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Islamabad
Islamabad is the beautiful city of Pakistan.
log on to: http://www.virtualtourist.com/vt/140988/ for more information about Islamabad

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/JADI28/32677011-L.jpg

it is very beautiful, but one correction, shah faisal is pakistan's biggest mosque, not asia's

http://www.nespak.com.pk/images/nespak-big.jpg
Yaar this is NESPAK HQ and its in Lahore in model town extension. Ive seen this pic in numerous Pindi/Isloo threads.

Here is my topic on Islamabad...

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=117686&highlight=Islamabad

many pictures!

Islamabad is a really beautiful city. I hope the CDA decides to get some fancy looking skyscrapers there, it would be amazing then.

CONSTITUTION AVENUE

http://www.geocities.com/zed_net2003/isloo_0005.JPG
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Snowfall in Isloo

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RAWAL LAKE PROMENADE

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DAMAN-E-KOH

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PIR SOHAWA

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LOK VIRSA MUSEUM

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Constitution Ave

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Serena Hotel Gardens

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Faisal Mosque

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Blue Area

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Other

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MAP OF ISLAMABAD
http://www.tourism.gov.pk/images/map_isb.jpg
Click on the link to download the Map http://www.tourism.gov.pk/images/Map_o_Islamabad.jpg

Shah Faisal Mosque (inner view)
http://archnet.org/library/imgdownloader/jpg/52324/big/IAA13835.JPG
http://archnet.org/library/imgdownloader/jpg/41037/big/IHP0311.jpg


Thats soo BEAUTIFUL ! :D

yah..it is

Zees, i have been working on my own site these days, its about Pakistan !

I hope to be done soon, Inshallah.

http://archnet.org/library/imgdownloader/jpg/52293/big/IAA13804.JPG
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SAF Games
http://p.vtourist.com/1407870.jpg
http://p.vtourist.com/1407885.jpg

damnnn, Islamabad is so beautiful. I have been to Islamabad several times. It is more beautiful in real.. PIctures really dont capture its beauty.

Islamabad is useless right now since they are less then 10 building in Islamabad with at least 5 floors +

damnnn, Islamabad is so beautiful. I have been to Islamabad several times. It is more beautiful in real.. PIctures really dont capture its beauty.
ur absolutely right.

Islamabad is useless right now since they are less then 10 building in Islamabad with at least 5 floors +

u are wrong, there are more than 30 of them, and a city isnt useless if it has low number of highrises.

Islamabad is useless right now since they are less then 10 building in Islamabad with at least 5 floors +

So that makes it useless?? Are you 7 years old? Do you not take into account that Islamabad is a green city and that huge buildings would ruin the landscape not to mention that random huge buildings are not required since its the federal capital and not the business hub of the country. Also according to you why spend on big buildings ... we should spend on the poor yeah? So youre contradicting yourself, therefore the only conclusion i can come to is that you are purposely spamming the forum with negative comments. You are entitled to your view however childish and baseless random comments are unacceptable. Therefore im going to give you yet another warning, and monitor your postings from now on. Remember, posting your thoughts is alright but you must base these on fact ... im letting you off again, but watch it mate.

move this to Islamabad forum.

Islamabad is really beautiful city.

Islamabad is useless right now since they are less then 10 building in Islamabad with at least 5 floors +


Islamabad is not a metropolitan city but an administrative city. There is ample space for construction over here so we usually don’t have high rise buildings. Instead the building expand parallel to ground.
Right now we have about 12-14 high rise building and the majority of these building are owned by banks stating that they are costly in construction.

According to the master plan of Islamabad the Blue Area Region has been allocated as the large commercial zone. On one side of the road the we have medium commercial building which are low-rise construction usually 5-8 floors and on the other side there are high-rise buildings. As stated by some other user that it is not the commercial hub we therefore do not have much of construction in the high-rise side, but from time to time there is and will be increase in skyscraper in the skyline of the city. Two new high-rise building are on their way, one being the STATE LIFE TOWER [designed by NAQVI & SIDDIQI] which will be Islamabad’s tallest building in the Blue Area region consisting of 22floors, and the other being ISLAMABAD STOCK EXCHAGE building [ designed by NESPAK] which is 16floors.

Being the capital of the nations, Islamabad is working fully as an administrative city and this can be seen through the presence of large number of official building located mainly in G-5/F-5 Constitutional Avenue. Picture have already been posted by previous users.

Changes In Islamabad

Since the creation of the capital, insufficient fund have been provided which has stunted the development in all sphere culturally, economically, commercially, recreationally etc. For the past 3-4 year Mr.Kamran Lashari has been appointed as the chairman of CDA and under his supervision i have witnessed quite a lot of changes in the capital.

There is a lot of landscaping being done around here, palm trees have been planted at the Blue Area Avenue which cost usually Rs30,000 and more each. The landscaping in being well maintained through large water tankers and large number of horticulturalist working all the time on it. The city has beautified with the placement of sculpture monuments and fountains on the busiest road crossings. Stress has been laid on cleanliness and busy places like JINNAH SUPER MARKET, MELODY MARKET, SUPER MARKET are always kept clean by workers working till late night.

Most roads have been carpeted and still being completed which make about more than 220km Of road network in city. All the single service lanes around each sector are going to be doubled soon which will ease traffic problems. 3 underpasses have been ordered on the Blue Area Avenue, ie the CHINA CHOWK, MOBILINK CHOWK, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS CHOWK. Plus the road to Chaklala Airbase has been made 6 lane. There is going to be a flyover construction at ZERO POINT and 4 more on the same road to airbase. All the important signals in the city are being equipped with electronic timer traffic lights which are very expenses.

