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Faisalabad Agricultural Museum documents the progress and diversity of agriculture in Pakistan. The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, formerly known as Punjab Agricultural College is one of the biggest agricultural universities in the continent of Asia. The old campus of the college looks grand while the new campus boasts of modern architecture.
The aim of this museum in Pakistan is to upgrade the agricultural research in the country and spread awareness on the importance of agriculture. Pakistan is a premier seat of tropical agriculture and wants to spread the message of agrarian development throughout the country.
In the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad there are various departments namely Range Management and Wildlife and Crop Physiology, Forestry, Soil Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Entomology, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding & Genetics and Agronomy.
Faisalabad is a major economic center in Pakistan. Apart from Faisalabad Agricultural Museum there are many interesting sites to visit in Faisalabad. One of the most interesting sites in Faisalabad is the Clock Tower. It is an old monument belonging to the British era. It is known as “ Ghanta Gher” in the local area. It is located where the eight markets meet and offers a panoramic view of the old city.
Gumti Water Fountain is another site in Faisalabad which is also a structure of the British Raj. Some of the other place of interest in Faisalabad are Batala Colony, China Town, Sindbad, Jinnah Garden, Mansoorabad, Iqbal Cricket Stadium, Faisalabad hockey Stadium, Rex City, Qaisery Gate, AM TEX Waterfall, Dakkan Pak Samanabad, Madni Mosque Samanabad, Faislabad Railway Station, Chenab Club, Victoria Memorial Park and Alams Interiors.
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