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Why Was Islamabad Chosen As The New Capital Of Pakistan?

Islamabad was selected as the new capital for several strategic and practical reasons:

  • Geographical Advantage: Located on the Pothohar Plateau, Islamabad is central, providing balanced access from all provinces.
  • Security: Its inland position is safer from coastal threats than Karachi, and it’s close to military headquarters in Rawalpindi for defense purposes.
  • Climatic And Environmental Factors: Islamabad enjoys a milder, healthier climate surrounded by hills and green landscapes.
  • Planned Development: Unlike the crowded and commercially dominated Karachi, Islamabad was designed from scratch for government functionality, efficiency, and modern living.
  • Minimizing Political And Commercial Interference: Distancing administrative operations from Karachi’s political and business turmoil was a key goal.

These factors combined made Islamabad ideal for fostering a new era of governance, unity, and progress in Pakistan.