Islamabad Capital Territory

Coordinates: 33°44′15″N 73°08′51″E / 33.73750°N 73.14750°E / 33.73750; 73.14750
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This article is about the administrative division of the Federal territory of Pakistan. For the capital city, see Islamabad. For other uses, see Islamabad (disambiguation).

Islamabad Capital Territory
وفاقی دارالحکومت
Union Councils
50[citation needed]
Websitewww.ictadministration.gov.pk/

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT;

NA-54 constituencies and by four seats in the Senate
.

History

In 1960, land was transferred from

Karachi Federal Capital Territory and establish Pakistan's new capital. According to the 1960s master plan, the Capital Territory included Rawalpindi, and was to be composed of the following parts:[8]

  • Rawalpindi, 259 square kilometres (100 sq mi)
  • Islamabad Urban, 220.15 square kilometres (85.00 sq mi)
  • Margalla Hills, 220.15 square kilometres (85.00 sq mi)
  • Islamabad Rural, 466.20 square kilometres (180.00 sq mi)[4]

However, Rawalpindi was eventually excluded from the Islamabad master plan in the 1980s.[8]

Administration

The five zones and sectors of Islamabad

Zones

Map showing the five zones of Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Islamabad is subdivided into five zones:[9][10]

  • Zone I: Designated for urban development and federal government institutions
  • Zone II: Designated for urban development
  • Zone III: Designated for rural development
  • Zone IV: Designated for rural development
  • Zone V: Designated for rural development

Sectors

Main article: Sectors of Islamabad

Union councils

Islamabad Capital Territory comprises urban and rural areas. The rural consists of 23 union councils, comprising 133 villages, while urban has 27 union councils.[11]

