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Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, lies against the backdrop of the Margalla Hills
at the northern end of Pothowar Plateau, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Rawalpindi,
the former interim capital.
It offers a healthy climate, pollution free atmosphere, plenty of water and
lush green area.
The city's site was chosen by a commission in 1959 after Karachi was found unsuitable
as the capital. Construction began in 1961 with an effort to blend traditional
Islamic architecture with modern requirements and in 1967 Islamabad replaced
Karachi as the capital, but the government did not fully relocate to the city
from Rawalpindi until the 1980s.
The name “Islamabad” was chosen to reflect the country’s ideology.
The planning and construction was largely headed by the Greek urban planner
Constantinos A. Doxiadis which divided the urban area into eight main zones:
administrative, diplomatic, residential, institutional, industrial, and commercial
areas, a greenbelt, and a national park.
Islamabad today is the heart of Pakistan, a charming city which perfectly symbolizes
the aspirations of a young and dynamic nation that looks forward to a glorious
future for its people, a city which accepts modern ideas but at the same time
recognizes and cherishes its traditional values and its past history.
Muhammad Kashif Abbasi
2/13/2013
Overall rating: 6
Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, lies against the backdrop of the Margalla Hills at the northern end of Pothowar Plateau, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Rawalpindi, the former interim capital. It offers a healthy climate, pollution free atmosphere, plenty of water and lush green area.The city's site was chosen by a commission in 1959 after Karachi was found unsuitable as the capital. Construction began in 1961 with an effort to blend traditional Islamic architecture with modern requirements and in 1967 Islamabad replaced Karachi as the capital, but the government did not fully relocate to the city from ... More Rawalpindi until the 1980s.The name “Islamabad” was chosen to reflect the country’s ideology. The planning and construction was largely headed by the Greek urban planner Constantinos A. Doxiadis which divided the urban area into eight main zones: administrative, diplomatic, residential, institutional, industrial, and commercial areas, a greenbelt, and a national park.Islamabad today is the heart of Pakistan, a charming city which perfectly symbolizes the aspirations of a young and dynamic nation that looks forward to a glorious future for its people, a city which accepts modern ideas but at the same time recognizes and cherishes its traditional values and its past history.It is very beautiful and charming place. I will miss it too much at my home. It is the one of the most beautiful capitals of the world. It is a very safe place. Civilized people and polite, broad minded workers make this city ethically fascinating. Local fares of transport are affordable even by a poor man. Government authorities are ready to help foreigners every time. In short, Pakistan is the most amazing nation of the planet. It is really a place of dreams.Not to be missed: faisal mosque, daman e koh, Jinnah super market,lake view, Lok Virsa Heritage Museum, And the most beautiful place just 1hrs drive Murree Hill station. If u just visit this place u never 4get it ever, I want to suggest u that if u have any plan to go to ISLAMABAD then never miss to visit MURREE.
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Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, very much enjoyable in term of hiking in hotels and also very cheap hotels in near by city Rawalpindi also available, very much parks hotels and even you can visit it surroundings as well also beautiful and natural city as well as every kind of fertility available very nice people to guide you and help you in different ways also. You can also visit Murree, Rawlakot, Bagh and different areas of Kashmir which are near to Islamabad. In other words it is very much enjoyable place in the world also.
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david
9/5/2012
Overall rating: 10
It is very beautiful and charming place. I will miss it too much at my home. It is the one of the most beautiful capitals of the world. It is a very safe place. Civilized people and polite, broad minded workers make this city ethically fascinating. Local fares of transport are affordable even by a poor man. Government authorities are ready to help foreigners every time. In short, Pakistan is the most amazing nation of the planet. It is really a place of dreams.
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Islamabad is the most beautiful and wonderful place in Pakistan. There are lots of places for outing. The best place of Islamabad is Pir-sohawa and Damne koh but in evening and night. Faisal masjid is also over here and is a best place to visit and there are lots of shoping places and plazas are situated over here. the one of them is The Centuraus. All i can say is that you all should visit Islamabad.
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Islamabad is modern & campital city of Pakistan. It lies on the botumn of foothills of Himalaya, it's a city with many tourists attraction, such as Shah Faisal Mosque, Margalla hills, shakarparian hills, rawal dame, syedpur old village, pir-suhawa, old raja bazaar of rawalpindi, super & jinah supper markets, presidential area, parks...
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ALI
12/20/2012
Overall rating: 9
I like Islamabad becoz Of its greenery, fresh air, discipline people, every one good personality. Its envoirment iz very clean and fit for study and its well planned city. But one thing, there iz no proper place for nimaz in all parks and shopping centerz. Our religion iz islam so its very important that we show we are MUSLIM.
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It is very beautiful and charming place. I will miss it too much at my Home. It is the one of the most beautiful capitals of the world. Pakistan is the most amazing nation of the planet, Islamabad is a nice city, full of beautiful girls and good looking ETC... It is really a place of dreams. I Love Pakistan....
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Its bautiful city ..its the capital of Pakistan ..there are many famous places on it.. there are many plants like cuisine..etc etc. I will very enjoy in isb. The sharkar pariyan park is very beautiful park .. the childrens are enjoy alot ... the big mosque in ibd faisal mosque..its outsanding ..
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Mughis
4/6/2013
Overall rating: 8
Islambad is a boring city... no one markt is open during midnight... i have bad experience of purchasing NAN (KULCHA) in Islambad during day time. But its quite cool and calm place but its like a mountain as it is on mountains... but at last LAHORE is LAHORE.... i love it.. :)
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Mushi
2/5/2013
Overall rating: 9
One must not miss to see its Natural Beauty.
Muree (hill Station) Super and jinah Super (for Shopping). Train station. Most attractive places are Faisal Mosque, peer Sohawa, Shalar pariyan, jasmeen garden, Log Virsa, Open Air theater, and much more...
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