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 …

Jan 5, 2026 · 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 …

Unlike some other countries, Pakistan is divided into four provinces and two autonomous territories, each with its own capital city. The national capital, Islamabad, serves as the seat of …

The emergence of Islamabad as Pakistan's capital in 1963 marked a deliberate shift from Karachi, strategically positioning the administrative hub on the Potohar Plateau in the northwest.

Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. Designed by Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis, Islamabad is known for its high standard of living, safety, and abundant greenery.

2 days ago · Locals gather near the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal …

Apr 23, 2025 · Built as a planned city in the 1960s and established in 1967, it replaced Karachi as Pakistan's national capital.

2 days ago · A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and …

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 …

Pakistan, [f] officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, [g] is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, [d] having the second-largest …