Tourist Guide Islamabad
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.
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