Hyderabad Attractions

Hyderabad, 164 km north of Karachi the second largest city in Sindh and one of the largest in Pakistan. Hyderabad is five km from the eastern bank of the Indus changed its course away from Khudabad, at that time the capital of the region, the new capital was shifted to Hyderabad. In 1766 the Kalhora ruler constructed a fort half a square km in area and it still stands today. In 1843 the British arrived and defeated the Talpurs, completing their conquest of Sindh.
In the old city, buildings are topped by badgers that look like chimneys on roof tops. They catch the cool breezes which blow steadily in a south-west direction for 40 days from late April each year. Hyderabad is hot for most of the year, although in autumn and winter the temperature dips down to around 24 C . In the old sections of the town, cows still roam the streets giving it a distinctly mediaeval atmosphere.
On the northern side of the hill on which Hyderabad is sited there are tombs from the Talpur and Kalhora periods. The tomb of Ghulam Shah Kalhora is one of the finest, although its dome collapsed and has now been replaced by a flat roof.
Also worth a visit is the Institute of Sindhology's museum at the University of Sindh. It has displays on all aspects of Sindhi history, music and culture depicting the lifestyles of the desert tribes. Infrequent GTS buses go to the campus, otherwise take a miniwagon to Jumshero, across the river from Hyderabad, and walk the 1-1/2 km to the university.

Multan Attractions

Multan is a city in south central Punjab province. It is built just east of the Chenab River. About 966 km from Karachi and more or less right in the center of the country lie the ancient city of Multan. Multan, the 'City of Pirs and Shrines' is a prosperous city of bazaars, mosques, shrines and superbly designed tombs.
A circular road around the rampart gave access to the city through thirteen gates. Some of the imposing structures of these gates are still preserved. In the bazaars of the Old City one still comes across tiny shops where craftsmen can be seen busy turning out master-pieces in copper, brass, silver as well as textiles in the traditional fashion.
The old city has narrow colorful bazaars full of local handicrafts and narrow winding lanes. There are many places of historical, cultural and recreational interest in the city.
Multan is a commercial and industrial center, it is connected by road a rail with Lahore and Karachi and by air with Karachi, Quetta, and Faisalabad. Industries include fertilizer, soap, and glass factories; foundries; cotton, woolen and silk textile mills; flour, sugar and oil mills; and a large thermal-power station.

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Lahore Attractions

Lahore , the provincial capital of Panjab, is a tourists' heaven. Being the cultural nucleus of Pakistan , it offers visitors and locals alike, a rare treat of architectural splendour, magnificent museums, stunning gardens and colourful festivals. Over the years thousands of tourists have come to Pakistan to witness a multitude of unparalleled attractions. According to legends, Lahore was founded by the son of Lord Rama almost 4000 years ago. From the 16 th to the 18 th century, the city was part of the Mughal Empire and this period saw Lahore reaching to glorious heights. Most of Lahore attractions were built under the patronage of Mughal rulers.
Royal Fort (Shahi Qila)
Centrepiece of Lahore 's Mughal architecture is the Royal Fort or Shahi Qila. Initially constructed by Mahmood of Ghazna and Akbar, the fort has seen many additions and extensions by every succeeding Mughal Emperor, the Sikhs as well as the British. A highlight of this stunning Lahore attraction is the Sheesh Mahal or Palace of Mirrors , featuring a collection of multi-coloured mirrors.
Roshnai Gate Area
Roshnai Gate serves as an entrance to the Walled City . The Badshahi Mosque, one of the world's largest mosques, is located just outside the Northeast corner of the Walled City . Between the mosque and the historic Lahore Fort lies the Hazuri Bagh Garden , featuring a marble pavilion. The Mausoleum of Muhammad Iqbal, the Samadhi of Ranjit Singh and the Shrine of Syed Ali Hajveiri (ra), renowned as Data Ganj Bukhsh, are all located in the garden.
Masti Gate Area
The Masti Gate entrance is situated behind the Lahore Fort and this area is predominantly occupied by shoe vendors. Going further down the street, one comes across one of the city's oldest mosques, the Mosque of Mariyam Zamani, named after the mother of Jahangir.
Bhati Gate Area
Entrance of the Bhati Gate is located on the western wall of the Old City and inside the gate is a popular area for dining in Lahore . The Data Durbar, the mausoleum of the Sufi saint Ali Hajweri (also known as Data Sahib Ganjbaksh) is situated just outside the Bhati Gate and people visiting here on Thursday evenings can witness the performances of Qawwali music.
The Lohari Gate
The Lohari Gate, another work of great architecture in Lahore , is located close to Bhati Gate. It is surrounded by shops. In urdu 'loha' means iron and the gate gets its name because of the blacksmiths (Lohars) who lived outside the gates and had their workshops here.
Delhi Gate Area
Delhi Gate is an entrance on the eastern wall of the Walled City . The Shahi Hammam or 'Royal Baths' are located inside the gate on the left hand side. Further down is the beautiful Wazir Khan Mosque, named after a viceroy of Punjab during the reign of Shah Jahan. The Sonehri Masjid is also located close by.
Anarkali
Located on Mall Road in Lahore , Anarkali is one of the oldest bazaars on the Indian subcontinent. Legend says that when the Mughal Prince Saleem fell in love Anarkali, she was buried alive inside one of the walls of the bazaar, on the command of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Gawal Mandi
Gawal Mandi is home to the Food Street - the centre of authentic Pakistani cuisine. Surrounded by ancient buildings of Kashmiri-Persian architecture and several bazaars, the Food Street is a not-to-be-missed Lahore attraction. Visitors come here to enjoy the delicious Lahore cuisine and linger till late in the night, enjoying the lively atmosphere.
Tomb of Shah Jamal
The tomb of Sufi Saint Baba Shah Jamal is located in Ichhrah, Lahore . The famous Pappu Sain performs at the shrine every Thursday evening. Pappu Sain is a master dhol (Indian drum) player in Pakistan , who has performed in Germany , Switzerland , Britain , and throughout the Muslim world.
The Mausoleum of Bibi Pak Daman
The Bibi Pak Daman mausoleum houses the graves of five ladies from Prophet Muhammad's household (Ahlulbayt).
Parks and Gardens
The Shalimar Gardens , located just five kilometres east of old city, is one of the most popular Lahore attractions. A breathtaking work of art by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, the garden's exquisite landscape is enclosed within high walls with watchtowers in the corners. The Golden Mosque is situated in the Kashmiri Bazaar inside the garden.