In august 2002 food park was opened for the first time in MELODY MARKET. This has been since then a place to go for most of the residents. A few months back a similar project has been launched to open one in Blue Area Avenue.

The road to PIR SOHA and CAPITAL VIEW POINT have been lighted till the end which is about 14km long and thus has provided access to the top even at the darkest hours of the night. The widening of the road has increased the number of cars transition over the last 2 years.

An open air theatre was completed last year at SHAKAR PARYAN which provides space for large concert to be held. But still there is need for a cinema’s, theatre and exhibition halls for the young generation. The government must look forward to push the private sector in providing some sort of recreational facilities over here.

Last year Mr.Shah Sharabeel came up and performed his play PHANTOM OF THE OPERAH which began a chain reaction of play in the city. I think after every 40-50days we have a new playing going on in the auditoriums which should be visited by visitors from other city to have a look at our culture and way of life. The president has said to make a CULTURAL CENTRE in Islamabad. Let see know when that is going to be constructed.

Although most outsiders would not find such changes so great but living in a small city such changes are good enough as compared to none during the 80’z and 90’s era.I think the government and private sector should do much more than this to bring more life in the capital through cultural and social activities. What could they be….? Do you people living in isloo or anywhere else have suggestion of improvements…..

blue area is changing, there will be many new high rise towers there soon, as the gov. wants to demolish all small buildings and make new ones.

http://gim.gupshup.org/gal/A/hc.JPG

The picture above is not of Islamabad.

it is very beautiful, but one correction, shah faisal is pakistan's biggest mosque, not asia's

Sorry but im afraid U r wrong, mash'allah, Shah-Faisal is the WORLD's biggest MOSQUE. Subhanallah, now here's my proof:
http://www.pilotguides.com/destination_guide/asia/pakistan/shah_faisal_mosque.php
or if u don't believe me then SEARCH. It can hold upto 100,000 muslims. Mash'allah

Jadi, i found that picture with other Islamabad pictures
May be it exists and u dont know about that

Shah Faisal mosque is the World's largest mosque......WOW

The building shown again by Jadi is confirmed not belonging to islamabad. No where in the capital city there is a gothic style building built with a large ground and palm trees planted next to it.

Hey zees if u can correct the place from whr u got this file it would be nice :)

Thats India!

yup thats not Islamabad . Lol , Its common sense . How can such a distinct architecture building be there in a modern planned city

Sorry but im afraid U r wrong, mash'allah, Shah-Faisal is the WORLD's biggest MOSQUE. Subhanallah, now here's my proof:
http://www.pilotguides.com/destination_guide/asia/pakistan/shah_faisal_mosque.php
or if u don't believe me then SEARCH. It can hold upto 100,000 muslims. Mash'allah
Well, world's biggest mosque is the Masjid Al-haram in Makkah which can hold upto 2.5 million people at a time. Then its the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah which can hold upto 2 million at a time.

I dont know ZK i trust that link more.

dont u understand when i said MOSQUE? MASJID? what does EVERY single masjid face? its Makkah isnt it? so wot i mean is a mosque - well just a mosque. not Makkah,

dont u understand when i said MOSQUE? MASJID? what does EVERY single masjid face? its Makkah isnt it? so wot i mean is a mosque - well just a mosque. not Makkah,
Well i couldn't understand you. Al-Haram Mosque is the largest mosque in the world situated in the city of Makkah. Mind it, whole of Makkah and Madinah is not a mosque. I hope I explained u...

Islamabad photos (Hi res) by * * [these photos have CC rights]

http://photos6.flickr.com/9879353_517b252f56_b.jpg

http://photos5.flickr.com/9879226_fc67bf354e_b.jpg

All the remaining pictures are copyrighted by the respective photographers.

Blue Area - pics by Zasami

http://photos2.flickr.com/3745965_a90307150b_o.jpg

http://photos13.flickr.com/14104199_fe35b17b6d_o.jpg

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Photo by Jonnystiles

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Photo by Jonnystiles

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Photo by moodster

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Photos by mahatschma

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Photo by imposterVT

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Damned hi res...nice pics I'm guessing...can't see them all...

Beautiful pics
pictures cannot capture the real beauty of Islamabad.

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Interior
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This is a beautiful mosque. Nice modern Tent like architecture. very unique. I always liked it.

Lush green beautiful city.

http://peace.fresno.edu/Pakistan_Gallery/images/DSCF0178.jpg

Changes In Islamabad

Since the creation of the capital, insufficient fund have been provided which has stunted the development in all sphere culturally, economically, commercially, recreationally etc. For the past 3-4 year Mr.Kamran Lashari has been appointed as the chairman of CDA and under his supervision i have witnessed quite a lot of changes in the capital.

There is a lot of landscaping being done around here, palm trees have been planted at the Blue Area Avenue which cost usually Rs30,000 and more each. The landscaping in being well maintained through large water tankers and large number of horticulturalist working all the time on it. The city has beautified with the placement of sculpture monuments and fountains on the busiest road crossings. Stress has been laid on cleanliness and busy places like JINNAH SUPER MARKET, MELODY MARKET, SUPER MARKET are always kept clean by workers working till late night.

Most roads have been carpeted and still being completed which make about more than 220km Of road network in city. All the single service lanes around each sector are going to be doubled soon which will ease traffic problems. 3 underpasses have been ordered on the Blue Area Avenue, ie the CHINA CHOWK, MOBILINK CHOWK, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS CHOWK. Plus the road to Chaklala Airbase has been made 6 lane. There is going to be a flyover construction at ZERO POINT and 4 more on the same road to airbase. All the important signals in the city are being equipped with electronic timer traffic lights which are very expenses.

