Gandhian
District of Islamabad
Islāmābād Capital Territory - Pakistan

Supreme Court of Pakistan

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCOP) is the apex court in the of Pakistan, the final arbiter of legal and constitutional disputes. The Supreme Court has a permanent seat in Islamabad. It also has a number of Branch Registries where cases are heard. The court has a number of de jure powers, outlined in the Constitution. Through several periods of military rule and constitutional suspensions, the court has also established itself as a de facto check on military power.

Located at 33.7281, 73.0986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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National supreme courts, Buildings and structures in Islamabad, Court system of Pakistan, Supreme Court of Pakistan

Pir Sohawa

Pir Sohawa is a rapidly developing tourist resort located on top of Margalla Hills and 45-minutes drive from downtown Islamabad. It has a 3000 plus ft elevation and located in Monal village which is geographically part of Haripur District. Pir Sohawa is a popular destination among the residents of Islamabad, as well as the foreign tourists. On 6th January 2012, after almost six years, Pir Sohawa, the city’s highest tourist spot, received few inches of snowfall.

Located at 33.7603, 73.0656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Islamabad, Visitor attractions in Pakistan, Climbing areas of Pakistan, Hiking trails in Pakistan

National Library of Pakistan

The National Library of Pakistan, is located at Constitution Avenue, Islamabad, Pakistan. National library of Pakistan was inaugurated on August 24, 1993 by the caretaker prime minister of Pakistan Mr. Moin Ahmad Qureshi. The National library exchanges Government documents with USA, Pakistan National Bibliography with other national libraries of the world, serves as depository for Asian Development Bank publications and provides information and photocopy service.

Located at 33.7267, 73.1017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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National libraries, Libraries in Pakistan, ISBN agencies, Islamabad, 1993 establishments in Pakistan, Libraries established in 1993

Golra Sharif

Golra Sharif is a town situated near the Margalla Hills, in the Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, at about 520 m above sea level, 17 km from the ancient city of Taxila. The shrine in Golra Sharif has a lot of importance for the people of the Pothohar Plateau and yearly anniversary of the Pir Meher Ali Shah (RA) is attended by thousands every year to pay their regards. Golra Sharif is a shrine of the Sufi Mystic Pir Meher Ali Shah in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Located at 33.694, 72.9775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Union councils of Islamabad Capital Territory, Monuments and memorials in Pakistan, Sufi shrines in Pakistan, Ziyarat, Islamabad

Bilal Colony

Bilal Colony is one of the neighbourhoods of Korangi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups including Muhajirs, Rohingyas, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim.

Located at 33.65, 73.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Karachi, Korangi Town

Jinnah Sports Stadium

Jinnah Sports Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It also has athletics facilities. The stadium has a capacity of 48,800 people. The stadium was also used for the SAF games in 2004 where the stadium went through renovations. The playing field has a running track around its perimeter allowing athletics use.

Located at 33.7006, 73.0928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Sports venues in Pakistan, Athletics (track and field) venues in Pakistan, Football venues in Pakistan, Islamabad, Multi-purpose stadiums in Pakistan

Margalla Hills

The Margalla Hills — also called the Margalla Mountain Range, is a hill range part of the lesser Himalayas located north of Islamabad, Pakistan. Margalla Range has an area of 12,605 hectares. The hills are a part of Murree hills. It is a range with many valleys as well as high mountains. The hill range nestles between an elevation of 685 meters at the western end and 1,604 meters on its east with average height of 1000 meters. Its highest peak is Tilla Charouni.

Located at 33.7444, 73.0417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Climbing areas of Pakistan, Islamabad, Geography of Islamabad, Visitor attractions in Islamabad

International Islamic University, Islamabad

The International Islamic University, Islamabad is a seat of Islamic learning in Pakistan. The foundation of the International Islamic University, Islamabad was laid on November 11, 1980. The raison d'être of this university was the desire to produce scholars and practitioners, imbued with Islamic learning, and capable of meeting the needs of the Muslim Ummah. The university was reconstituted as the International Islamic University, Islamabad with the promulgation of Ordinance No. xxx of 1985.

Located at 33.6567, 73.0248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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International Islamic University, Islamabad, Universities and colleges in Islamabad, Educational institutions established in 1980, Educational institutions established in 1985, Islamic universities and colleges in Pakistan

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is the only international standard cricket stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. This stadium has recently been expanded to cater for the ever increasing number of spectators for the game. With the increase in capacity, it can now hold around 25,000 spectators. The stadium hosted its first Test match in 1993.

Located at 33.6515, 73.0761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Test cricket grounds in Pakistan, Stadiums in Pakistan, Cricket grounds in Pakistan, 1992 establishments in Pakistan

Lok Virsa Museum

Lok Virsa Museum is situated in Islamabad, Pakistan. It displays the cultural heritage of Pakistani people. The living style of the different areas of Pakistan is exhibited here in statues, pictures, pottery, music and textile work. Lok Virsa is the finest cultural museum in Pakistan.

Located at 33.6833, 73.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums in Pakistan, Tourism in Pakistan, Islamabad

Rawal lake

Rawal Lake in Pakistan is an artificial reservoir that provides the water needs for the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Korang River along with some other small streams coming from Margalla Hills have been set to form this artificial lake which covers an area of 8.8 km². Korang River is the outlet stream of Rawal Dam. Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Margalla Hills National Park.

