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Tower Clock (Ghanta Ghar)
The Faisalabad Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) is one of the oldest structures from the British Raj Era that is still surviving in its original condition. It is located precisely in the heart of the ancient city. It was designed from the top to resemble the Union Jack. The area around the tower is comprised of eight marketplaces, with the clock tower serving as the focal point.
The clock is set at an appropriate height. It's a lovely building that doubles as a wall clock. Is present. You can always see the time and it is accurate. I'm shocked at who monitors this clock's functionality. Each hour, it emits the sound 'tun,' indicating that one hour has passed.
It gained notoriety during General Ayub's reign when late Justice Malik Rustam Kayani referred to Ayub Khan's powers under the 1962 Constitution as Ghanta Ghar. Similarly, all political parties consistently refer to Ghanta Ghar as a symbol of dictatorship. The Clock Tower is a venue where daily wagers may be made.
