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Islamabad
HISTORY OF ISLAMABAD
Islamabad was built in 1960 as Forward Capital while Karachi was the capital of Pakistan since the time of independence. There were several reasons for building a new capital; near to Kashmir and Army Headquarters and accessible from each corner of Pakistan. A Greek firm designed the Master Grid Plan of Islamabad. Islamabad is one of the most well planned and green capitals of world.
Old pics of islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Islamabad is 10 th largest and a cosmopolitan city of Pakistan. The Population of Islamabad is over 1.3 million. Islamabad is also called as ICT (Islamabad Capital Territory). Islamabad and Rawalpindi are called Twin Cities as both cities stand side by side.
Location of Islamabad
Islamabad is located between two provinces of Pakistan; Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad is located at the edge of the Pothohar Plateau near Margalla Hills.
Rawalpindi, Muree, Kahuta, Haripur, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Attock and Gujar Khan are nearby cities. Islamabad is divided in many zones, areas and sectors.
Transportation for Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) is the 3 rd largest airport of Pakistan while another New Islamabad International Airport is under construction. Bus and train service is available to all major cities of Pakistan.
Islamabad is connected with Karachi with a railway line. Islamabad is connected with Lahore via M1 Motorway and GT Road while M2 connectsIslamabad to Peshawar
Administration of Islamabad
Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICT) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) with the help of some other organizations and departments are responsible for the administration of Islamabad.
Faisal Masjid Islamabad
Faisal Masjid is the largest Mosque of South Asia and it is 6 th largest Mosque of World
Faisal Masjid Islamabad, PK
Tourism Spots in Islamabad
Faisal Masjid
Margalla Hills National Park
Rawal Lake
National Monument of Pakistan
Folk Heritage Museum
Shakarparian Hill
Faisal Mosque
DamaneKoh
Pir Sohawa
Dams in Islamabad
Rawal Dam
Simli Dam
Khanpur Dam (Khyber PK)
Hotels and Restaurants in Islamabad
Serena Hotel
PC Hotel (Pearl Continental Hote
Map of Islamabad
From Google maps
Important Places in Islamabad
Jinnah Convention Center
Lal Masjid/ Red Mosque
Universities, Colleges and Institutes in Islamabad
International Islamic University
Quaid e Azam University (QU)
National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
Bahria University (Naval University)
Air University
National Defense University
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
COMSATS
Hamdard University
National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
Hospitals and Clinics in Islamabad:
PIMS Hospital
Al Shifa Hospital
Islamabad was built in 1960 as Forward Capital while Karachi was the capital of Pakistan since the time of independence. There were several reasons for building a new capital; near to Kashmir and Army Headquarters and accessible from each corner of Pakistan. A Greek firm designed the Master Grid Plan of Islamabad. Islamabad is one of the most well planned and green capitals of world.
Old pics of islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Islamabad is 10 th largest and a cosmopolitan city of Pakistan. The Population of Islamabad is over 1.3 million. Islamabad is also called as ICT (Islamabad Capital Territory). Islamabad and Rawalpindi are called Twin Cities as both cities stand side by side.
Location of Islamabad
Islamabad is located between two provinces of Pakistan; Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad is located at the edge of the Pothohar Plateau near Margalla Hills.
Rawalpindi, Muree, Kahuta, Haripur, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Attock and Gujar Khan are nearby cities. Islamabad is divided in many zones, areas and sectors.
Transportation for Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) is the 3 rd largest airport of Pakistan while another New Islamabad International Airport is under construction. Bus and train service is available to all major cities of Pakistan.
Islamabad is connected with Karachi with a railway line. Islamabad is connected with Lahore via M1 Motorway and GT Road while M2 connectsIslamabad to Peshawar
Administration of Islamabad
Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICT) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) with the help of some other organizations and departments are responsible for the administration of Islamabad.
Faisal Masjid Islamabad
Faisal Masjid is the largest Mosque of South Asia and it is 6 th largest Mosque of World
Faisal Masjid Islamabad, PK
Tourism Spots in Islamabad
Faisal Masjid
Margalla Hills National Park
Rawal Lake
National Monument of Pakistan
Folk Heritage Museum
Shakarparian Hill
Faisal Mosque
DamaneKoh
Pir Sohawa
Dams in Islamabad
Rawal Dam
Simli Dam
Khanpur Dam (Khyber PK)
Hotels and Restaurants in Islamabad
Serena Hotel
PC Hotel (Pearl Continental Hote
Map of Islamabad
From Google maps
Important Places in Islamabad
Jinnah Convention Center
Lal Masjid/ Red Mosque
Universities, Colleges and Institutes in Islamabad
International Islamic University
Quaid e Azam University (QU)
National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
Bahria University (Naval University)
Air University
National Defense University
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
COMSATS
Hamdard University
National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
Hospitals and Clinics in Islamabad:
PIMS Hospital
Al Shifa Hospital
KARACHI
Karachi is also called The City of Bright Lights and Mini Pakistan. Karachi got name of Mini Pakistan because people of almost all regions and parts of Pakistan are living in this city due to their businesses or employment.
