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The Faisalabad Clock Tower is a clock tower in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, and is one of the oldest monuments still standing in its original state from the period of the British Raj. It was built in 1905 by the British, when they ruled much of the South Asia during the nineteenth century. During festivals of Eid and Independence Day of Pakistan, the mayor (nazim) of Faisalabad delivers a speech at this site and hangs the flag at full mast.

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  • The Faisalabad Clock Tower is a clock tower in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, and is one of the oldest monuments still standing in its original state from the period of the British Raj. It was built in 1905 by the British, when they ruled much of the South Asia during the nineteenth century. The decision to build the clock tower on this spot was taken by the then Jhang deputy commissioner Sir James Lyall. The foundation of the majestic Clock Tower was laid on 14 November 1905 by the British lieutenant governor of Punjab Sir Charles Riwaz and the biggest local landlord belonging to the Mian Family of Abdullahpur Mian Abdul Raheem, Faisalabad (then known as Lyallpur). A water well formerly existed at the exact location of the Clock Tower which was filled with earth. The red sandstone used in its construction was brought from Sangla Hill Tehsil, about 50 kilometres from here.The fund was collected at a rate of Rs. 18 per square of land. The fund thus raised was handed over to the Municipal Committee which undertook to complete the project. It took two years to complete the construction at a cost of Rs. 40,000. The locals refer to it as "Ghanta Ghar" (Urdu: گھنٹہ گھر) which translates into Hour House in English. It is located in the older part of the city. The clock is placed at the center of the eight markets that, from a bird's-eye view, look like the Union Jack flag of the United Kingdom. This special layout still exists today and can be viewed using the latest software from Google Maps. The eight markets (bazaars) each has unique product types for sale. The bazaars are named for the directions these open towards i.e. Katchery bazaar, Chiniot bazaar, Aminpur bazaar, Bhawana Bazaar, Jhang Bazaar, Montgomery bazaar, Karkhana bazaar and Rail bazaar. All these eight bazaars are also connected with each other through another round-shaped bazaar, which is called 'Gole Bazaar'. During festivals of Eid and Independence Day of Pakistan, the mayor (nazim) of Faisalabad delivers a speech at this site and hangs the flag at full mast. (en)
  • La Torre del Reloj (en punjabí: گھینٹہ گھر، فیصل آباد) es una torre de reloj y plaza en Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistán,​ y uno de los monumentos más antiguos aún en pie en su estado original de la época del Raj británico. Fue construida por los británicos, cuando gobernaron gran parte del sur de Asia durante el siglo XIX. Los cimientos de la majestuosa torre del reloj se colocaron el 14 de noviembre de 1903 por el teniente gobernador del Punjab británico sir Charles Riwaz y el mayor terrateniente local perteneciente a la familia de Mian Abdullahpur. (es)
  • Wieża zegarowa w Fajsalabadzie – wieża zegarowa w Fajsalabadzie, w prowincji Pendżab, w Pakistanie. Pochodzi z 1903 roku i jest jednym z najstarszych istniejących do dziś zabytków z okresu kolonizacji brytyjskiej. (pl)
  • Фейсалабадская Часовая башня (англ. Faisalabad Clock Tower) — одно из немногих исторических сооружений, сохранившихся �� исходном состоянии с британского периода правления. Является главным символом Фейсалабада. (ru)
  • 鐘樓(乌尔都语:گھنٹہ گھر‎)位於巴基斯坦旁遮普省費薩拉巴德,建造於英屬印度時期,由當時的旁遮普省副州長查爾斯·里瓦茲爵士於1903年11月14日奠基。這座鐘樓位在一個圓環上,是費薩拉巴德舊城區的輻輳點,八條道路在該處交會,並同時由八個市集所環繞,從空中俯瞰如同英國國旗。現今鐘樓依然是費薩拉巴德城市活動的中心,每到選舉季節,每個政黨都試圖在此舉行集會。 * * 鐘樓與費薩拉巴德繁忙的市區 * 鐘樓夜景 (zh)
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  • La Torre del Reloj (en punjabí: گھینٹہ گھر، فیصل آباد) es una torre de reloj y plaza en Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistán,​ y uno de los monumentos más antiguos aún en pie en su estado original de la época del Raj británico. Fue construida por los británicos, cuando gobernaron gran parte del sur de Asia durante el siglo XIX. Los cimientos de la majestuosa torre del reloj se colocaron el 14 de noviembre de 1903 por el teniente gobernador del Punjab británico sir Charles Riwaz y el mayor terrateniente local perteneciente a la familia de Mian Abdullahpur. (es)
  • Wieża zegarowa w Fajsalabadzie – wieża zegarowa w Fajsalabadzie, w prowincji Pendżab, w Pakistanie. Pochodzi z 1903 roku i jest jednym z najstarszych istniejących do dziś zabytków z okresu kolonizacji brytyjskiej. (pl)
  • Фейсалабадская Часовая башня (англ. Faisalabad Clock Tower) — одно из немногих исторических сооружений, сохранившихся в исходном состоянии с британского периода правления. Является главным символом Фейсалабада. (ru)
  • 鐘樓(乌尔都语:گھنٹہ گھر‎)位於巴基斯坦旁遮普省費薩拉巴德,建造於英屬印度時期,由當時的旁遮普省副州長查爾斯·里瓦茲爵士於1903年11月14日奠基。這座鐘樓位在一個圓環上,是費薩拉巴德舊城區的輻輳點,八條道路在該處交會,並同時由八個市集所環繞,從空中俯瞰如同英國國旗。現今鐘樓依然是費薩拉巴德城市活動的中心,每到選舉季節,每個政黨都試圖在此舉行集會。 * * 鐘樓與費薩拉巴德繁忙的市區 * 鐘樓夜景 (zh)
  • The Faisalabad Clock Tower is a clock tower in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, and is one of the oldest monuments still standing in its original state from the period of the British Raj. It was built in 1905 by the British, when they ruled much of the South Asia during the nineteenth century. During festivals of Eid and Independence Day of Pakistan, the mayor (nazim) of Faisalabad delivers a speech at this site and hangs the flag at full mast. (en)
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  • Часовая башня (Фейсалабад) (ru)
  • 鐘樓 (費薩拉巴德) (zh)
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