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 metropolitan area of …

Dec 25, 2025 · 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 Karachi was found …

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 Rawalpindi (military …

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 is the capital city of Pakistan. It is the country's tenth-most populous city with a population of over 1.1 million, and is federally administered by ...

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, exemplifies contemporary urban development and a rich cultural history. Located in the northern region of Pakistan, this city has a population above 1.2 million, …