Postal and Telephone Dialing Code
NWD Dialing Code is 021 and postal code is 74200.
MEZAR-QUAID KARACHI
History of Karachi
Sindhi, Balochi and Makrani tribes founded this city and it was named as "Kolachi" after the name of a fisher woman Mai Kolachi. Initially it was a village of fishers. In 1720s this village was trading across the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf region. Soon after this sailors and fishermen of this village a fort for the protection of the population. This fort had 2 gates; Kharadar and Methdar.
In 1839 East India Company captured the fort. In 1840 Karachi became capital of Sindh. After independence of Pakistan in 1947, Karachi became capital of Pakistan.
Geography of Karachi
Karachi covers an area of 3527 sq. km and have about 15 million population.
Karachi is located in the south of Pakistan, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Most of the land consisted largely of flat or rolling plains, with hills on the western and Manora Island and the Oyster Rocks.
Its geographic coordinates are 24°51′ N 67°02′ E.
Economy of Karachi
Karachi is the industrial and financial hub of Pakistan. Karachi is the largest economy of Pakistan. Karachi collects a about 53% of the total collections of the Federal Board of Revenue.
There are many big industrial units of Steel, Textile, Automobiles and Pharmaceutical in Karachi. While Cottage Industry of Karachi is also a big and strong industry in Pakistan.
There are many large industrial zones in Karachi such as Karachi Export Processing Zone, SITE, Korangi, Northern Bypass Industrial Zone, Bin Qasim and North Karachi Industrial Estates.
Government Administration in Karachi
In 1853 Municipal Committee was formed and in 1933 Municipal Corporation was formed. In 1996 metropolitan was divided in 5 districts each with a municipal corporation. In 2001 city district government of Karachi was created and all 5 districts were merged in it. Again in 2011, City District Government of Karachi has been demerged and Karachi Division was formed which has following five districts:
1. Karachi East
2. Karachi West
3. Karachi Central
4. Karachi South
5. District Malir.
City Nazim is the administrative of Karachi City.
There are also six military cantonments in Karachi which are administered by the Pak Army.
Towns in Karachi
The CityDistrict of Karachi is divided into eighteen towns and 178 localities. These 18 CDGK Towns are Baldia Town, Bin Qasim Town, Gadap Town, Gulberg Town, Gulshan Town, Jamshed Town, Keamari Town, Korangi Town, Landhi Town, Liaqatabad Town, Lyari Town, Malir Town, New Karachi Town, North Nazimabad Town, Orangi Town, Saddar Town, Shah Faisal Town, SITE Town.
Universities and Colleges in Karachi
Karachi has one of the highest literacy rates in Pakistan. There are many universities, colleges and schools in Karachi. Following is a list of universities and famous colleges of Karachi:
1 University of Karachi
2 NED University of Engineering and Technology
3 National University of Computer and Engineering Sciences
4 Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
5 Dawood College of Engineering and Technology
6 Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KIET)
7 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
8 KANUPP Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering (KINPOE)
9 Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
10 Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
11 Aga Khan University
12 Bahria University
13 Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutoo Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
14 Jinnah University for Women
15 Dow University of Health Sciences
16 Hamdard University
17 Iqra University
18 Institute of Business and Technology (BizTek)
Following three are the major Islamic Institutes in Karachi:
19 Jamia Uloom ul Islamia
20 Jamia Binoria
21 Dar ul Uloom
Transportation
Karachi is well connected with other cities of Pakistan through all means of transportation; Road, Rail and Air. There is also a seaport airport for international transportation of people and freight. Huge traffic is one of the biggest problems of this city. New roads, bridges and flyovers are developed and more are being developed to solve the traffic problem in the city of Karachi.
City Railway Station and Cantt. Railway Station are two busiest railway stations of Karachi which provide transportation services to huge number of people daily.
Jinnah International Airport is Pakistan's Biggest Airport and it is located in Karachi which is used for domestic and international flights.
A very large port, Karachi Port is located in Karachi while Port Qasim is also located near Karachi.
Media
Many News, Entertainment, Business and Islamic TV Channels and FM Radio Stations are based in Karachi.
