FAISALABAD (Visit Faislaabad)

In 1886 from the plains of Rachna Doab arose a town called Lyallpur, named after Sir James B. Lyall, Governor of Punjab (1887-1892).The name of city was changed to Faisalabad in 1977 in commemoration of King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia who was a great lover of Muslim world. In 1906, the Punjab Agriculture College was founded. The college became a University in 1961. Faisalabad city has a number of world known research and educational institutions namely Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), National Institute for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (NIBGE), University of Agriculture (UAF), Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Punjab Forestry Research Institute (PFRI), and Punjab Medical College (PMC), etc. Faisalabad is the third largest city in Pakistan with a population of about 4 million. Faisalabad district endowed by nature with a rich soil, aided by an efficient irrigation system, has earned a name for agricultural productivity. Faisalabad, being a big cotton market, is known for its textile industry and is termed as ‘Manchester of Asia’.

How to reach Faisalabad?

Faisalabad is very well connected with other cities in the country by air and road travel. For air travel, flights operate daily between Faisalabad (Airport known as Lyallpur) and Karachi. Alternately, one may take international flight for Lahore or Islamabad that are at 2 ½ and 3 ½ hours drive, respectively, by motorway from Faisalabad.

Weather

During September 18-20th 2006 climate slightly warm with day and night temperature 30-35 and 20-23 °C, respectively. Please take comfortable clothes. (Click Here to Know about Faisalabad Weather)

Visa

Every participant should make his/her own arrangement for receiving the Pakistani visa by contacting the Pakistani Embassies and Consulates in their home countries. If needed, the organizers will send to the interested people official letters confirming their participation at the Conference. For assistance please e-mail ashrafbot@yahoo.com.

Travel

Participants are required to arrange for international travel from their own Institutes/Governments. Local hospitality such as boarding/lodging and transport will be provided by the organizing committee.

For Domestic Flight schedule please click here www.piac.com.pk (Pakistan International Airlines)

Sponsoring

Companies interested in sponsoring Conference may contact at ashrafbot@yahoo.com. Web links and company logos of sponsoring companies will be displayed on the website.