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Pakistan Museum of Natural History: A Guide for Visitors
This article explains what the Pakistan Museum of Natural History is its history what there is to see and how it fits into the appeal of the Shakarparian area. Written for anyone getting to know Islamabad it covers both the museum itself and its setting among the capital's cultural landmarks.
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Saint Thomas Church and Islamabad's Places of Worship
This article looks at Saint Thomas Church and the range of places of worship in Islamabad covering their history architecture and role as community and heritage landmarks. Written for anyone getting to know the capital it treats these sites as part of the city's fabric with respect for the communities...
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Shah Allah Ditta Caves: History of the Ancient Caves Near Islamabad
The Shah Allah Ditta Caves is believed to be around 2400 years old situated beside a centuries old village on an ancient route once travelled by armies and traders. Carved into the rock and marked with old paintings the caves carry the layered history of Buddhist monks Hindu ascetics and...
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Lake View Park Islamabad: Attractions and Things to Do
Lake View Park is situated on the shore of Rawal Lake, on the eastern side of Islamabad and it is one of the capital's most popular places for a family day out. Set against the water and the backdrop of the Margalla Hills. It brings together green lawns, a huge...
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Margalla Hills Hiking Trails: A Complete Guide to Trails 1 to 6
The Margalla Hills rise along the northern edge of Islamabad and threading through them is a network of hiking trails that has made the capital one of the best cities in the country for walking and climbing. Numbered Trail 1 through Trail 6, these routes climb from the foothills through...
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Japanese Park and the Marghazar Zoo Area: A Guide for Families
At the foot of the Margalla Hills, near the start of the road that climbs to Daman e Koh and Pir Sohawa, is situated a green recreational area long known to families in Islamabad. The Japanese Children's Park and the neighbouring grounds of the former Marghazar Zoo have been a...
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Fatima Jinnah Park (F 9 Park): Islamabad's Largest Park
Fatima Jinnah Park is known to most people as F 9 Park, is the largest park in Islamabad, a vast green space that fills the whole of Sector F 9 in the centre of the capital. Covering around 750 acres, it offers jogging tracks, gardens, sports facilities, an entertainment complex...
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Pir Sohawa Islamabad: A Guide to the Hilltop Getaway
Pir Sohawa is situated at the top of the Margalla Hills, high above Islamabad, offering some of the best views in the capital region. A winding road climbs through the forest to reach it, passing scenic points along the way and at the summit visitors are rewarded with a sweeping...
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Saidpur Village Islamabad: A Historic Village in the Margalla Hills
Saidpur Village is situated in a ravine in the foot of the Margalla Hills on the northern edge of Islamabad the capital. It is one of the oldest settlements in the area, with a history stretching back around five centuries. Today it draws visitors with its old buildings, cobbled streets,...
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Lok Virsa Museum Islamabad: Guide to the Heritage Museum
The Lok Virsa Museum is situated in the Shakarparian Hills of Islamabad, a place dedicated to the folk culture and traditions of Pakistan. It is the largest museum in the country, holding the crafts, costumes, music and everyday heritage of communities from every province and region.
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Supreme Court of Pakistan Building: Architecture & History
The Supreme Court of Pakistan building is situated in the Red Zone of Islamabad, among the country's main institutions of state. As the home of the country's highest court, it is one of the most important buildings in the capital and its modernist design, by a celebrated Japanese architect, makes...
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Aiwan e Sadr Islamabad: A Look at the Presidency Building
Aiwan e Sadr, the official presidency of Pakistan, is situated on Constitution Avenue in the Red Zone of Islamabad. With its white, step pyramid form set among the country's main government buildings, it is one of the most significant structures in the capital, though its role keeps it largely out...
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