Faisalabad

British

/ faɪˈʒɑːləˌbɑːd /

noun

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

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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 • Aug. 18, 2023

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

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

“What have they done wrong? They were children,” Mr. Dhillon said recently at his office in the northeastern city of Faisalabad.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2022

Then Jagsir called Dhillon, and the YouTuber explained that he was introduced to Sadiq, a farmer living outside Faisalabad, Pakistan, through Mohammad Ishraq, a young village leader who figured YouTube was Sadiq’s best hope.

From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2022

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