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Karachi Attractions

Karachi, the commercial nerve centre of Pakistan, is one of the most richly rewarding regions of the world to visit. Its scenery is captivating and varied; its history and culture is mystifying and impressive. The myriad Karachi attractions keep travellers attracted throughout the year and more than anywhere else in Pakistan, there’s much to do and see in Karachi if you enjoy shopping, nightlife and dining.
With its stunning beaches, yachting, golf courses and famous horse racing meets, Karachi echoes an imperial charm. Within the city, talented artisans with age-old skills produce handicrafts of exquisite beauty. The countless Karachi restaurants prepare a wide choice of Pakistani and international cuisines. Its markets and bazaars boast rugs and carpets in handsome designs.
The Tombs of ChaukundiChaukundi is located along the National Highway, just 17 miles (27 kilometres) from Karachi. The Chaukundi tombs comprise of innumerable sandstone graves with mysteriously-carved motifs, dating back to 16th - 18th centuries in Sind. The most distinguishing features of these graves are the superb carvings and engravings on the sandstone slabs with floral motifs, designs of jewellery, horses and swords.
BhamboreThis archaeological site is believed to be the ancient port city of Debul, which flourished during the 8th century AD. It is also where the Arab conqueror Mohammad Bin Qasim first touched the shores of South Asia in 712 AD, and where, after a fierce battle with the then reigning king, the Arabs consolidated their hold for subsequent expansion.
Haleji LakeAsia's most diverse water fowl reserve and a very popular Karachi Attraction, Haleji Lake is approximately 52 miles (84 kilometres) from Karachi. During winter, hundreds of migrant birds fly down to Haleji to escape the cold of Siberia. It is a bird watchers' paradise.
ThattaLocated approximately 61 miles (98 kilometres) east of Karachi, Thatta was the capital of Sind for 4 centuries. Thatta is an ancient burial site. Many of these tombs boast elaborate stone-carvings and glazed tile decorations. Also in Thatta is the Shahjahan Mosque built on the orders of Emperor Shahjahan. Its blue tiles and mosaic work are alluring.
Wazir MansionLocated in Kharadar, Wazir Mansion is the birthplace of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. It now serves as a museum and national archive. The house has been declared a protected national monument by the Government of Pakistan.
Quaid-E-Azam's Mausoleum This white marble mausoleum with its curved Moorish arches and copper grills rests on an elevated 54-square metre (66-square yard) platform. Today the Quaid-e-Azam’s Mausoleum is one of the most prominent and impressive landmarks in Karachi. Nearby are the graves of the ‘Quaid-e-Millat’ - Liaqat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Quaid’s sister Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah.
Bazaars and Karachi ShoppingThe Sarafa Bazaar is an oriental market, filled with little gold and silver trinkets. The Zainab Market specialises in garments. The Saddar Co-operative Market offers a delightful range of handicrafts made from onyx, wood and brass. Express Market, with its gothic style, was built by the British to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign. From its centre rises a tall clock tower. The market contains shops that sell meat fish, poultry, vegetables and other groceries. The bazaars of Karachi offer a wealth of exciting shopping and irresistible bargains.
Clifton Beach and FunlandScattered along miles of golden sand are several stalls selling handicrafts made from sea shells. Clifton also has an amusement park with a bowling alley and an aquarium.
French Beach The French Beach, located half way between Hawkes Bay and Paradise Point, is a small fishing village known to the locals as Haji Abdullah Goth. Surrounded by a boundary wall, it offers 20 huts, constructed by the villagers, for rent. The village has neither running water nor electric power. Its rocky beach and clear waters are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. Visitors must bring their own equipment as well as food and drink supplies.
National Museum of Pakistan / Burns GardenThis museum contains an impressive collection of artefacts relating to Pakistan’s ancient heritage. On display are items from the Indus Civilisation, Gandhara sculptures, Islamic art, brilliant paintings, ancient coins and manuscripts documenting Pakistan’s political history. There is also an interesting ethnological gallery.
Town Hall / Liaqat HallLiaqat Hall was originally known as Frere Hall and was once the Town Hall where, in colonial days, concerts and social events were held regularly.
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Islamabad Attractions

