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Pakistan is an only
ideological state existing dominantly on the map of the world. As we all know that Pakistan has four
provinces. Each province is unique in its land structure, weather, culture,
language and traditions. So, if we particularly talk about Punjab which is
known because of its five rivers. The name of Punjab is given by Mughals in 17th
Century and eventually become really essential hub for agricultural and
industrial activities due to its fertile land and larger proportion of
population.
The most happening
province of Pakistan is loaded
with cities full of hustle and bustle and Faisalabad is definitely one of them.
Faisalabad is known as Local Manchester and third
most populous city of Pakistan. Each city had
shadows in historical time and Lyallpur was old name given on name of Lieutenant-Governor
of Punjab, Sir James Broad wood Lyall, for his endless services in the
colonization of the lower Chenab Valley.
This name was kept intact even after the partition of
sub-continent until 1979. In 1979, the Government of Pakistan changed
the name of the city from Lyallpur to Faisalabad in the honor of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia,
who made several financial contributions to Pakistan.
Basically, Pakistan
is an agricultural country but city like Faisalabad proved to be the major
industrial hub. The total cost of GDP in 2016 was $18 billion and it is
increasing every year.
The economy of
Faisalabad has an expanded in different industries like textile industry,
manufacturing industry, foundry, engineering, chemical, ghee, pharmaceuticals,
and construction material.
As an third most
populated urban city, the economy of Faisalabad has relatively prospered.
Faisalabad is hailed as the industrial belt of Pakistan and is home to the
largest agricultural university in Pakistan and as well of Asia. The literacy
rate of Faisalabad is approximately 60 %, with a split of 69% for males and 46%
of females.
The China Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC) provides many opportunities for the business community
of Faisalabad which can easily achieve further economic boost in introducing
innovative ways in utilizing industrial and agricultural related activities. The
economy is also enhanced by Faisalabad’s historic and cultural importance.
Being the Textile Industrial city of Pakistan, one of the largest development
budgets in the country with jam-packed 5 billion USD exports from textile
made-ups.
It is also the most
advanced in terms of infrastructure, having extensive and relatively well
developed road links to all major cities in Punjab and KPK and Sindh through
M-3, M-4, a rail link and an international airport. The city doesn’t only offer
only business opportunities for industrialists in next ten years but also can provide
numerous opportunities to food industry. With international food chains opening their doors in Faisalabad, the
city now also offers a wide variety of cuisines and a luxurious fine-dining
experience.
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With the growing industry and agriculture,
another industry which will flourish in coming years is housing schemes. The central location of the city in the
heart of Punjab on the eastern direction of CPEC along with its 4500 acres
industrial estate located on the main M-3 motorway provides the ideal conditions
for the setting up of housing societies for employees in providing effective
human resource, which will not only boost economic growth but also help to
provide employment to a large number of people.
Revolution and change comes with people. Oh yes, the people
of Faisalabad’s are the most fearless and loyal in whole country and they made
their language rich and exotic with spice of humor. The city has all the
courage, guts and potentials to be transformed into a modern and model city.
So, the people of Faisalabad, it is time to take charge with positive energy and wake up as no super hero like captain planet or superman will come to change the destiny magically. Now, it is high time to get involved with business community in its development, progress and prosperity could make Faisalabad a much better, well-planned, dynamic and economically vibrant metropolitan area than Lahore.
So, the people of Faisalabad, it is time to take charge with positive energy and wake up as no super hero like captain planet or superman will come to change the destiny magically. Now, it is high time to get involved with business community in its development, progress and prosperity could make Faisalabad a much better, well-planned, dynamic and economically vibrant metropolitan area than Lahore.
Sadia Khalid
(The writer is PhD scholar and Head Cyber Research Cell, Positive Pakistan.)
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