 |
 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.
Pakistan's 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.
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.
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| AREA |
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| Total Area |
906.50 Sq.Km. |
| Islamabad Proper |
220.15 Sq.Km. |
| Islamabad Park |
220.15 Sq.Km. |
| Islamabad Rural |
466.00 Sq.Km. |
| Allocated Area |
3626.00 Sq.Km. |
| TEMPERATURE (in
C) |
| Seasons |
Max.Avg. |
Min.Avg. |
| Winter(Oct-Mar) |
16.6 |
3.4 |
| Summer(Apr-Sep) |
34.2 |
14.4 |
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