Islamabad the Beautiful
History of Islamabad
Islamabad is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Being located in the middle of the mountains further enhances the beauty of Islamabad. The credit for Islamabad's existence goes to the then Pakistani President Sir Ayub, who created a commission headed by General Ishaq in 1958. A Greek , Konstantinos Apostolos Doxiadis has designed and planned the city. Islamabad was formally granted a capital status in 1964. Islamabad has a population of around two million and is the 9th largest city in Pakistan. Urdu is the most spoken language but there are also English, Potohari, Punjabi and Pashto speakers. Islamabad covers an area of 906 sq km.
Islamabad Tourist Places
Islamabad has many more tourist destinations including Damon Koh, Shakespearian, Lok Virsa, Rawal Lake, Zoo, Saidpur Village and Faisal Masjid. Islamabad is considered as the most peaceful city of Pakistan because as the weather in Islamabad is very pleasant, the attitude of the people here is very good. Since most of the working class people live in Islamabad, most of the people here are bound to get up early at night and get up early in the morning, which makes no noise at night. But some sectors and shopping malls remains open till late in the night but the Greek architect designed this city to keep in view the distance between residential and commercial areas.
- Shakarparian Hills
- Daman-e-Koh
- Saidpur Village
- Lok Virsa
- Pothohari Art and Crafts Village
- Rose and Jasmine Garden
- Fatima Jinnah Park
- Lak View Park
- Murgzar Zoo
- Margallah Hills
- Sadhu ka Pagh (Shah Allah Ditta)
- Pakistan Moument
Islamabad Famous Universities
There are more than 20 universities in Islamabad including notable Bahria University, Quaid-e-Azam University, PIEAS, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, NUST, AIOU, National University of Science and technology, Air University and last but not the least FAST NUCES. The literacy rate in Islamabad is 88% which is higher than all the cities of Pakistan. Most of the people living in Islamabad are from Punjab, while the rest are from Sindh, Balochistan, NWFP and Kashmir. Students from different countries are also studying in Islamabad.
- Quaid-e-Azam Universit
- COMSATS Institute of Information
- Bahria University
- National University of Science and technology
- FAST NUCES
- NUST
- PIEAS
- Air University
- Institute of Space and Technology
- Urdu University
Islamabad Local Transport Facilities
here is a metro bus service to travel within the city of Islamabad as well as Careem and Uber taxi service is also available. You can travel anywhere within the city by using these services. The city is maintained and look after by Capital Development Authority. Roads of the city are in excellent position as compare to other cities of Pakistan. Islamabad Traffic Police control the traffic of the city. Islamabad traffic police treat people with great love and sincerity.
Islamabad Hotels
As Islamabad is an international standard city so here are many outclass hotels for living and eating. You will find top class hotels of the country here. Guests from all over the world come in Islamabad and lives in these hotels. Hotel buildings looks more beautiful because of mountains and weather of the city. Most famous hotels of the city are:
- Serena
- Marriot Hotel
- Best Western Hotel
- Islamabad Hotel
- Envoy Continental Hotel
- Islamabad Regency Hotel
- Crown Plaza Hotel
- Margalla Hotel
- Pak Palace Hotel
- Islamabad Hospital
As Islamabad is an international city, there are also international standard facilities for medical treatment. People from most parts of the country and most of the countries of the world come here for treatment. Some famous hospitals of the capital city are given below.
Government Hospitals Islamabad
- PIMS
- Federal Govt Services Hospital
- Capital Hospital
- National Institute of Health
- NORI
- NESCOM Hospital
- KRL Hospital
Private Hospitals
- Ali Medical Hospital
- Maroof International Hospital
- Kulsum International Hospital
- Elahi Medical Centre
- Dar-ul-Shifa Hospital
- Fouji Foundation Hospital
- Hope Medital Dental Hospital
- Shifa International
- Islamabad Specialist Clinic
- Islamabad Memorial Medicare Hospital
If you want to live a happy life then you must live in Islamabad. Here are opportunities for life because of its interntional standard. All Education, Health and Entertainment facilities are available here in this city. Moreover its weather is also very pleasant. Islamabad has its own culture which brings together different cities of the country.