Faisalabad

/ faɪˈʒɑːləˌbɑːd /

noun

1. a city in NE Pakistan: commercial and manufacturing centre of a cotton- and wheat-growing region; university (1961). Pop: 2 533 000 (2005 est) Former name (until 1979)Lyallpur

Example Sentences

Singh was arrested in 1990 for his role in a series of bombings in Lahore and Faisalabad that killed 14 people.

From Seattle Times

Paramilitary troops have been guarding site of the arson attacks, a Christian settlement in Jaranwala in Faisalabad industrial district, which also includes the historical Salvation Army Church and Saint Paul Catholic Church.

From Reuters

The police said it has so far rounded up 128 people involved in the attack on the Christian community in Jaranwala in the industrial district of the city of Faisalabad on Wednesday.

From Reuters

Public gatherings have also been restricted for seven days in Faisalabad district, which includes Jaranwala.

From BBC

The attack happened in the district of Faisalabad in eastern Punjab province, local police chief Rizwan Khan said.

From Seattle Times