Islamabad is a charming city where lush green hill backdrops and mild warm weather set it apart from other big cities in the region. A city, not for the night owls and party animals, but for the aesthetically inclined and to those drawn to the glory of nature.
Islamabad’s relative infancy as a major metropolis is reflected in the city’s architecture, which is modern - the influence of its first urban planner Constantinos A. Doxiadis is pretty evident – yet distinctly Islamic in appearance. The main Islamabad attractions include Shakarparian Hills, Murghzar Mini Zoo and Children's Park, and Rawal Lake.

Shakarparian HillsRising to 609 metres, this terraced garden offers sweeping vistas of surrounding hills, Rawal Lake, and the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Rawal LakeThis is a man made lake that covers an area of 8.8 square kilometres and adjoins the Shakarparian Hills. It has in the recent past become a popular venue for picnics and gatherings.

Daman-e-Koh

Another low peak hilltop that has become a popular spot for picnics, the Daman-e-Koh also affords beautiful views of the city.

Murghzar Mini Zoo

and Children's ParkLocated at the foot of Daman-e-Koh viewpoint, the Murghzar Zoo has become a popular Islamabad attraction amongst children and adults alike. The Pakistan Museum of Natural History also has a display corner located in the zoo. The park is a gift to the children of Pakistan from the children of Japan.

Lok VirsaThe Lok Virsa

(National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage) is dedicated to the preservation of the traditional culture of Pakistan. The institute’s museum, located near Shakarparian Hills, holds a vast array of items such as embroidered costumes, jewellery, woodwork, block printing, ivory and bone work.

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Foreign Embassies in Islamabad

Name
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Address
House # 8, Street # 90,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2824505-06
Phone
2824504
Phone
2824504
Email
afghan@brain.net.pk

Name
Democratic Republic of Algeria
Address
House # 109 Strert # 9,E-7,Islamabad
Phone
2206631-32
Phone
2820912
Phone
2820912
Email

Name
Republic of Argentina
Address
House # 20 Hill Road,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2825561, 2821242
Phone
2822739
Phone
2822739
Email
arge@isb.paknet.com.pk, epaki@worldtelmeca.net

Name
High Commission of Australia
Address
Diplomatic Enclave # 1,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2824345
Phone
2820112
Phone
2820112
Email

Name
Republic of Austria
Address
House # 13 Street # 1,F-6/2,Islamabad
Phone
2279237-38
Phone
2828366
Phone
2828366
Email
austria@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Republic of Azerbaijan
Address
House # 1-A Street # 25,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2829345
Phone
2929165
Phone
2929165
Email
azeremb@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Poeples Republic of Bangladesh
Address
House # 1 Street # 5,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2279267
Phone
2279266
Phone
2279266
Email

