Built as a planned city in the 1960s and established in 1967, it replaced Karachi as Pakistan's national capital. Islamabad is located north of the city of Rawalpindi, with which it forms a …

Jan 5, 2026 · Islamabad, city, capital of Pakistan, on the Potwar Plateau, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Rawalpindi, the former interim capital. The city’s site was chosen in 1959 after …

Serving as the capital of Pakistan since the Sixties, Islamabad was built according to a carefully organized plan, divided into sectors along a grid of clean, tree-lined streets.

Islamabad is one of the youngest capital cities in South Asia. Built to replace Karachi as the federal capital in 1960, it was strategically chosen for its central location, proximity to …

Oct 9, 2025 · Visit Islamabad – Discover flights, hotels, attractions, food, shopping, and nightlife in Pakistan’s capital. Plan your perfect trip with our guide.

Islamabad, the serene and sophisticated capital of Pakistan, stands as a symbol of ultramodern civic planning, girdled by the majestic Margalla Hills on the northern edge of the Pothohar …

Islamabad is located in the north of Pakistan, bordered by the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. It shares its twin city status with Rawalpindi, and the two cities are interconnected …