is a list of all the notable places in the city of Faisalabad, the third most populous city in Pakistan. Faisalabad is also called the Manchester of Pakistan due its textile importance in Pakistan. The city is known for its colonial heritage and its roots tracing back to the rule of the British Empire.

City District

Towns

Since 2005, the administration of Faisalabad has been divided into eight tehsil municipal administration areas (TMAs):

Lyallpur Town

Madina Town

Jinnah Town

Iqbal town

Chak Jhumra Town

Jaranwala Town

Samundri Town

Tandlianwala Town

Neighbourhoods

Amin Town, residential neighborhood on the Faisalabad Canal Expressway

Batala Colony, residential neighborhood

Civil Lines, Civil Lines neighborhood built during the British Raj for British civilian officers

D Ground, commercial area

Gatwala, commercial area

Ghulam Muhammad Abad, residential neighborhood

Gobind Pura, residential neighborhood

Gokhowal, residential neighborhood

Gulbahar Colony, residential neighborhood in southern Faisalabad

Gulberg, residential and commercial area

Gulistan Colony, residential neighborhood

Madan Pura, residential neighborhood on the Aziz Bhatti Expressway

Manawala, residential neighborhood

Mansoorabad, residential neighborhood

Millat Town, residential neighborhood

Motorway City, residential neighborhood

Nishatabad, residential neighborhood

Points of interest

Colonial architecture

Modern architecture

Colonial buildings

Structures built by the British Empire.

Faisalabad Clock Tower

Faisalabad Railway Station

Gumti Water Fountain

Qaisery Gate

Central Jail Faisalabad

Libraries

University of Agriculture Libraries

Faisalabad Medical University Main Library

Government College University Library

National Textile University Library

Government college women university Faisalabad library

Museums

Lyallpur Museum

Agricultural Museum

Science Center Museum

Shopping

Markets

The Faisalabad clock tower and its eight bazaars (markets) are still a major trading zone in the city today. Each of the eight bazaars has a special name and is known for selling certain goods;

Katchery Bazaar, named for the court (Katchery) is known for its mobile phone and accessory market.

Rail Bazar is a gold and cloth market.

Bhawana Bazaar supplies electrical and electronic goods.

Jhang Bazaar supplies fish, meat, vegetables and fruits.

Aminpur Bazaar supplies stationery and interior décor.

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