Name
Belgium Embassy
Address
House # 14 Street# 17 F-7/2 Islamabad
Phone
2652635
Phone
2652636
Phone
2652636
Email
islamabad@diplibel.org

Name
Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina
Address
H. No. 1, Kaghan Road, F-8/3, Islamabad.
Phone
2261003
Phone
2261041
Phone
2261041
Email

Name
Fedrative Republic of Brazil
Address
House # 50 Attaturk Avenue,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2279690-92
Phone
2823034
Phone
2823034
Email
brasembp@isb.compol.com

Name
British High Commission
Address
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, G-5, Islamabad
Phone
2822131/35
Phone
2206071/75
Phone
2206071/75
Email

Name
High Commission of Brunei Darussalam
Address
H.No. 16, St.No. 12, F-6/2, Islamabad
Phone
2823038
Phone
2823783, 2823372
Phone
2823783, 2823372
Email

Name
Republic of Bulgaria
Address
6-11 Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5,G-5,Islamabad
Phone
2279196-98
Phone
2279195
Phone
2279195
Email
bul@isb.compol.com

Name
Canadian High Commission
Address
Diplomatic Enclave, G-5, Islamabad
Phone
2271938-40
Phone
2279137
Phone
2279137
Email

Name
Poeples Republic of China
Address
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 4,G-4,Islamabad
Phone
2822540
Phone
2877279
Phone
2877279
Email
2279600

Name
Republic of Croatia
Address
House # 70, Margalla Road,F-7/2,Islamabad
Phone
2827662
Phone
2827649
Phone
2827649
Email

Name
Republic of Northern Cyprus
Address
House # 315-B, Khayaban-e-Iqbal,F-7/2,Islamabad
Phone
2278064
Phone
2278067
Phone
2278067
Email

Name
Czech Republic
Address
House # 49 Street# 27,F-6/2,Islamabad
Phone
2274304
Phone
2825327
Phone
2825327
Email
czembisb@isb.compol.com

Name
Royal Danish Embassy
Address
House # 9 Street# 90,Ramna,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2824722-24
Phone
2823483
Phone
2823483
Email

Name
Royal Danish Embassy
Address
H.No. 9, St.No. 19, G-6/3, Islamabad
Phone
2824722-4
Phone
2823483
Phone
2823483
Email
ambadane@comsats.net.pk

Name
Arab Republic of Egypt
Address
plt # 38-51, U.N. Boulevard Diplomatic Enclave G-5/4 Islamabad
Phone
2209072
Phone
2209082
Phone
2209082
Email

Name
European Commission
Address
House # 9 Street # 88,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2271828
Phone
2822604
Phone
2822604
Email

Name
Republic of Finland
Address
House # 11 Street # 88,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2828426
Phone
2822318
Phone
2822318
Email

Name
Republic of France
Address
Diplomatic Enclave Islamabad,G-5,Islamabad
Phone
2278730-32
Phone
2825389
Phone
2825389
Email
ambafra@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Fedral Republic of Germany
Address
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5 , Ispahani Road,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2279430/5
Phone
52279441
Phone
52279441
Email

Name
Embassy of Greece
Address
House # 22 main Margalla Road,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2825186
Phone
2822558
Phone
2822558
Email
greek@isb.paknet.com.pk

Name
Republic of Hungary
Address
12-Margalla Road,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2823352-53
Phone
2825256
Phone
2825256
Email

Name
Counslate General of Iceland
Address
House # 28,Street # 1,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2275799
Phone
2821245
Phone
2821245
Email

Name
High Commission of India
Address
Diplomatic Enclave,G-5,Islamabad
Phone
2206950-5
Phone
2823102
Phone
2823102
Email

Name
Republic Indonesia
Address
Diplomatic Enclave 1, Street # 5,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2206656-59
Phone
2829145
Phone
2829145
Email
unitkom@best.net.pk

Name
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Address
Plot No.222-238, St.No.2, G-5/1, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Phone
2276270-2
Phone
2824839
Phone
2824839
Email

Name
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
Address
House # 44, Street # 27,F-10/1,Islamabad
Phone
2214570/71
Phone
2214572
Phone
2214572
Email
iraqyia@sat.net.pk

Name
Embassy of the Republic of Italy
Address
House # 54, Margalla Road,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2829106-9
Phone
2828982
Phone
2828982
Email
ambisl@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Embassy of Japan
Address
plot # 53-70, Diplomatic Enclave,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2279320
Phone
2279330
Phone
2279330
Email
http://www.japanemb.org.pk

