Photos of Islamabad.
Islamabad, located in the Pothohar Plateau, is the capital of Pakistan. After the creation of Pakistan, Karachi was declared as the capital of new-born county. After the construction of Islamabad during early 1960s, the capital was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad.
Aerial View of Islamabad from 9,500 feet AMSL. Khanpur Dam can be viewed in the backdrop. Photo by Tahir Khan Kayani (Pakistan Professional Photographers).
An Aerial view of Lake View Park, Islamabad. Banni Gala is in the Background. Lake View Park provides following facilities:-
Sitting Pagoda, Picnic Point, Ibex Club, Rock Climbing Gym, Motor Sports Ranch, Fancy Aviary, Festival Arena, Passenger Road Train, Paintball Battlefield, Boating Area, Fishing Area and Swimming Pool. Photo by Hydaspes’ Lightbox.
A Beautiful view of Islamabd and Rawal Dam. Rawal Dam has been built over Rawal Lake that provides water to the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Photo by Babar Wasiem.
A Road in Islambabd
An Extremely Beautiful View of Faisal Mosque
Aerial View of Faisal Mosque, Islamabad
Beautiful View of Faisal Mosque, Islamabad. Faisal Mosque is a landmark of Islamabad. This largest mosque of Pakistan is located at the foot of Margalla Hills. It was designed by Vedat Dalokay, a Turkish architect. The mosque bears the name of Saudi King, Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who gave a grant of $120 million for its construction. The construction of the mosque began in 1976 and was completed in 1986. Photo by Umar Hassan Cheema, 14 Apr 2012.
Beautiful View of Faisal Mosque, Islamabad
Faisal Mosque at Night
Night View of Faisal Mosque
Faisal Mosque Under Construction
Low Clouds Over Margalla Hills, Islamabad
Night View of Islamabad with Rawal Lake at the Background
Prime Minister House, Islamabad
Islamabad Immediately after Rain
Islamabad, the Beautiful
Islamabad, the Beautiful City
Monal Restaurant at Pir Sohawa, Islamabad. Photo by Umar Hassan Cheema, 12 April 2012.
Lunch at Monal, Pir Sohawa, Islamabad. Photo by Umar Hassan Cheema, 14 April 2012.
A Road in Islamabad, Margalla Hills in the Back
Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad
Snowfall in Islamabad
Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad. See their official website (Shifa International Hospital) for more details and online appointments.
A Golf Course in Islamabad
Photos of Islamabad: Lake View, Rawal Dam, Islamabad
Photos of Islamabad: Siadpur Village Entrance, Islamabad
Saidpur Village, Islamabad
A Lake in Margalla Hills, Islamabad. It is ahead of Pir Sohawa.
Daman-e-Koh, Islamabad. Photo courtesy; Imran Shakeel.
Daman-e-Koh, Islamabad
Photos of Islamabad: Bab ul Quaid, Gate of Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
Photos of Islamabad: Lal Masjid, Islamabad. It was built in 1965 and has been named by the locals as’Lal Masjid‘ (Red Mosque) for its bright red walls.
Photos of Islamabad: Hiking Trail No. 5 (Dara Janglan)
Hiking Trail No. 5, Islamabad (Photo: Hassan Nazir Malhi)
Photos of Islamabad: St. Thomas’ Church, Islamabad
Photos of Islamabad: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Kaghan Road, F-8/4, Islamabad. Photo by Khalid Mahmood.
Photos of Islamabad: Road Leading to Simly Dam, Islamabad
Photos of Islamabad: A Serene View of Islamabad in 1969
Photos of Islamabad: Construction of Rawal Dam in Early 1960s. Photo from the album of Syed Ghiasuddin Ahmed who was Commissioner Rawalpindi in early 1960s (Courtesy Syed Ali Hamid).
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Thank you, very nice collection, feeling fresh.
God has provided so nice and wonderful place. We should be thankful to our God.
I love my capital city Islamabad because I think our heaven is here. Islamabad is the most beautiful city of our country.
What a wonderful memories ,I really appreciated
This is something very beautiful, a very extraordinary Collection of photos. Keep it up for other cities also.
Beautiful, gorgeous, and what more? Islamabad transcends just Islam, the prominent root at its name! It’s a viewers delight to view the lake side and other photos of even modern day Islamabad in the genteel veil of the back drop of the terrain nature!
Does anyone know the exact location of the heart shaped lake in Pir Sohawa area ? please guide me.
You can get more rare old photos of Islamabad at the Government office in G-11, the Parliament House building, etc.
Dear Masror Hausen,
You have mentioned to get rare old photos of Islamabad. Can you please indicate the exact government office?
hanks
This is a very nice collection of photos. I love Islamabad.
I also love Islamabad..even though I am not its resident.
Most respected sir, your collection is the best. Thank you.