In august 2002 food park was opened for the first time in MELODY MARKET. This has been since then a place to go for most of the residents. A few months back a similar project has been launched to open one in Blue Area Avenue.

The road to PIR SOHA and CAPITAL VIEW POINT have been lighted till the end which is about 14km long and thus has provided access to the top even at the darkest hours of the night. The widening of the road has increased the number of cars transition over the last 2 years.

An open air theatre was completed last year at SHAKAR PARYAN which provides space for large concert to be held. But still there is need for a cinema’s, theatre and exhibition halls for the young generation. The government must look forward to push the private sector in providing some sort of recreational facilities over here.

Last year Mr.Shah Sharabeel came up and performed his play PHANTOM OF THE OPERAH which began a chain reaction of play in the city. I think after every 40-50days we have a new playing going on in the auditoriums which should be visited by visitors from other city to have a look at our culture and way of life. The president has said to make a CULTURAL CENTRE in Islamabad. Let see know when that is going to be constructed.

Although most outsiders would not find such changes so great but living in a small city such changes are good enough as compared to none during the 80’z and 90’s era.I think the government and private sector should do much more than this to bring more life in the capital through cultural and social activities. What could they be….? Do you people living in isloo or anywhere else have suggestion of improvements…..

I agree...there are lots of improvements in Islamabad!
Islamabad is a clean and beautiful city. The only thing missing is the cultural and social activities as you mentioned too. Also it does not have the buzz of a big city. I can think of few steps to improve the cultural and social activities....

1. Needs to be more recreational facilities e.g. cinemas, theaters, gyms, clubs etc.
2. promote people from other cities especiall Rawalpindi to visit Islamabad more often
3. Islamabad's population is low so build more affordable apartments, which i guess has already been planned
4. More festivals
5. In my opinion sometimes there is too much of police personnels on roads which give a sense of security zone. may be there are other ways of policing in the city

etc etc.....

what do you think guys?!?!

Will someone tell me about the following things. Public transport system, Drinking water quality, Walkways conditions for the pedestrians, Traffic singnals for the pedestrians, sitting places for the common people and small parks for the children. I will be obliged.

http://www.lestariheritage.net/pakistan/support/pix01.jpg

Lok Virsa museum facades Islamabad designed as a living exhibition of Pakistan's urban domestic architectural traditions, 1995-1998. The facades in the phase completed to-date are based on Lahore's walled city facades.

Ahhh.
So serene and so damn peacefull!! and so clean!
Any idea who was responsible for preparing the master plan for the city?

Supreme court of Pakistan is the best looking supreme court i have ever seen! :)

Ahhh.
So serene and so damn peacefull!! and so clean!
Any idea who was responsible for preparing the master plan for the city?

It was a greek firm of architects M/S Constantions Doxiades, who prepared the master plan for Islamabad in 1961.

nice pics zees

Thanks Zoltrix

Very beautiful

http://www.digigarden.com/digicamera/pix2003/03-BizTrips/03-09-Elixir-Zurich-Ibad/islamabad-office/DSC01288.JPG

http://www.digigarden.com/digicamera/pix2003/03-BizTrips/03-09-Elixir-Zurich-Ibad/islamabad-office/DSC01286.JPG

http://www.digigarden.com/digicamera/pix2003/03-BizTrips/03-09-Elixir-Zurich-Ibad/islamabad-office/DSC01291.JPG
software Technology Park ISB

http://www.fussballtempel.net/afc/PAK/Jinnah.jpg

http://www.fussballtempel.net/afc/PAK/Jinnah_A2.jpg
Jinnah Stadium ISB

nice pics

Is that a high tension wire new the mosque???

What are our government official's thinking??

A very beautiful mosque. I like this one.

One of the best mosque in the world.

That's my city!!!

some new additions, chk it out
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=2325522&postcount=1

http://www.fussballtempel.net/afc/PAK/Jinnah.jpg

http://www.fussballtempel.net/afc/PAK/Jinnah_A2.jpg
Jinnah Stadium ISB
reminds me of the olympic city in Sydney!

anyone know what i am hinting towards? :)

http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/24352/faisal_mosque.jpg

http://www.hunzaguidespakistan.com/final%20pictures/pic42.jpg

http://www.dankphotos.com/twain/images/pa/mosque.jpg

http://www.tropix.co.uk/region_files/pakistan_2/PAK89DD8,04.JPG

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041111/wd3.jpg

http://www.asiatravelling.net/pakistan/islamabad/images/islamabad_faisal_mosque_3.jpg

http://www.asiatravelling.net/pakistan/islamabad/images/islamabad_faisal_mosque_night_2.jpg

http://www.asiatravelling.net/pakistan/islamabad/images/islamabad_faisal_mosque_2.jpg

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/165000/images/_165406_faisal_mosque.jpg

http://www.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/3/3f/275px-Faisal_mosque2.jpg

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/junoon/images/debate1.jpg

http://www.2bpakistani.com/city_history/Images/faisal_mosque.jpg

http://pakistantimes.net/2004/11/15/images/main.jpg

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031123/world5.jpg

http://www.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/0/05/Faisal_mosque2.jpg

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/images/11_11_2004_Pic%201.jpg

http://www.nazirsabir.com/culture/FaisalMosque.JPG

http://www.international.csupomona.edu/images/services/thought/asher/inside.jpg

http://photos.photosig.com/photos/11/28/612811-thumb.jpg

http://photos3.worldisround.com/photos/8/159/402.jpg

http://photos3.worldisround.com/photos/8/192/616.jpg

http://gim.gupshup.org/gal/A/hc.JPG

The picture above is not of Islamabad.


