ISLAMABAD

ISLAMABAD: The ‘Switzerland’ of South Asia

Islamabad: Top View from Peer Sohawa | Photographed by Imran Shabbir

Islamabad (Capital of Pakistan) meaning “City of Peace” lies in the lap of nature, surrounded by lush green Margalla hills and high headed pine trees is often quoted as “The Switzerland of South Asia” due to it’s serene elegance. It is listed amongst the most well planned cities in the world. The amalgamation of modern architecture and nature’s artistry exhibits a heavenly magnificence that symbolizes the aspirations, dreams and hopes of a progressive and shinning Pakistan.

Secretariat Islamabad

Faisal Mosque- Islamabad

Islamabad: Faizabad-Interchange

Jinnah Avenue Islamabad

The Lotus lake, Loke Virsa ( The National Cultural Center and Museum), 21st century architectural wonderment like Convention Centre, Serena Hotel, well sculpted gardens like Shakarparian Hills, Jasmine garden, Rawal Dam, Golra Shareef, South East Asia’s largest park Fatima Jinnah park and the breathtaking PeerSohawa are few highlights of Islamabad. To the west of Islamabad lies Buddhist site of Taxila where one find the traces of Greek history. Taxila is oftenly described as “World’s Oldest University” [1] discovered by Aristotle where eminent scholars from different part of the world used to lay the foundation of earliest research in medical science. Islamabad, a city that hold in itself a history from the pages of time, a charisma of today’s vision, and a future for tomorrow.

National Momument Islamabad representing 4 provinces of Pakistan

The Centaurus Tower Islamabad: A 37 Story Complex symbolises the growth of Pakistan