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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The 25-year-old, originally from Faisalabad, said she was relieved to be in the UK where she could openly celebrate Christmas.

From BBC

He is from the town of Faisalabad, in the province of Punjab, according to police.

From BBC

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

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

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