This picture is some university in Mumbai.

Great photos of Islamabad!

indian forumers can tell us better

Yes, that image is Bombay but I am not sure what exactly that building is as I am not from Bombay. Swerveut coule be right, it could be University of Bombay. Kshatriya & Jai could answer this question better. That building definitely is British Raj architecture & I doubt Islamabad has such a prominant british colonial architecture.

It is Bombay High Court, It is an attractive building built in 1878 in the early Engligh Gothic style. The central structure rises up to 54.2 metres and is surmounted by statues representing Justice and Mercy

http://dl.google.com/pakistan/pk-2-12288-06144.jpeg

OMG!!! you cant tell as much when your'e there, but its surrounded by forests!! good find pakboy, BTW how did you get it?

where are you guys getting such high quality images of Islamabad???
Google earth still shows crap, and theres nothing on google maps either!

I hope google earth updates all major Pakistani cities with high resolution photos.

Thats what I was thinking! I zoomed in on Islamabad and the imagery is the same as it was before. I dont use the free version I use my companies Google Earth Pro version and it is still the same.

Could you please provide us with the geographical coordinates?

very nice.

WOW islamabad is very beautiful

To get latest high resolution images first you MUST HAVE google earth installed on your computer and check if its run ok (to open .kmz files you must have google eatrth on your computer)


Then you click either go to this link and click on Islamabad and Rawalpindi

http://earth.google.com/

OR you could get latest images by using these link and these images will open in google earth

For Islmamabad Rawalpindi
http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/z0302a1700/pk-2.kmz

Earthquake are images are available here but I am getting errors on downloading them.

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/z0302a1700/pk-1.kmz

Use FREE account for google earth it have same images as paid service.Pro account have the same database to get images as basic FREE account. Pro account is very expensive and only offer few extra perks like making movie of your flieght or using GPS layers etc.

CMY

I am very excited to see all these new Google images of Islamabad, housing societies DHA, BT cool stuff. But I think the real purpose of Google imagery was to show the earthquake effects to the rest of the world and assess the damage done by it. So can some one put before and after images here

i have taken all pictures of margalla towers, islamabad and some earthquake areas, will upload them later today

Friends I took about 80 images of earthquake and uploaded them here.

Please download them and post them to assist earthquake vicitims

http://www.lahorerealestate.com/EARTHQUAKE-SAT-IMAGES/

90% people in Pakistan cant access these images because of slow connections or slower computers.These easy to download images should helpful in relief and rescue work there.

Image if downloaded first and opened with software using ZOOM do look even more clearer.Try it.Download image and then open and use ZOOM IN .I love this software for image viewing.Fast easy free small and totally bugs free.Best ads and spyware free imaging software on net.

http://www.irfanview.com



Allah Hafiz

thats cool.. I have google earth I have been updating Islamabad now on it cool can see better pics now .. but can anyone tell me if i can see Lahore and upload pics for it on google earth thank u .. please let me know thanks

thats cool.. I have google earth I have been updating Islamabad now on it cool can see better pics now .. but can anyone tell me if i can see Lahore and upload pics for it on google earth thank u .. please let me know thanks

how do you update google earth?

http://www.zki.caf.dlr.de/applications/2005/pakistan/pakistan_2005_en.html


for earthquake pictures

very very high quality pic....lol!!
good work man

hey english boy 'SATELITE' kay spelling to sahi likh.....

Any more pictures?

Any news on a cricket stadium for Islamabad? I read about some upgrades for Jinnah Stadium. Pindi Cricket Stadium is so patethically small for Rawalpindi and Islamabad to share; it's always a sellout no matter who's playing...it's time to either increase it's capacity or build a new one in Islamabad.

Anyone have any pictures of Margalla Road Islamabad?

Why doesnt anyone get pictures of Peer Sahawa?!?!? It is an INCREDIBLE drive up the hill, and the view is breathtaking.. Plus the food is good.:)
Please, someone post pics from Islamabads highest point!

dude a lot of the pictures of islamabad have been taken from pir suhava

dude a lot of the pictures of islamabad have been taken from pir suhava
A lot of those pics are from Margalla hills arent they?
^ The place where they have the giant map of Islamabad?

^The gaint map of islamabad is in shakar pariyan.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/pictures%201/24902046_c4d894964a.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/pictures%201/24902045_e8935fcadb.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/pictures%201/24902047_5650bab229.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/pictures%201/24902048_429c6f3464.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/pictures%201/24902049_59c3d14721.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/pictures%201/37408308_b36dded4ba.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/pictures%201/24897834_cac0f9c446.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/54780468_ac838c1b4a.jpg

arabian nights festival
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/lahore/61857368_0abaee856a.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/pictures%202/8718201_a0abeffee2.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/24/64469715_1c65d23214.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/31/63886748_bbe6675ebc.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/32/54554377_ac7116383d.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/32/45527943_1513ff4f7a.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/6/9878967_1044e3b3f0_b.jpg

Excellent pictures of Islamabad...we need more of them..especially more nightshots :)

Stunning pics!! Thanks for posting!

farhan...thats a stunning night shot pic!

Good work, Shaz n farhan

thnxz :) do you live in isb...if so...(hint hint) ;)

Very nice pics! thanks for sharing

Islamabad is truly THE most cleanest and modern city of Pakistan - the only down side is that its not as lively as Karachi or Lahore.

well I guess that's a plus point for some... that is, it not being lively enough! Some people just live there for its calmness and serenity.

EXCELLENT PICKS FARHAN...I LOVE THEM

well I guess that's a plus point for some... that is, it not being lively enough! Some people just live there for its calmness and serenity.
Thats because everyone who lives there is rich!!!