Name
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Address
131, Street # 14,E-7,Islamabad
Phone
2823459
Phone
2823460
Phone
2823460
Email
jordanemb@comsats.net.pk

Name
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Address
H. No. 10, St.No. 19, F-8/2, Islamabad
Phone
2262926
Phone
2262925
Phone
2262925
Email
embkaz@comsats.net.pk

Name
High Commission of Kenya
Address
House # 10, Street # 9,F-7/3,Islamabad
Phone
2279540-42
Phone
2279541
Phone
2279541
Email
kenreppk@apollo.net.pk

Name
Republic of Korea
Address
Street # 29, block 13, Diplomatic Enclave II,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2279385-87
Phone
2279391
Phone
2279391
Email

Name
Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea
Address
House # 9, Street #18,F-8/2,Islamabad
Phone
2252754
Phone
2252756
Phone
2252756
Email

Name
State of Kuwait
Address
Diplomatic Enclave, plot # 1 , 2 & 24 University Road,G-5,Islamabad
Phone
2279413-6
Phone
2277411
Phone
2277411
Email

Name
Republic of Lebanon
Address
House # 17, School Road,F-6/1,Islamabad
Phone
2278338
Phone
2278565
Phone
2278565
Email

Name
Peoples Libyan Arab Jamhoriya
Address
House # 12, Margalla Road,F-6/2,Islamabad
Phone
2214378, 2214397
Phone
2253385
Phone
2253385
Email

Name
High Commission of Malaysia
Address
H.No. 78, Margalla Road, F-6/2, Islamabad.
Phone
2279570, 2823903
Phone
2206234
Phone
2206234
Email
mwislamb@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
High Commission of Mauritius
Address
House # 27 Street # 26,F-6/2,Islamabad
Phone
2824657-58
Phone
2824656
Phone
2824656
Email

Name
Kingdom of Morocco
Address
House # 6 Gomal Road,E-7,Islamabad
Phone
2829565-66
Phone
2822745
Phone
2822745
Email

Name
Royal Embassy of Nepalese
Address
House #11, Street # 84,G-6/4,Islamabad
Phone
2828838
Phone
2278051
Phone
2278051
Email
nepem@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Royal Embassy of Netherlands
Address
2nd Floor P.I.A. Building,Blue Area,Islamabad
Phone
2279510-11
Phone
2277919
Phone
2277919
Email

Name
Fedral Republic of Nigeria
Address
Diplomatic Enclave 1, Isphahani Road, G-5/4, Islamabad.
Phone
2823542-47
Phone
2823611
Phone
2823611
Email
nigeria@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Royal Embassy of Norway
Address
House # 25, Street # 19, Shalimar,F-6/2,Islamabad
Phone
2279720-4
Phone
2279729
Phone
2279729
Email
noremb@comsats.net.pk

Name
Sultanate of Oman
Address
House # 53, st # 48,F-8/4,Islamabad
Phone
2254869
Phone
2255074
Phone
2255074
Email

Name
State of Palestine
Address
House # 486, st # 9,F-10/2,Islamabad
Phone
2291185
Phone
2293748
Phone
2293748
Email

Name
Embassy of Philippines
Address
House # 8, Street # 60,F-7/4,Islamabad
Phone
2824933
Phone
2206980
Phone
2206980
Email
isdpe@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Republic of Poland
Address
Street # 24, Diplomatic Enclave II,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2279491-92
Phone
2825442
Phone
2825442
Email
polemb@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Embassy of Portugal
Address
House # 4-A Main Margalla Road,F-7/2,Islamabad
Phone
2279530-31
Phone
2824756
Phone
2824756
Email
portugal@isb.paknet.com.pk

Name
State of Qatar
Address
26- University Road, Diplomatic Enclave,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2270349
Phone
2270768
Phone
2270768
Email

Name
Embassy of Romani
Address
House # 13 st # 88,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2826514
Phone
2826515
Phone
2826515
Email

Name
Federation of Russia
Address
Diplomatic Enclave,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2278671
Phone
2278669-70
Phone
2278669-70
Email

Name
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Address
14 Hill Road,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2820156-59
Phone
2278816
Phone
2278816
Email

Name
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (visa office)
Address
House # 15, main Margalla Road,F-10/3,Islamabad
Phone
2255265
Phone
2211448
Phone
2211448
Email

Name
High Commission of the Republic of South Africa
Address
48, Margalla Road, F-8/2, Islamabad.
Phone
2262354-6 2250114
Phone
Phone
Email

