Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Major cities in Pakistan

Islamabad:
Islamabad, Pakistan's Capital, is a new fully planned city located at the base of the Margalla Hills. It became the capital of the country in 1959. It is a picturesque place surrounded by hills and houses the Presidency, The Parliament and Faisal Masjid. The scenic Rawal Dam is located close by Islamabad is second to Karachi in attracting the most number of tourists.

Karachi:
Karachi is the birthplace of Quaid-e-Azam Muhamad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. It is the largest city and the biggest industrial and commercial center of the nation. It was the capital of Pakistan for several years till Islamabad was developed. At present, it is the capital of Sindh and is Pakistan's main seaport. It is estimated that largest number of tourists visit Karachi. It is the main point of entry for tourists coming by air. Karachi has a number attractive beaches. Clifton Beach is among the most well know. It also has a large amusement park for children. Sandspit, Hawkes Bay and Paradise point are excellent places to relax, but swimming should be avoided between june and August when turbulent waves are generated by the monsoon winds. The mausoleum of the Quiad-e-Azam, The National Museum and other art galleries are places worth visiting.

Lahore:
Lahore is the second largest city in Pakistan and is the provisional capital of Punjab. It is a historical city and is teeming with fascinating monuments and buildings, including the Badshai Masjid, The Lahore Fort, The Lahore Resolution, Shalamar Bagh, Jahangir's Tomb, Minar e Pakistan. The tom b of Allama Iqbal, Pakistan's national poet, is also located there. The city has several museums and so many gardens that it is sometimes referred to as the City of Gardens. Next to Karachi and Islamabad, the greatest number of foreign tourists visit Lahore.

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