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Faisalabad (pronfɑːɪsɑːlˌbɑːd; Punjabi/, fɛːsə̆ləˌbäːd; fɛːsˈlɑˌbɑːd), formerly known as Lyallpur (Punjabi, Urdu: لائل پور), is the third largest city in Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore. It is second largest city in the Punjab province after Lahore, with a population of over 3.7 million. It is situated in the north-east of the country, lying between the plains of the Ravi and Chenab River. Faisalabad is one of Pakistan's wealthiest and most industrialized cities, the largest industrial hub and second largest city of the wider Punjab region. Historically one of the largest villages of Punjab, Lyallpur was one of the first planned cities within British India, it has long since developed into a cosmopolitan metropolis. Faisalabad was restructured into city district status; a devolution promulgated by the 2001 local government ordinance (LGO). The total area of Faisalabad District is while the area controlled by the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) is . Faisalabad has grown to become a major industrial and distribution centre because of its central location in the region and connecting roads, rails, and air transportation. It has been referred to as the Manchester of Pakistan". GDP of Faisalabad was estimated at

43 billion and projected to rise to

87 billion in 2025 at a growth rate of 5.7%. Faisalabad contributes over 10 percent to the Punjab's GDP and has an average annual GDP (nominal) of $20.5 billion. Agriculture and industry remain its hallmark. Faisalabad was formerly (until 1977) known as Lyallpur. When founded in 1890 it was named for Sir James Broadwood Lyall, lieutenant governor of the Punjab. It became headquarters of the Lower Chenab colony and in 1898 was incorporated as a municipality. In September 1977, the city of Lyallpur was renamed "Faisalabad" by the Government of Pakistan in honor of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, respecting his long relationship with Pakistan and its people. The settlement was established in 1880 during the colonisation of the lower Chenab Valley.

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