Islamabad Pakistan

11:37 PM | Posted by FYSAL










Introduction
It is the purpose-built capital of Pakistan. It lies against the surroundings of the Margalla Hills at the northern end of Pothowar Plateau. The city was built intentionally to serve as the capital city of Pakistan in 1960 by the orders of then President General Ayub Khan.
The capital is full of natural terraces and meadows and the southern plain drained by the Kurang River with the Margalla Hills in the north east.
Area and Population
The city is divided into eight basic zones:
  • Administrative
  • Diplomatic Enclave
  • Residential Areas
  • Educational Sectors
  • Industrial Sectors
  • Commercial Areas
  • Rural Areas and
  • Green Areas
Islamabad Shah Faisal Mosque
Islamabad Shah Faisal Mosque

Quick Facts

Capital of Pakistan
Population
0.95 million approx.
Area
910 sq. km
No. of Zones
8

Read Users' Comments (0)

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)