They like to keep to themselves :sleepy:

Anyways, have they started to charge toll to enter Islamabad?

Farhan is that ur personal Benz??
which model is it?

?s

this thread really needs to be tideid up!! some of the pictures here are GHASTLY!!!!! they do no jutsice to islamabad, and all the old ones should be deleted, or atleast put into another thread for "OLD" pictures.

anyway...here are some NEW pictures.
stunning pic of the mosque
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/8789789898.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/78673545.jpg

our most important road looks like disney land lol
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/4864864.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/4468736.jpg

inzi looks better with his beard
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/564466.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/548665.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/354665.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/5345.jpg

some sort of security arrangements for some reason?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/34.jpg

some nice night shots
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/9.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/8.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/7.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/6.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/5.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/4.jpg

nice modern architecture
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/3.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/2.jpg

does anyone know what that building is in the back...its nice!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/1.jpg

^^ is urban pakistan working now?

abt the building its citibank, n i luv the building. IMO its the best and most stylish building in isb eventhough it hasn't got height.

MAN i miss Islamabad... I really liked it. Unfortunately I only got to see it by car, but as you know, the best way to see a city is on foot:)

And ye olde Hangout is REALLY cool.. It looks like some lounge in Manhattan.
Huka was pretty good to..

so dats the citiank building then...i really like it!

Advertising in any shape or form is not allowed. Take such offtopic crap to the PM system please.

^^ whos that aimed at?

Asfar and everyone who is going offtopic

Google Earth has finished updating its Islamabad / Rawalpindi imagery on the regular program. Now you can view both the cities easily at a high resolution.

This thread is for posting Google Earth pictures of the two cities.

I ll be adding pics later, meanwhile, if you wanna contribute, go ahead and start posting pics!

can u give the link of the software through which i could surf around on google satelite imagery!!

While preparing my wishlist for WMS support in Google Earth I noticed that Google Earth seems to choke on 24 bit PNG images. I kept getting an “unsupported image format” error.

I Googled for the error message and didn’t find much. Can anyone shed some light on this?

Any WMS that provides data in PNG, and which has layers created from raster data sources, will most likely produce 24 bit PNG map images. Aerial photography and satellite imagery look very poor when downgraded to 8 bit/256 colour palette based formats (8 bit PNG and GIF).

can someone tell me why the hell i cant upload Pakistan images new ones it keep saying UNsupported Image Format can someone tell me please what I need to do to make this dam thing work ? Goolge Earth

This topic does not have any images of Islamabad or Rawalpindi. This topic is relaying only information on how to get those pictures.

Only topics containing pictures should be posted in Landscapes and Cityscapes.

firstly why did you delete my post.

and secondly read the first post again. i will bold something for you

This thread is for posting Google Earth pictures of the two cities.

firstly why did you delete my post.

and secondly read the first post again. i will bold something for you

This thread is for posting Google Earth pictures of the two cities.
I missed that line because my graphics card is having some trouble with IE.

Problem solved

PS: If you want to know why your post was deleted just PM me. But i am sure you know why already.

Ending all debates, here are some pictures. Enjoy.

ps. You dont need to do much for getting images like this. Just open google earth, type in Pakistan for search, and zoom in on Islamabad (for some reason, if you type in Islamabad, it will take you to a wrong location near Peshawar). Next find what you want to share, go to file menu, and save image as JPG.


1) The govt. houses

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/Govthouses.jpg

2) Senate, National Assembly, and the Parliament house

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/senatenatassy.jpg

3) Supreme Court and Parliament lodges

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/supremectparllodge.jpg

4) Islamabad Convention Center, and Islamabad Serena

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/Isbconventioncenter.jpg

5) The Stadium

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/stadium.jpg

6) Shah Faisal Mosque

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/Shahfaisalmsq.jpg

7) Some Blue Area Buildings

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/blueareabldgs.jpg

8) The Rawal Dam

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/RawalDam.jpg

9) Capital Park (Fatima Jinnah Park?)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/Capitalpark.jpg

10) An interchange near the airport

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/karachipics1/islamabad/interchange.jpg

You can also remarkably spot the difference between Islamabad's grid planning and Rawalpindi's clutter in striking contrast.

Anyone who can post images of secor F-11?

hey guys....i asked the procedure of checking out the satelite imagery and also abt any software available....can anyone guide me up...!

hey guys....i asked the procedure of checking out the satelite imagery and also abt any software available....can anyone guide me up...!

read above posts.

http://earth.google.com

todays picture
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/farhad1985/DSC_0023.jpg

'Gellato Affairs' opened up right next to Hot Spot and Civili Junction in Ramadan. The interior is well decorated and well illuminated.

Finally a good front picture of the Parliament house!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/farhad1985/DSC_0075.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/34/71456421_46da894b88.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/35/71456419_d2ab2f58a8.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/20/71456420_0884e3dd76.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/35/71186288_27d86f4295.jpg?v=0

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http://static.flickr.com/30/66167222_68fd1a71fe.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/30/66166845_6ac1444c6d.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/28/65023067_f4a0eee9c0.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/32/45527944_d2f4836160.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/21/37867435_6b505b4ed3.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/25/45510016_cdb24b7453.jpg?v=0

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http://static.flickr.com/34/65022779_ebb1aa17b3.jpg?v=0

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http://static.flickr.com/33/59535874_c3a128bd77.jpg?v=0

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http://static.flickr.com/30/55900612_ff3ee9a876.jpg?v=0

http://www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

http://static.flickr.com/23/37293013_f36b44187e.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/21/30539159_6712c6b8f3.jpg?v=0

http://www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

http://static.flickr.com/22/24897832_d8af2ee7c4.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/21/24897834_cac0f9c446.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/22/24897835_88a075b56c.jpg?v=0

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http://static.flickr.com/23/24897837_7233892520.jpg?v=0

http://www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

http://static.flickr.com/7/11293853_984ec6d551.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/7/11293850_3be72adae8.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/9/11293844_aa059b8ba1.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/8/9878673_216f8dca1f.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/7/9878515_ac37b323d8.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/7/9877743_f72f87ee8b.jpg?v=0

WOW farhan great pictures yaar. Keep on posting bro!

