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Islamabad Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is located against the backdrop of Margalla Hills at the northern edge of Potohar Plateau. In contrast to its twin city Rawalpindi, it is lush green, spacious and peaceful. Most travelers will prefer the hustle and bustle of Pindi, but Islamabad has all the embassies and some other very useful institutions for travelers, so it is quite likely you will at least be coming over from Pindi a few times. Furthermore, Islamabad has couple of good museums which are worthwhile to visit while you are waiting for your Chinese visa. Head for Garden Avenue to see the Islamabad Museum and the Natural History Museum The master plan of this most modern city was prepared in 1960 by M/S Constantions doxiades, a Greek firm of Architects. Construction was started in October 1961. The city came into life on 26 October 1966, when the first office building of Islamabad was occupied. It is modern and carefully planned city. There are ample opportunities for walking, jogging, hiking and trekking around Islamabad in the Margalla Hills.
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