Islamabad

Islamabad is the capital city of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It is the country's ninth-most populous city with a population of over 1.2 million people and is federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of the Islamabad Capital Territory. Built as a planned city in the 1960s and established in 1967, it replaced Karachi as Pakistan's national capital.

Some of the key events about Islamabad

1960
The city was designated as Pakistan's new capital, replacing Karachi
1965
Construction of the iconic Shah Faisal Mosque began, becoming one of the largest mosques in the world
1965
The city was planned and constructed as a new capital, displacing local residents and altering the landscape
1970
Quaid-i-Azam University, one of Pakistan's top higher education institutions, was established
1976
The National Monument of Pakistan was inaugurated, symbolizing the nation's unity
1979
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad was attacked and burned by a mob, resulting in two American deaths
1980
The Pakistan Museum of Natural History opened its doors to the public
1988
The Faisal Mosque was completed and opened for worship
1988
A massive explosion at an arms depot killed over 100 people and injured thousands
1998
The Pakistan Monument Museum was established to showcase the country's history and culture
2005
The Lok Virsa Museum, dedicated to Pakistani folk heritage, was renovated and expanded
2007
A suicide bombing at the Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) killed 13 people during a government siege
2008
The Centaurus, a major mixed-use real estate development, began construction
2008
The Marriott Hotel bombing killed at least 54 people and injured hundreds more
2009
A suicide attack on the UN's World Food Programme office killed five staff members
2011
The city experienced severe flooding, causing widespread damage and displacement
2013
A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque killed 23 people and injured over 50
2014
The Pakistan-China Friendship Centre was inaugurated, strengthening bilateral relations
2014
Anti-government protesters stormed the state television headquarters, temporarily taking it off air
2022
A suicide bombing at a mosque in the police headquarters killed 101 people and injured over 200

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