Islamabad – the capital city of Pakistan, is one of the most beautiful cities in the South Asian region. Wide, tree-lined streets adorn the various sectors and zones of the city, making it accessible and spectacular. A meticulously planned city by renowned town planners Doxiadis Associates, Islamabad is the fastest growing city in terms of population, economy and urban development.
The city combines a rich history, the confluence of many a civilization and temperate climate. The region has historically been a part of the crossroads of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Margalla pass being a gateway to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The city was built during the 1960s to replace Karachi as Pakistan’s capital.
The city combines a rich history, the confluence of many a civilization and temperate climate. The region has historically been a part of the crossroads of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Margalla pass being a gateway to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The city was built during the 1960s to replace Karachi as Pakistan’s capital.
Quick Facts
906
Sq. KM Area
2M
Diverse Population
87%
Literacy Rate
34
Universities
400+
Tech. Companies
"Islamabad is one of the most beautiful capitals of the world."
Landmarks
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Faisal-Masjid-1.jpg)
Faisal Mosque
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Pakistan-National-Monument-Islamabad-Pakistan-2635-2-1.jpg)
Pakistan Monument
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DAMAN-E-KOH-1.jpg)
Daman-e-Koh
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Lok-Virsa.jpg)
Lok Virsa
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Centaurus-Towers.jpg)
Centaurus Mall
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1-Fatima-Jinnah-Park-Aerial-View-1.jpg)
Fatima Jinnah Park
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Margalla-Hills.jpg)
Margalla Hills
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Star-and-Crescent-Monument-at-Shakarparian-in-Islamabad-Pakistanhttpswww.thepinnaclelist.compicsstar-crescent-monument-shakarparian-islamabad-pakistan.jpg)
Star and Crescent Monument Shakarparian
![Islamabad – The Beautiful](http://www.openislamabad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Monal-Restourent-1.jpg)