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Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan and has a population of about 2.3 million people

The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad nestles against the backdrop of the Margallah Hills at the northern end of Potohar Plateau. This area has been significant in history for being a part of the crossroads of Rawalpindi city and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. The city was built in 1960 to replace Karachi as the Pakistani capital, which it has been since 1963.

Islamabad is known for its modern infrastructure and greenery, covering an area of 906 square kilometers with a population of about 2.3 million people. Islamabad is one of the few planned cities in the world, designed by Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis in 1960s. Its climate is healthy, pollution free, plentiful in water resources and lush green. It is a modern and carefully planned city with wide roads and avenues, elegant public buildings and well-organized bazaars, markets, and shopping centers. The city is divided into eight basic zones: Administrative, diplomatic enclave, residential areas, educational sectors, industrial sectors, commercial areas, and rural and green areas.

The metropolis of Islamabad today is the pulsating beat of Pakistan, resonating with the energy and strength of a growing, developing nation. It is a city which symbolizes the hopes and dreams of a young and dynamic nation and espouses the values and codes of the generation that has brought it thus far. It is a city that welcomes and promotes modern ideas, but at the same time recognizes and cherishes its traditional values and rich history.