Name
Embassy of Spain
Address
Street # 6, Ramna 5, Diplomatic Enclave 1,G-5,Islamabad
Phone
2279480
Phone
2279482
Phone
2279482
Email

Name
Democratic Republic of Srilanka
Address
House # 2C, Street # 55,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2828723
Phone
2278175
Phone
2278175
Email

Name
Republic of Sudan
Address
House # 7 Street # 1,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2827068
Phone
2828710
Phone
2828710
Email

Name
Embassy of Sweden
Address
House # 4, Street # 5,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2828712-4
Phone
2825284
Phone
2825284
Email

Name
Embassy of Switzerland
Address
Street # 6 , Diplomatic Encalve,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2279291-92
Phone
2279286
Phone
2279286
Email
swiemisl@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Embassy of Syrian Arab Republic
Address
30, Hill Road,F-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2279469-71
Phone
2279472
Phone
2279472
Email

Name
Republic of Tajikistan
Address
H.No.6, Main Margalla Road, F-7/3, Islamabad.
Phone
2270097
Phone
Phone
Email
tajikcns@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Royal Thai Embassy
Address
House # 10, Street # 33,F-8/1,Islamabad
Phone
2280909
Phone
2263611
Phone
2263611
Email
thailand@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Tunisia Embassy
Address
House # 221, Street # 21,E-7,Islamabad
Phone
2827868-70
Phone
2827871
Phone
2827871
Email

Name
Republic of Turkey
Address
House # 58, Attaturk Avenue,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2278748-49
Phone
2278752
Phone
2278752
Email
turkemb@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Embassy of the Republic of Turkmenistan
Address
H.No. 22-A, Nazim-ud-Din Road, F-7/1, Islamabad.
Phone
2274913
Phone
Phone
Email
turkmen@isb.comsats.net.pk

Name
Embassy of United Arab Emirates
Address
1-22, Diplomatic Enclave, Quaid-e-Azam univ. Road,Islamabad
Phone
2279052-56
Phone
2279063
Phone
2279063
Email
http://www.uae-embassy.org.pk

Name
Embassy of Ukraine
Address
H.No. 20, St.No.18, F-6/2, Islamabad.
Phone
2274763, 2274826
Phone
Phone
Email
ukremb@isb.compol.com

Name
Embassy of the United States of America
Address
Diplomatic Enclave, Quaid-e-Azam University Road, Islamabad.
Phone
20800000
Phone
2276427
Phone
2276427
Email
http://usembassy.state.gov/islamabad

Name
Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Address
H.No. 2, St.No.2, F-8/3, Islamabad.
Phone
2264746
Phone
Phone
Email

Name
Embassy of Vatican
Address
Street # 5 Diplomatic Enclave 1,G-5/4,Islamabad
Phone
2278217
Phone
2278218
Phone
2278218
Email

Name
Republic of Yemen
Address
House # 138, Street # 14,E-7,Islamabad
Phone
2821146-47
Phone
2279567
Phone
2279567
Email
yemen22@isb.apollo.net.pk

Name
Federal Republic of Yougoslavia
Address
House # 14 st 87,G-6/3,Islamabad
Phone
2829556-57
Phone
Phone
Email

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Universities of Islamabad

Allama Iqbal Open University
Block # 3, Sector H-8
Islamabad
9257029-43 , FAX - 9257047

Al-Khair University
Blue Area, Al-Khair Plaza
2875124

Arid Agriculture University
Shamsabad, Murree Road, Rawalpindi
Bahria University
Shangrila Road, Naval Complex E-8
Islamabad
2251255 , 2251879 , 2854901 , FAX - 9260889

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Juhar Campus, H-8, Islamabad
4448371-2 , 4442805

IBADAT FOUNDATION
25-W,Raza Noor Plaza , Jinnah Avenue
Blue Area
Islamabad

International Islamic University
52-West Waheed Plaza, Jinnah Avenue
Blue Area, Islamabad
9261761-65 , FAX - 2250821

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Jinnah Avenue Blue Area Islamabad
Blue Area
Islamabad
2822446, FAX:2822743
admissions@jinnah.edu.pk

National University FAST,isb
G-9/1 Rohtas Road,isb
G 9/1
Islamabad
111 128 128

National University of Computer & Emerging Science
Rohtas Road,G-9/4
G-9
Islamabad
2855071-74

National University of Modern Languages
H-9
Islamabad
9257636-50 , 9257672-80 , 9257677 , FAX - 9257679