Located at 33.7, 73.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Lakes of Punjab, Pakistan, Dams in Pakistan

Pakistan Monument

The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument representing the nation's four provinces and three territories. After a competition among many renowned architects, Arif Masood’s plan was selected for the final design. The blooming flower shape of the monument represents Pakistan's progress as a rapidly developing country. The four main petals of the monument represent the four provinces, while the three smaller petals represent the three territories.

Located at 33.6935, 73.0683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Pakistan, National symbols of Pakistan, Pakistani architecture

Lal Masjid

The Lal Masjid is a mosque located in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.

Located at 33.7128, 73.087 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mosques in Islamabad, 1965 establishments in Pakistan, History of Pakistan, Deobandi

Faizabad Interchange

Faizabad Interchange is the main gateway between the twin Pakistani cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. It was the first modern highway interchange of Pakistan made during late 1990s to better solve the traffic problem on Murree Road and Islamabad Highway.

Located at 33.6644, 73.0869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Islamabad, Road interchanges in Pakistan

2008 Danish embassy bombing in Islamabad

The 2008 Danish embassy bombing was an attack on the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan on 2 June 2008. The suspected suicide car bombing in the parking lot of the embassy took place at around 12:10 pm, killing at least five and wounding many more. The Danish national security intelligence agency PET has concluded that al-Qaida was behind the attack. Al-Qaida claimed responsibility for the attack on 5 June 2008.

Located at 33.7322, 73.0676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Denmark–Pakistan relations, Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2008, Terrorist attacks on embassies, Suicide car and truck bombings in Pakistan, 2008 in international relations, Mass murder in 2008

International Grammar School & College

The International Grammar School & College (IGSC)] is a high school in Islamabad, Pakistan, first established in 1982. Located in the F-11 sector of Islamabad, the purpose-built campus covers 2½ acres of land. The school offers courses at the Montessori level and was the first institute in Islamabad to offer A-level courses.

Located at 33.6824, 72.9959 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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High schools in Pakistan, Schools in Islamabad, Montessori schools in Pakistan

Islamabad Zoo

Islamabad Zoo, previously Marghazar Zoo, is an 82-acre zoo in Islamabad Capital Territory. It was opened in 1978, and is under the administration of Capital Development Authority of Pakistan.

Located at 33.7343, 73.0591 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Islamabad, Zoos in Pakistan

Airblue Flight 202

Airblue Flight 202 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight which crashed on 28 July 2010 near Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, killing all 146 passengers and six crew on board. It is the deadliest air accident to occur in Pakistan to date. The aircraft, an Airblue operated Airbus A321-231 narrow-body jet airliner, crashed in the Margalla Hills north of Islamabad during a flight from Karachi's Jinnah International Airport to Benazir Bhutto International Airport.

Located at 33.7397, 73.0581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in 2010, Aviation accidents and incidents in Pakistan, 2010 in Pakistan, Accidents and incidents involving the Airbus A321, Airliner accidents and incidents involving controlled flight into terrain

Liaquat Gymnasium

Liaquat Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The capacity of the arena is 10,223 spectators. It hosts indoor sporting events such as basketball, badminton, and boxing.

Located at 33.7, 73.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Badminton venues, Basketball venues in Pakistan, Boxing venues, Indoor arenas in Pakistan, Islamabad

Golra Sharif Railway Museum

Golra Sharif Railway Museum, also known as Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum, is a railway museum located in the Sector E-11 of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. It is a junction station in Rawalpindi Division of the Pakistan Railways, located at 1,994 feet above sea level, in the southeast of the Margalla Hills and east of the cradle of Gandhara civilization, the ancient city of Taxila.

Located at 33.6706, 72.9476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Museums in Pakistan, 2003 establishments in Pakistan, Rail transport in Pakistan

Air University (AU)

Air University (AU) is a federally chartered Public Sector University established in 2002. The campus is located in the foothills of Margalla, in the south east corner of sector E-9 (PAF Complex) of Islamabad. The University is a degree awarding autonomous public sector institution. The University promotes research in all disciplines. Faculty members are encouraged to help develop the education system and curricula of the university using their experience and research.

Located at 33.7136, 73.025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Pakistan

Zero Point Interchange

Zero Point Interchange is a cloverleaf interchange built at the intersection of Islamabad Highway, Kashmir Highway and Khayaban-e-Suharwardy, named after the name for this intersection. The project is designed by Engineering Consultant Int. (Pvt. )Ltd. The construction work started on 11 September 2008. The interchange was formally inaugurated in July 2011 by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousaf Raza Gillani, though construction work on a loop was still in progress.

Located at 33.6936, 73.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Pakistan, Road interchanges in Pakistan, Islamabad

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is a leading health sciences institute in Islamabad. It was established in 1985. Apart from general health facilitation the institute also imparts medical training to nurses and doctors.

Located at 33.7, 73.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Teaching hospitals in Pakistan, Hospitals established in 1985, Buildings and structures in Islamabad

F-6, Islamabad

F-6 or Shalimar-6 is a residential sector in Islamabad. The sector was initially planned to lodge government employees after the capital of Pakistan was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad.

Located at 33.7299, 73.0763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sectors of Islamabad

OPF Boys College Islamabad

OPF Boys College Islamabad is an educational institution located in the centre of Islamabad, Pakistan. The college is run as a project of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF). The college started functioning on 12 September 2001.

Located at 33.6827, 73.0705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Intermediate colleges in Pakistan, Pakistani diaspora, 2001 establishments in Pakistan