Islamabad has the highest literacy rate in Pakistan and is home to the some of the top ranked universities in Pakistan, including Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the National University of Sciences and Technology. Allama Iqbal Open University in Islamabad is the world's second largest university by enrollment.
Islamabad is located in the Pothohar Plateau in the north of the country, within the Islamabad Capital Territory. The region has historically been a part of the crossroads of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Margalla pass acting as the gateway between the two regions. The city was built during the 1960s to replace Karachi as Pakistan's capital.
Islamabad is a well-organized city divided into different sectors and zones. It was ranked as a Gamma world city in 2008. The city is home to Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in South Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world.
Beautiful view of Islamabad
Beautiful color combination
New Islamabad Airport.!
Looking at Karachi and Lahore airports Islamabad badly needs a bigger and better airport and ofcourse isloo people need to get rid of this old airport at chaklala with annoying jerky buses , cold terminals and chaotic securtiy check system . The New Islamabad International airport will replace the existing one located in Rawalpindi. This airport is located in Fateh Jang, which is 30km south-west of the city. The construction had already started in 2008 . Sources say that this project will be completed in 2011 or 2012 and is going to cost around Rs 24 Billion .
Pakistan Monument
Night view of Pakistan Monument
Pakistan Monument Museum
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