Nicon Center of Computer Science
13 P , Jinnah Super, Markaz
F-7
Islamabad
2274840, FAX - 2276811
Islamabad@niconpak.com

Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences
P.O. Nilore
Nilore
Islamabad
9290272-74 , 9223727

PIMSAT
In front of Shifa International Hospital, Street # 3
H-8
Islamabad

Quaid-I-Azam University
P.O. Box 1090
G-3
Islamabad
2827259 , 2827538 , 2821397

SZABIST Islamabad Campus
Block 3-D (Kohistan Road),Markaz
F-8
Islamabad
2855151-2 , 2250314

Source : islamabad.net

Capital of Pakistan

Source: video.google.com

Pakistan's new 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.
The city is divided into eight basic zones Administrative, diplomatic enclave, residential areas, educational sectors, industrial sectors. commercial areas, rural and green areas. Each sector has its own shopping area and public park.
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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About Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia and borders Central Asia and the Middle East.[5][6] It has a 1,046 kilometre (650 mile) coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south, and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, the Republic of India in the east and the People's Republic of China in the far northeast.[7] Tajikistan also lies adjacent to Pakistan but is separated by the narrow Wakhan Corridor. In recent times, Pakistan has been called part of the New Middle East.[8]
The region forming modern Pakistan was home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation and then, successively, recipient of ancient Vedic, Persian, Turco-Mongol, Indo-Greek and Islamic cultures. The area has witnessed invasions and/or settlement by the Aryans, Persians, Greeks, Arabs, Turks, Afghans, Mongols and the British.[9] It was a part of British India during the British Raj from 1858 to 1947, when the Pakistan Movement for a state for Muslims, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League resulted in the independence and creation of the state of Pakistan, that comprised the provinces of Sindh, North-West Frontier Province, West Punjab, Balochistan and East Bengal. With the adoption of its constitution in 1956, Pakistan became an Islamic republic. In 1971, a civil war in East Pakistan resulted in intervension from India and the susequent independence of Bangladesh. Pakistan's history has been characterized by periods of economic growth, military rule and political instability.
Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world and has the second largest Muslim population in the world after Indonesia and considered a frontline state in the War on Terror[10]. The country is listed among the "Next Eleven" economies. Pakistan is a founding member of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, Developing 8 Countries, G20 developing nations, Asia Cooperation Dialogue and the Economic Cooperation Organisation. It is also a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, World Trade Organisation, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, G33 developing countries, Group of 77 developing nations, major non-NATO ally of the United States and is a nuclear state.

History of Pakistan

The Indus region, which covers much of Pakistan, was the site of several ancient cultures including the Neolithic era Mehrgarh and the Bronze era Indus Valley Civilisation (2500 BCE – 1500 BCE) at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
Waves of conquerors and migrants from the west—including Harappan, Indo-Aryan, Persian, Greek, Saka, Parthian, Kushan, Hephthalite, Afghan, Arab, Turkics and Mughal—settled in the region through out the centuries, influencing the locals and being absorbed among them. Great ancient empires of the east—such as the Nandas, Mauryas, Sungas, Guptas, and the Palas—ruled these territories at different times from Patliputra. Also Emperor Harsha of Thanesar ruled present-day Pakistan for over half a century. However, in the medieval period, while the eastern provinces of Punjab and Sindh grew aligned with Indo-Islamic civilisation, the western areas became culturally allied with the Iranian civilisation of Afghanistan and Iran. The region served as crossroads of historic trade routes, including the Silk Road, and as a maritime entreport for the coastal trade between Mesopotamia and beyond up to Rome in the west and Malabar and beyond up to China in the east.
The Indus Valley Civilisation collapsed in the middle of the second millennium BCE and was followed by the Vedic Civilisation, which also extended over much of the Indo-Gangetic plains. Successive ancient empires and kingdoms ruled the region: the Achaemenid Persian empire around 543 BCE, Greek empire founded by Alexander the Great in 326 BCE and the Mauryan empire there after. The Indo-Greek Kingdom founded by Demetrius of Bactria included Gandhara and Punjab from 184 BCE, and reached its greatest extent under Menander, establishing the Greco-Buddhist period with advances in trade and culture. The city of Taxila (Takshashila) became a major centre of learning in ancient times—the remains of the city, located to the west of Islamabad, are one of the country's major archaeological sites. The Rai Dynasty (c.489–632) of Sindh, at its zenith, ruled this region and the surrounding territories.