Thanks for those great pictures! good effort!

damn good effort man great effor ...do you have larger pictures of the ones from margalla hills. if you do pzlplzplpz post them i want to set them as the wallpaper and have it for my final presentation for class.

our most important road looks like disney land lol
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b388/shaz2005/islamabad/4864864.jpg

Whenever a minister or a VIP comes from a foreign country to visit pak they put up theses flag things

http://static.flickr.com/32/51935375_dde954078d_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/33/51942942_277235abeb.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/28/51935377_347291fdaf.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/27/51935378_af0e7a6da2.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/30/51935373_ef466d4379.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/28/51941939_7a79f54122.jpg?v=0

the mosque in your second last picture in is Malaysia. Not in Islamabad.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/JADI28/32677011-L.jpg
Prime Minister´s secretariat and other buildings

Islamabad cityview from Margalla Hills

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/JADI28/164731_9249.jpg



http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/JADI28/164732_9904.jpg

Wonderful pics JADI

http://www.worldtrucking.info/Laender/Pakistan/Pakistan_3/P3.10.JPG

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/JADI28/32677011-L.jpg
Prime Minister´s secretariat and other buildings

this looks amaaaazing!!!
nice work jadi.

EXCELLENT PICTURE DUDE...just what i wanted :)

Asfar: Here is another one for u. Not as good as the other one


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a5/PM_Lodges.jpg/800px-PM_Lodges.jpg

thanks a lot jadi .... man that pik from the margalla hills was amazing..islamabad is my home and the ONLY place i can live happily. i love it..its like my soul...thanks a lot man for the picture that is the jackpot picture i was lokking for....btw is the picture taken before pir suhava comes oor after :)

Asfar: I found those images on the net...not taken by me..but I presume they have been taken b4 Pir Sohava and even b4 Daman-e-koh.

Now I am leaving for Lahore, Pakistan (hmm 2 hours left) :banana2: :banana2: :banana2: to get married :dance:

If I have time..I´ll take a lot of pictures of Lahore & Islamabad to later add them here on skyscrapercity.com

See ya guys!!!

Asfar: I found those images on the net...not taken by me..but I presume they have been taken b4 Pir Sohava and even b4 Daman-e-koh.

Now I am leaving for Lahore, Pakistan (hmm 2 hours left) :banana2: :banana2: :banana2: to get married :dance:

If I have time..I´ll take a lot of pictures of Lahore & Islamabad to later add them here on skyscrapercity.com

See ya guys!!!

Whoa! CONGRATS!

LMAO that was weird!

Well make sure you take a lot of pictures and enjoy your wedding.

I will also be going to Pakistan in a couple of months to Lahore and a couple of other cities in Pakistan. Possibly even gwadar if i go to Karachi and find a place to stay in Gwadar. If you guys can find me a decent hotel I will definetly go.

JADI ki SHAADI!! :lol: :lol:

Congrats!

jadi becomes a gentle man!!!lolzz.. congrats dude...and yea take LOTS of piks of lahore and islamabad... :)

congrats jadi...ps...take some cool pics ;)

Islamabad always looks amazing at night!!!

welcome to islamabad
http://static.flickr.com/18/71185695_ad28da2c36.jpg?v=0

i just love this picture!!!
http://static.flickr.com/20/74075059_1b8ee30727.jpg?v=0

http://www.digitalbreakout.com/images/CRW_4235_RT16_2.jpg

Dunkin Donuts- opened 15 jan 05
http://www.rehanalvi.com/blog/wp-content/dunkin1.jpg

Sorry but im afraid U r wrong, mash'allah, Shah-Faisal is the WORLD's biggest MOSQUE. Subhanallah, now here's my proof:
http://www.pilotguides.com/destination_guide/asia/pakistan/shah_faisal_mosque.php
or if u don't believe me then SEARCH. It can hold upto 100,000 muslims. Mash'allah

this is a common misperception among pakistanis. its not true. both makkah and medina can accomodate more than a million worshippers. and thats without squeezing. you can add another 500000 in the covered area and the outside area. faisal mosque at one point had the distinction, but this was way before makkah and medina were renovated and upgraded.

wat is the difference between google earth and google earth plus

no doubt Islamabad is having aload Natural beauty but it is lacking in sense of modern infrastructure (High rise,trmas,metro)

I THINK THIS IS A VERY KOOOOOL PIC

http://www.tourism.gov.pk/wallpapers/wallpaper6.jpg

Salam,

I agree. Last picture is very cool asfar! I like it.

Also, can any body point out on Islamabad's map where exactly these new DHA buildings (26 of them i think!) are gonna be built?

Peace.

Man Isloo is gonna look slick once that multi use building by Atkins is done.

Shifa International Hospital
http://www.rehanalvi.com/gallery/albums/random-pics/Picture1.jpg

I don't know if these pictures have been posted here before or not... but I thought I should post them anyhow.

