Choosing a city to be the capital of a Country needs serious thought and extreme care. Some nations have switched their capital cities over the years for various political and strategic reasons. Islamabad was not Pakistan’s first choice for the capital. When Pakistan got independence from the British in 1947, Karachi was the first choice for the capital. However, in 1960, General Ayub Khan, the then president of Pakistan, built Islamabad as the new capital.
Islamabad and Rawalpindi are twin cities in Pakistan. Islamabad is located near the Margalla Hills. Some of the special features of the city are its parks and terraces. The Shah Faisal Mosque, a magnificent edifice and great artistic accomplishment, is situated at the foot of the Margalla Hills. The mosque resembles an eight-faceted desert tent supported by four giant concrete girders and is surrounded by four towering minarets. The Pakistan Monument is another landmark of the city. Pakistan House, the home of the President, the National Assembly building, the National University, and the botanical garden are some of the other points of interest in the city. The famed ancient university of Taxila was situated near the city.
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