An engraving titled "Sepoy Indian troops dividing the spoils after their mutiny against British rule" gives a contemporary view of events from the British perspective.
In 712 CE, the Arab general Muhammad bin Qasim[18] conquered Sindh and Multan in southern Punjab. The Pakistan government's official chronology states that "its foundation was laid" as a result of this conquest. This Arab and Islamic victory would set the stage for several successive Muslim empires in South Asia, including the Ghaznavid Empire, the Ghorid Kingdom, the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. During this period, Sufi missionaries played a pivotal role in converting a majority of the regional Buddhist and Hindu population to Islam. The gradual decline of the Mughal Empire in the early eighteenth century provided opportunities for the Afghans, Balochis and Sikhs to exercise control over large areas until the British East India Company[20] gained ascendancy over South Asia.
The 1857 War of Independence, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, was the region's last major armed struggle against British Raj and it laid the foundations for the generally unarmed freedom struggle, led by the Hindu-majority Indian National Congress in the twentieth century. The All India Muslim League rose to popularity in the late 1930s amid fears of under-representation and neglect of Muslims in politics. On 29 December 1930, Allama Iqbal's presidential address called for an autonomous "state in northwestern India for Indian Muslims, within the body politic of India." Muhammad Ali Jinnah espoused the Two Nation Theory and led the Muslim League to adopt the Lahore Resolution of 1940, popularly known as the Pakistan Resolution. In June 1947, the nationalist leaders of British India—including Nehru and Abul Kalam Azad on behalf of the Congress, Jinnah representing the Muslim League and Master Tara Singh representing the Sikhs—agreed to the proposed terms of transfer of power and independence. The modern state of Pakistan was established on 14 August 1947 Ramadan 1366 in the Islamic Calendar), carved out of the two Muslim-majority wings in the eastern and northwestern regions of British India and comprising the provinces of Balochistan, East Bengal, the North-West Frontier Province, West Punjab and Sindh. The controversial division of the provinces of Punjab and Bengal caused communal riots across India and Pakistan—millions of Muslims moved to Pakistan and millions of Hindus and Sikhs moved to India. Disputes arose over several princely states including Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir, whose Hindu ruler had acceded to India following an invasion by Pashtun tribal militias, leading to the First Kashmir War in 1948.

From 1947 to 1956, Pakistan was a Dominion in the Commonwealth of Nations. It became a Republic in 1956, but the civilian rule was stalled by a coup d’état by General Ayub Khan, who was president during 1958–69, a period of internal instability and a second war with India in 1965. His successor, Yahya Khan (1969–71) had to deal with a devastating cyclone—which caused 500,000 deaths in East Pakistan—and also face a civil war in 1971. Economic grievances and political dissent in East Pakistan led to violent political tension and military repression that escalated into a civil war.[22] After nine months of guerrilla warfare between Pakistan Army and the Bengali Mukti Bahini militia backed by India, later Indian intervention escalated into the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and ultimately to the secession of East Pakistan as the independent state of Bangladesh

Civilian rule resumed in Pakistan from 1972 to 1977 under Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, until he was deposed and later sentenced to death in 1979 by General Zia-ul-Haq, who became the country's third military president. Zia introduced the Islamic Sharia legal code, which increased religious influences on the civil service and the military. With the death of President Zia in a plane crash in 1988, Benazir Bhutto, daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was elected as the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan. Over the next decade, she fought for power with Nawaz Sharif as the country's political and economic situation worsened. Pakistan got involved in the 1991 Gulf War and sent 5,000 troops as part of a U.S.-led coalition, specifically for the defence of Saudi Arabia. Military tensions in the Kargil conflict with India was followed by a Pakistani military coup d'état in 1999[26] in which General Pervez Musharraf assumed executive powers. In 2001, Musharraf became President after the controversial resignation of Rafiq Tarar. After the 2002 parliamentary elections, Musharraf transferred executive powers to newly-elected Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali, who was succeeded in the 2004 prime-ministerial election by Shaukat Aziz. On 15 November 2007 the National Assembly completed its tenure and new elections were called. The exiled political leaders Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif were permitted to return to Pakistan. However, the assassination of Benazir Bhutto in December during election campaign led to postponement of elections and nationwide riots. Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the most number of seats in the elections held in February 2008 and its member Yousaf Raza Gillani was sworn in as Prime Minister On 18 August 2008, Pervez Musharaff resigned from the presidency when faced with impeachment.In the presidential election that followed, Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan People's Party won by a landslide majority and became President of Pakistan.

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