Prime Minister's Secretariat
http://www.nespak.com.pk/services/images/4-1.jpg

Prime Minister's House
http://www.nespak.com.pk/services/images/4-2.jpg

United Bank Limited
http://www.nespak.com.pk/services/images/4-4.jpg

Kidney Centre
http://www.nespak.com.pk/services/images/4-16.jpg

Some unknown building completed 6monthd back in Blue Area G-7 Section opposite to Fresco Sweets. I love the design.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/Techno-Architect/Isloo%20Under%20Construction/107.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/Techno-Architect/Isloo%20Under%20Construction/108.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/Techno-Architect/Isloo%20Under%20Construction/109.jpg

^^^^^^^
4.0 Mega Pixel Camera with a 10x zoom.
I took all three pix from one position.

'Gellato Affairs' opened up right next to Hot Spot and Civili Junction in Ramadan. The interior is well decorated and well illuminated.

thats because the lady who started it with her husband is an interior designer/italian trained chef. gellato affair (literally 'ice cream business') has become one of the biggest entreprenurial success stories in pakistan. they now have seven stores in karachi alone.

Clean and green, beautiful city. :okay:

is

Welcome preparation for the Saudi King by Islamabad :

http://static.flickr.com/38/94047683_c72f720352.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/23/94047682_1990a91a80.jpg?v=0

^ Why would they do it?

Makes us look like beggars or slaves.

total waste of money. could have given it to earthquake refugees

WTF? Hum nain arabs ko sar par charakar rakha hai. Why can't the gov just put up those flags type things like they do for every other foreign minister, king or whatever?
Millions are without electricity and here the government is wasting electricity. If anything like this happened in the UK, ppl wud have protested against it. If i was in isloo, i wud have protested against this stupidity.. they cud put me behind bars for all i care.

Btw nice quality pics farhan.

@ UP, being nice to your guests is not = beggars or slaves.

@ malpensa, this money is nothing compared to what Saudi govt. and Saudi people have donated and what our govt. has put into the earthquake hit areas and still donig alot and will continue doing so for a long time until their full recovery.

@ Skyscraper_guy, sorry mate, but you don't have any idea about International politics.

i agree with gumnaam ...what do u guys want ...to make the king travel to president house and prime minister sectariat on taxi....all this is done because of reasons behind the term "international relations". india did a lot , we should do more ...

More pictures from Islamabad please?

Mind me little knowledge about your city, but I never thought of it to be so green. There'r also many nice new buidlings. What's the population though, because from the pics it doesnt look like a big city.

^ around one million.

Blue Area's Skyline in the background
http://www.belfun.com/Amaury/images/20010824%20Islamabad%20Hotel%20Streets%2001.JPG

http://www.poscojonuo.com/K2/salida%20de%20skardu/islamabad.jpg

http://www.dawn.com/2006/01/10/SlideShow/pic19.jpg

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Man! thats called going overboard with decoration :tongue3: :ohno:

I think it looks amazing since Pakistan is the only place where you would find the roads decorated!

A good Pakistani trait!

Salam,

The second picture of post #133 (the grid planned Islamabad) is a great picture. It shows such a decepline in planning and beauty (especially with Faisal Mosque as focal point), that one feels peaceful.

Peace.

Very pretty but as green and clean Islamabad is, i prefer the dirtiness and crowdedness of Karachi.

Man! thats called going overboard with decoration :tongue3: :ohno:

You could say that again; that stretches right across Blue Area from one end to the other...but it looks nice at night especially...

Very pretty but as green and clean Islamabad is, i prefer the dirtiness and crowdedness of Karachi.
I agree... :)

Not that sleepy is it ;)
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Monument in F9 Park

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Mosque F-10 Markez Islamabad

is the hotel next to jinnah market open yet?

well the construction has not proceeded for many years....its left half way similar to the Al-Faysal Hotel in Melody Market. n there is one behind Caltex Station in F-8 markez, that one too.
All these underconstruction hotels not developing fer so many years provide an unpleasent feeling to visitor visiting after so many year. There should be notice taken by the authorities to do smth regarding these hotels!!

what happen to Sheraton and someone claims theres a Avari being built?

Faizabad Flyover

http://static.flickr.com/43/100771395_4825d1443f_o.jpg

Nice photo man I've been trying to look for a shot just like that....

^^ Nice picture! this photo should also be put in the highways and motorways thread.

is this in Pakistan? looks pretty good.

yes it is in pakistan at the enterance of the capital islamabad

Salam,

Is this Faizabad Interchange? Its pretty cool from a bird's eyeview.

Peace.

Sunset over F-9 Park
http://i.photos.mwg.com/photos/i/f/f110544535.jpg

yes merijanpakistan it is the faizabad interchange

Man Faizabad Interchange is cool! I love these cloverleaves :applause:

Faizabad Flyover

http://static.flickr.com/43/100771395_4825d1443f_o.jpg

Cool!

:)

Beautiful Faisal Mosque :)

http://static.flickr.com/47/106182759_05d6432d36_b.jpg

another onehttp://static.flickr.com/46/106182760_28d0569206_b.jpg

Credits:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbukhari/

Wow! I didn't thought that Islamabad is that beautiful

Wow! I didn't thought that Islamabad is that beautiful

In the bbc news clip when President Bush was in Pakistan - Islamabad looked a really beautiful place - real modern city - lush green.

http://static.flickr.com/41/97249267_7277d2b61b.jpg?v=0

Monument in F9 Park


This monument looks exactly like the one which is outside the Provincial Assembly in Lahore. I believe, JADI had posted its pic few months back.

Yes, it looks like a replica of the one in Lahore. Anyone have any idea what the heck the momument is for?

Now days driving and commuting around Islamabad is a nightmare, a journey that used to take 10 minutes atleast takes 45 minuts now because of the traffic problems, Islamabad needs atleast 12 underpasses and 3 flyovers.

