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capital city of Pakistan, northern Pakistan, in the Capital Territory on the Potwar Plateau, near Rawalpindi. In 1959 the site of Islamabad was chosen to replace Karachi as the capital of Pakistan. Constantinos A. Doxiadis and other internationally known urban planners were commissioned to design the new city, and construction began in 1961. In 1967 Islamabad was officially made the capital, and work on the city's principal buildings, streets, and facilities was completed by the mid-1970s. The city is divided into eight largely self-contained zones, each characterized by its predominant usages (such as for government, commerce, light industry, or residential areas). Notable structures in Islamabad include the National Assembly Building, designed by Louis I. Kahn, and Pakistan House, the home of the President. The city is the site of Quaid-i-Azam University (1965). Population (1999) 201,000

LAHORE

Lahore,city in north-east Pakistan, capital of Punjab Province, on the Ravi River. It is the commercial and banking centre of the province. Although little industry is located in the city itself, Lahore serves as a distribution centre for the heavily industrialized surrounding area. Factories produce textiles, metal products, chemicals, machinery, glassware, and leather goods. The city is also the site of the University of the Punjab (1882, the oldest university in Pakistan), and the University of Engineering and Technology (1961). An atomic energy research centre is located in the city. Lahore is the site of numerous architecturally significant buildings and monuments, many dating from the Mughal Empire (c. 1526-1707), during which the city achieved great prominence. In 1849 Lahore fell to the British. When India was partitioned in 1947, Lahore was made capital of West Punjab. Population (1981) 2,952,689.

Karachi:

Karachi is the capital city of the province of Sindh and the largest city of Pakistan. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Arabian Sea and to the northwest of the Indus River. Its population is nearly 10 million consisting people of different origins.

Karachi, the largest and the most populous city of Pakistan present an interesting and colorful combination of the old and new. The narrow twisting lanes and alleys of the old city throb with life along-side the wide metalled roads and elegant modern buildings. Within the city, talented artisans with age-old skills produce handicrafts of exquisite beauty.

Karachi was made the capital of Pakistan after Independence. Karachi is the busiest city with great activity in the trade, industry, education and other fields of life. It has gone through a tremendous change and development in various spheres. With enormous rise in the population, several residential colonies have emerged in Karachi accommodating the influx of people from other provinces as well. Due to this reason Karachi quickly expanded within a short span of time.

Karachi is the center of education and other cultural and social activities. A great number of prestigious educational institutions are functioning here. It is an ultra-modern city, with most modern cinemas, recreational clubs, hotels and restaurants. There are beautiful beaches at Sandspit, Sommiani and Hawks Bay. These places are excellent picnic resorts with their tranquil surroundings and provide an atmosphere to rest and relax. The opportunities for yachting, water-skiing and cruising are also available here. The presence of huge and tall buildings has given it a grandeur and majestic appearance.

Karachi enjoys great importance because the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born here. He received his early education in this great city. The Quaid-i-Azam is buried here. The Quaid�s mausoleum is the most important monument in Karachi. It stands in the heart of the city with its splendor combining classical oriental architecture with modern way of designing. His birthplace, the Wazir Mansion, has been preserved as a national archive.

formerly Lyallpur, city in north-east Pakistan, in the Rechna Doab region of the Punjab. A rail and road junction, the city lies in an area watered by the Lower Chenab Canal: cotton, wheat, vegetables, and fruit are all grown in the region. It is an industrial centre, having railway-repair shops, engineering works; and plants that mill cotton, sugar, flour, and oilseed, can fruit, and pack tea. Goods manufactured here include superphosphates, cotton and silk textiles, hosiery, dyes, agricultural equipment, and ghee. Faisalabad is the site of the University of Agriculture (1909). The city was founded in the 1890s by Sir Charles James Lyall, chief commissioner of the central provinces. Population (1981) 1,104,209. Fwhere the date of his death, April 21, is a national holiday.

IMPORTANT CITIES OF PAKISTAN

ISLAMABAD

LAHORE

Karachi: