Islamabad

Islamabad is Pakistan’s planned capital city, built in the 1960s in the Islamabad Capital Territory at the foothills of the Margalla Hills.

Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis: Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis was a Greek architect and urban planner known for developing the theory of ekistics. He led the master planning of Islamabad and shaped its grid and sector system.
Sector (urban planning): A sector is a defined subdivision of a planned city, often organized around local services and transport routes. Islamabad’s neighborhoods are organized into named sectors within a larger grid.
Parliament of Pakistan: The Parliament of Pakistan is the federal legislature, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate. Its buildings stand in Islamabad’s designated national government precinct.
Islamabad–Rawalpindi metropolitan area: The Islamabad–Rawalpindi metropolitan area is the interconnected urban region formed by Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The planned capital and its older neighbor now function as a shared urban region.
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi is a Pakistani city in Punjab, adjacent to Islamabad and historically a major military and commercial center. It served as Pakistan’s interim capital while Islamabad was being built.
Faisal Mosque: Faisal Mosque is a large national mosque in Islamabad, designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay and completed in 1986. Its scale and mountain setting make it one of Islamabad’s most recognizable landmarks.
President's House, Islamabad: The President's House is the official residence and workplace of Pakistan’s president in Islamabad. It anchors the executive functions housed in the capital.
Margalla Hills National Park: Margalla Hills National Park is a protected area adjoining Islamabad, encompassing hills, forests, and wildlife habitat. The park preserves natural land along the city’s northern edge while drawing visitors.
Islamabad Capital Territory: The Islamabad Capital Territory is Pakistan’s federal territory containing Islamabad and surrounding areas. Islamabad is administered within this federal territory rather than a province.
Pakistan Monument: The Pakistan Monument is a national monument in Islamabad whose petal-shaped structure represents Pakistan’s provinces and territories. It serves as a symbolic civic landmark on the city’s western hills.

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