I thought Islamabad was a quiet city with not much population and not alot of traffic.

This must mean population increasing as more jobs probably available in islamabad - also must be more activities in islamabad compared to before.

http://static.flickr.com/38/111899485_a074210c44_b.jpg

Islamabad skyline as seen from Shaker Prian. You can also see verious trees planted by visiting Head of states.

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Daman-e-Kho at Night

http://static.flickr.com/41/121097074_4b2f7826d3_o.jpg

Faisal Mosque
At night from the Lookout point at Daman-Kho

http://static.flickr.com/42/121096822_6cecd9be90_o.jpg

Road to the Lookout Point

http://static.flickr.com/48/121096224_a25bf15e85_o.jpg

^ These pictures are simply beautiful!!!

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no doubt islamabad is the most beautiful city in Pakistan

http://static.flickr.com/34/121727847_ff16ca9295_o.jpg

WHR u Goin 4 Hiking Boyz!!

nice pix !!
but plz do mention the location fer others to no!!

any idea what the per capita income of an average Islamabad resident is in comparison to the rest of Pakistan? twice as rich?

Islamabad average income US$ 3,173 (year 2000)
http://www.pathfinder.com/asiaweek/features/asiacities2000/cities.intro.html

Karachi average income US$ 2,380 (year 2000)
http://www.pathfinder.com/asiaweek/features/asiacities2000/38karachi.html

Pakistan's per capita income is US$736 for the year 2005
http://ko.offroadpakistan.com/pakistan/2005_06/economic_survey_of_pakistan_2005.html

a lot has changed in 5 years... i hope they come out with more updated figures soon

Islamabad average income US$ 3,173 (year 2000)
http://www.pathfinder.com/asiaweek/features/asiacities2000/cities.intro.html

Karachi average income US$ 2,380 (year 2000)
http://www.pathfinder.com/asiaweek/features/asiacities2000/38karachi.html

Pakistan's per capita income is US$736 for the year 2005
http://ko.offroadpakistan.com/pakistan/2005_06/economic_survey_of_pakistan_2005.html


Comparing Islamabad with any other of Pakistan's older cities is a farce. You can see the reality 20 minutes away from zero point as you drive towards Ravalpindi.

^^ I was just answering Kashmiris question, whilst highlighting the inequality in Pakistan. From where i found Islamabad's data, i also found karachi's, so i thought i'll post it as well. I was in no way comparing Islambad with one of Pakistan's 'older' city, that was your own assumption. So why the jalan?

Per capita income: $736, almost 12 per cent higher than last years $657.

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^^ interesting pics. if you read the comments with those pics on flickr the guy says he came for a kidney operation in pakistan...i hope it wasnt one of those "buy from the poor" deals??

I heard Pakistan has overtaken India and become the 'Kidney Hub' of the world. Sad Indeed.

are these pictures like recent? and are they of that foreign looking guy who has a picture in front of faisal masjid

yep asfar theyre all his on flickr and pretty new

http://static.flickr.com/51/137081213_7553c7cbd9_o.jpg

Bird's Eyeview

http://static.flickr.com/54/136922612_3d5e00ee82_o.jpg

Lunar Flare

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Pirsuhawa Night

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Rush Hour

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March Morning

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Margallah Rd, Chang's place.

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Rush Hour

http://static.flickr.com/47/136911149_7b32defbd8_o.jpg


Do they not pay any attention to maintenance?

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I just love Islamabad..!

The Blue Area seems pretty impressive.

rainbow

http://www.thepost.com.pk/images/MainBig_Image/286.jpg

Just looks amazing ... and the motor cyclist wear helmets!

Coz he's a Traffic Police personal. :)

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Nice pics!

Islamabad has her own charm.

Islamabad has her own charm.
but no comparison to Lahore :)

Ya! but Isloo is building faster because its "CAPITAL". :)

islamabad can be just like Dubai if the price of land was lowered but i guess the government is not that smart.

islamabad can be just like Dubai if the price of land was lowered but i guess the government is not that smart.
we have to struggle first to make our country's economic position more better ,then we can expect to have cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi etc...

^^whats wid de word "paki"!!!!! were here tryin to remove it and den u come along...not a smart move.

anyway....isloos lukin good.

Amazing !

Sunset in Islamabad - Pakistan
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streets of islamabad
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Islamabad - near Jinnah Super market
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Peer Sohawa Road - Islamabad
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Islamabad Night
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Islamabad - Sculpture
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Near Islamabad
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One thing I notice from one of the pictures is alot of traffic building up in Islamabad. Islamabad was known to be a dead city I guess this is slowly changing.

my street
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Rugby Ground outside the street
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A park
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Depilex Men
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F-10 Markaz
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F-10 Markaz Main Double Road
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Silver Oaks Luxury Apartments (F-10)
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Site Office
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Construction Site
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Approaching F-10 roundabout
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Towards Blue Area
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Atkins
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Blue Area
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Roshan Centre, Blue Area
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Road Construction
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People are still learning to make straight lines
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Kulsum Plaza
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^^^Amazingly clean and beautiful! Great pictures!

Atkins
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You mean the construction HAS started? :eek2:
Let me put this in it's own thread aswell!

On second thought, why do I feel this is NOT Atkins? This is desi style of construction and I'm sure they wouldn't be building it like this!

Excellent pictures Farhad! Thanks for sharing.

A while back I read somewhere that the Islamabad authorities wanted to expand Islamabad on the other side of some mountains. It would be the new Islamabad. Does anyone have more information on this?

I never heard of such a proposal, but maybe someone can shed more light on this?