F14 kms north east of
Rawalpindi on the north eastern fringe of the Potohar
plateau of the province of Punjab.
In the early days of independence it was felt that a new and
permanent Capital City had to be built to reflect the
cultures, traditions, hopes, aspirations and dreams of all
diverse ethics, linguistic and regional groups that
consituted the Pakistani nation. It was considered prudent
and in the national interest to locate the Federal Capital
where it could be isolated from the onslaught of business
and commercial interests and yet be easily accessible from
even the remotest corner of the country. In view of the
Islamic ideology of the country the Federal Capital had be
located closer to the Muslim areas of Centeral Asia and in
close proximity of the fraternal people of Iran,
Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
A commission was accordingly constitued in 1958 and
entrusted with the task of selecting a suitable site for the
National Capital with particular emphasis on location,
climate, logistic, defence requirements, aesthetic, scenic
and natural beauty.
After the extensive research, feasibility studies and
thorough review of various sites, the commission recommended
the area Northeast of Rawalpindi. After the finaldecision of
Cabinet the die was cast and there was no turning point.
A Greek firm Doxiadis Associates drew up a master plan
triangular in shape, based on a grid system, with its opex
towards the Margalla Hills. The planners envisaged Islamabad
eventully absorbing Rawalpindi entirely and stretching well
to the West of Grand trunk road.
It was the technical expertise of Doxiadis and course the
dedication and hardwork of Pakistani engineers, technicians
and workers which had turned Islamabad into the one of the
most beautiful cities of the World.
Pakistan's new Capital ISLAMABAD nestles against the
backdrop of the Margalla Hills at the northern end of
Pothowar Plateau. It offers a healthy climate, pollution
free atmosphere, plenty of water and lush green area. It is
a modern and carefully planned city with wide tree-lined
streets, large houses elegant public buildings and well-organised
bazars/markets/shopping centres. There are rarely crowds or
traffic jams and few narrow lanes or slums; the walkways are
shaded & safe and seperated from the traffic by rows of
flame trees, jacarnda and hibiscus. Rosed, Jasmine &
bougainvillea fill the parks and scenic viewpoints shoe the
city to its best advantage.
The city is divided into eight basic zones Administrative,
diplomatic enclave, residential areas, educational sectors,
industrial sectors. commercial areas, rural and green areas.
Each sector has its own shopping area and public park.
Islamabad today is the heart and soul of Pakistan, a city
which symbolizes the aspirations of a young and dynamic
nation that looks forward to a glorious future for its
people, a city which welcomes modern ides but at the same
time recognizes and cherishes its traditional values and its
past history.
Federal Capital Area
Current population of the City 901137
Current population of the country 152136840
Population of the country in 1998 148166000
Population of the country in 2050 345484000
Population Growth 2.68%
Unemployment 27%
Female/Male Ratio
(females per 100 males, 1997) 94
Nationality Pakistani(s)
Language Urdu (official), English (official; lingua franca
of Pakistani elite and most government ministries), Punjabi
64%, Sindhi 12%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu 7%, Balochi and other 9%
Religion Muslim 97%
Christian, Hindu, and other 3%
Geography Pakistan is situated in the western part of the
Indian subcontinent,with Afghanistan and Iran on the west.
Currency Pakistani rupee
Map Reference
Northern latitudes 33° 49' and longitudes 72° 24' east of
Greenwich.
Altitude
Lying at altitudes ranging from 457 to 610 meters.
Humidity Average yearly humidity 55 %
Rainfall Average yearly rainfall 1143 millimeters.
Landscape The Capital aea is an expanse of natural terraces
and meadows and the southern plain drained by the Kurang
River with the Margalla Hills in the north east.
AREA
Total area 906.50 Sqr. Kms.
Islamabad Proper 220.15 Sqr. Kms.
Islamabad Park 220.15 Sqr. Kms.
Islamabad Rural area 466.00 Sqr. Kms.
Specified area 3626.00 Sqr. Kms.
TEMPERATURE
Seasons Maximum Average Minimum Average
Winter (Oct-Mar) 16.6 C 3.4 C
Summer (Apr - Sept) 34.2 C 24.4 C
Annual average 28.9 C 14.4 C
POPULATION
1998 9,01,137 Approx.
1992 3,80,000
1982 2,10,000
1978 1,65,000
1972 76,000
Entry Points
Shahrah-e-Islamabad from Rawat
Shahrah-e-Kashmir from Murree
Shahrah-e-Kashmir from Tarnol
Faizabad from Rawalpindi
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