City history
Tracing the evolution of Pakistan's planned capital from its roots on the Potohar plateau to its status as a modern administrative center and architectural landmark.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"Land of the Pothohar"
The region where Islamabad was built was historically part of the Potohar plateau, inhabited by various local tribes long before the city's modern urban development began.
City of Islam
The name was specifically selected for the newly planned capital city during its foundational period in the 1960s to reflect the nation's religious identity.
Chapter two
Pakistan adopted a unified standard time of UTC+5 to maintain administrative consistency across the newly formed nation following its independence.
Chapter three
The master plan for the capital was initiated by the Greek architect Constantinos Doxiadis to create a functional, modern, and organized urban environment.
Islamabad officially became the seat of government, replacing Karachi as the national capital during this pivotal administrative and political transition period.
The mosque was completed in this year, becoming a central spiritual and architectural symbol for the residents of the city and the nation.