Many daily newspapers, weekly and monthly periodicals also published here in Karachi.
There are also many TV and Film Production Houses in Karachi.
Karachi is the largest and most populous city of Pakistan. Karachi is a metropolitan city and capital of Sindh province. It is the first capital of Pakistan also. Founder of Pakistan, QuaieAzam Muhammad Ali Jinnah belongs to this city.
People of this city called Karachiite.
Postal and Telephone Dialing Code
NWD Dialing Code is 021 and postal code is 74200.
MEZAR-QUAID KARACHI
History of Karachi
Sindhi, Balochi and Makrani tribes founded this city and it was named as "Kolachi" after the name of a fisher woman Mai Kolachi. Initially it was a village of fishers. In 1720s this village was trading across the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf region. Soon after this sailors and fishermen of this village a fort for the protection of the population. This fort had 2 gates; Kharadar and Methdar.
In 1839 East India Company captured the fort. In 1840 Karachi became capital of Sindh. After independence of Pakistan in 1947, Karachi became capital of Pakistan.
Geography of Karachi
Karachi covers an area of 3527 sq. km and have about 15 million population.
Karachi is located in the south of Pakistan, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Most of the land consisted largely of flat or rolling plains, with hills on the western and Manora Island and the Oyster Rocks.
Its geographic coordinates are 24°51′ N 67°02′ E.
Economy of Karachi
Karachi is the industrial and financial hub of Pakistan. Karachi is the largest economy of Pakistan. Karachi collects a about 53% of the total collections of the Federal Board of Revenue.
There are many big industrial units of Steel, Textile, Automobiles and Pharmaceutical in Karachi. While Cottage Industry of Karachi is also a big and strong industry in Pakistan.
There are many large industrial zones in Karachi such as Karachi Export Processing Zone, SITE, Korangi, Northern Bypass Industrial Zone, Bin Qasim and North Karachi Industrial Estates.
Government Administration in Karachi
In 1853 Municipal Committee was formed and in 1933 Municipal Corporation was formed. In 1996 metropolitan was divided in 5 districts each with a municipal corporation. In 2001 city district government of Karachi was created and all 5 districts were merged in it. Again in 2011, City District Government of Karachi has been demerged and Karachi Division was formed which has following five districts:
1. Karachi East
2. Karachi West
3. Karachi Central
4. Karachi South
5. District Malir.
City Nazim is the administrative of Karachi City.
There are also six military cantonments in Karachi which are administered by the Pak Army.
Towns in Karachi
The CityDistrict of Karachi is divided into eighteen towns and 178 localities. These 18 CDGK Towns are Baldia Town, Bin Qasim Town, Gadap Town, Gulberg Town, Gulshan Town, Jamshed Town, Keamari Town, Korangi Town, Landhi Town, Liaqatabad Town, Lyari Town, Malir Town, New Karachi Town, North Nazimabad Town, Orangi Town, Saddar Town, Shah Faisal Town, SITE Town.
Universities and Colleges in Karachi
Karachi has one of the highest literacy rates in Pakistan. There are many universities, colleges and schools in Karachi. Following is a list of universities and famous colleges of Karachi:
1 University of Karachi
2 NED University of Engineering and Technology
3 National University of Computer and Engineering Sciences
4 Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
5 Dawood College of Engineering and Technology
6 Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KIET)
7 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
8 KANUPP Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering (KINPOE)
9 Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
10 Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
11 Aga Khan University
12 Bahria University
13 Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutoo Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
14 Jinnah University for Women
15 Dow University of Health Sciences
16 Hamdard University
17 Iqra University
18 Institute of Business and Technology (BizTek)
Following three are the major Islamic Institutes in Karachi:
19 Jamia Uloom ul Islamia
20 Jamia Binoria
21 Dar ul Uloom
Transportation
Karachi is well connected with other cities of Pakistan through all means of transportation; Road, Rail and Air. There is also a seaport airport for international transportation of people and freight. Huge traffic is one of the biggest problems of this city. New roads, bridges and flyovers are developed and more are being developed to solve the traffic problem in the city of Karachi.
City Railway Station and Cantt. Railway Station are two busiest railway stations of Karachi which provide transportation services to huge number of people daily.
Jinnah International Airport is Pakistan's Biggest Airport and it is located in Karachi which is used for domestic and international flights.
A very large port, Karachi Port is located in Karachi while Port Qasim is also located near Karachi.
Media
Many News, Entertainment, Business and Islamic TV Channels and FM Radio Stations are based in Karachi.
Many daily newspapers, weekly and monthly periodicals also published here in Karachi.
There are also many TV and Film Production Houses in Karachi.
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