Built as a planned city in the 1960s and established in 1967, it replaced Karachi as Pakistan's national capital.

5 days ago · Islamabad, city, capital of Pakistan, on the Potwar Plateau, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Rawalpindi, the former interim capital. The city’s site was chosen in 1959 after Karachi was …

Nov 11, 2025 · A bombing in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Tuesday killed 12 people and injured another 20 – marking the worst suicide attack to rock the city in nearly two decades.

Nov 11, 2025 · Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif says India behind attack in the capital Islamabad that killed at least 12 people today.

Oct 9, 2025 · Islamabad’s charm lies in its peaceful balance between progress and nature. To make the most of your stay, plan your trip with our practical guides to flights, hotels, …

Islamabad is one of the youngest capital cities in South Asia. Built to replace Karachi as the federal capital in 1960, it was strategically chosen for its central location, proximity to …

Nov 11, 2025 · An attack on a courthouse in Islamabad was the first major assault to hit Islamabad in more than a decade.