Union Councils of Islamabad Capital Territory
UC # Chief locality Localities within jurisdiction
1 Saidpur Said Pur, Gokina, Talhar
2 Noorpur Shahan Noorpur Shahan, Ratta Hutar
3 Mal Pur Mal Pur, Romali, Nariyas, Phadu, Shahdrah Khurd, Shahdrah Kalan, Mandala, Jang Begial, Subban Syedan, Mangial, Quaid-e-Azam University
4 Kot Hathial (Shamal) Kot Hathial, Bhara Kahu, Nayiabadi, Muhallah Alnoor, Muhallah Ban, Muhallah Malkan, Dhok Syedan
5 Kot Hathial (Janoob) Kot Hathial, Nainsukh, Barakahu, Behra Syedan, Muhallah Ghousia, Sharak-e-Madina, Dhok Jilani, Muhallah Malikabad
6 Phulgran Phulgran, Phul Garan, Dhok Kuch, Abbasiabad, Dhok Badhan, Muhallah Kangar, Mahallah Ranjpuran, Shahpur, Bobry, Karlot Chattar, Mohra Rajpoota, Muhallah Sumbul, Bani Gala
7 Pind Begwal Pind Begwal, Bainala, Maira Biguwal, Atthal, Dhok Sajjal, Dhok Nanda Sihali, Jandala, Simli
8 Tumair Tumair, Pihont, Chakhtan, Darkalam, Kanjnah
9 Charah Charah, Dhok Maira, Dhok Las, Kiani, Dhok Haveli
10 Kirpa Kirpa, Ladhiot Syedan, Pind Malikan, Dhok Ban, Bhimbar Tarar, Mahallah Haveli Rajgan, Mehfozabad, Chaniol, Muhallah Chaudrian, Ara, Gora Mast, Dhok Jogian Harnu, Chauntra Sogran
11 Mughal Mughal, Hardoghar, Kangota Gujjran Sihala, Hondamial, Nara Syedan, Chuchkal Chakiyan, Chak Kamdar
12 Rawat Rawat, Bhangrial Kalan, Banni Saran, Mohra Nagial, Sawan, Bagga Shaikhan
13
Humak
 Humak, Kaniyal, Gora Syedan, Niazian
14 Sihala Sihala Khurd, Maira Dakhli, Bhandar Sihala, Jarki Sihala, Gagri Sihala, Jhundla, Kangota Syedan, Gura Mistriyan
15 Lohi Bhair Lohi Bhar, Shahrak-e-Korang, Bagh-e-Sawan, Shahrak-e-Pakistan
16 Darwala Darwala, Dhaliala, Panwal, Chucha Sheikhiyan, Bhair, Kanghar, Sher Ghamial, Dhok Kavgar, Kathrial, Chucha, Dhok Kashimiriya, Harn maira, Malali, Bun koutha, Pahg Panwal, Farash, Bangiyal
17
Koral
Koral
, Tarlai Khurd, Gangal, Chaklala, Shareefabad, Gohra Sardar, Tarlai
18 Khana Dak Khana Dak, Dhok Jabba, Pindorian, Shahrak-e-Bilal, Shahrak-e-Barma, Shahrak-e-Madina, Muhallah Wahid Abad, Shahrak-e-Masih)
19
Tarlai Kalan
 Tarlai Kalan, Irfanabad, Chappar Meer Khanal, Sahana
20
Ali Pur
Ali Pur
, Alipur,Jhang Syedan,Partal, Khadrapar, Farash,
21 Sohan Sohan Dehati, Khana Kak, Shakrial, Shakrial (Sharki)
22 Chak Shahzad Chak Shahzad, Chak Bihra Shigh, Jaba Teli, Sohana, Pandori, Chhatta Bakhtawar, Bohan, Dhoke Sharaf, Mujuhan
23 Kuri Kuri, Malot, Rakh Bani Gala, Rihara, Mohra Jujan
24 Shahrak-e-Rawal Shahrak-e-Rawal, Shahrak-e-Margala, Sumbal Korakh, Puna Faqeeran, Mohrian
25 Sector F-6 F-6/1, F-6/2, F-6/3, F-6/4, Farooqi Bazar, Madni Masjid, Dhobi Gat
26 Sector G-6/1
27 Sector G-6 Sector G-6/2, Sector G-6/3 & Sector G-6/4
28 Sector F-7, F-8, F-9
29 Sector F-10, F-11
30 Sector G-7/3, G-7/4
31 Sector G-7/1, G-7/2
32 Sector G-8/3, G-8/4
33 Sector G-8/1, G-8/2
34 Sector G-9 Sector G-9/1, G-9/3, G-9/4
35 Sector G-9/2
36 Sector G-10/3, G-10/4
37 Sector G-10/1, G-10/2
38 Sector G-11 Sector G-11/1, G-11/2, G-11/3, G-11/4
39 Maira Sumbal Jaffar Maira Sumbal Jaffar, Golra Sharif, Badia Rusmat Khan, Maira Akku, Dhareek Mohri, Shahrak-e-Effaq
40
G-13
40 Sector I-8 Sector I-8/1,I8/2,I8/3,I8/4
41 Sector I-9
42 Sector I-10/1
43 Sector I-10 Sector I-10/2, I-10/3, I-10/4
44 Bokra Bokra, Haji Complex, Soria Harboza, Mouza Sorain, Peer Wadhai, Shahrak-e-Iqbal
45 Jhangi Saydan
46 Village Noon Badhana Kalan, Dhoke Makhan, ETC
47 Tarnol
48 Sarai Kharbooza
49 Shah Allah Ditta
50 Golra Sharif

Climate

Main article: Climate of Islamabad
Islamabad's deciduous trees colours in Autumn, Ataturk Avenue

Seasons

The climate of Islamabad has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa), with five seasons: winter (November–February), spring (March and April), summer (May and June), rainy monsoon (July and August), and autumn (September and October).

Temperatures

The temperatures range from 13 °C (55 °F) in January to 38 °C (100 °F) in June. The hottest month is June, where average highs routinely exceed 38 °C (100.4 °F), while the coolest month is January. The highest recorded temperature was 46.6 °C (115.9 °F) on 23 June 2005 while the lowest temperature was −6 °C (21.2 °F) on 17 January 1967.[12][13] Winters generally feature dense fog in the mornings and sunny afternoons. In the city, temperatures stay mild, with snowfall over the higher elevations points on nearby hill stations, notably Murree and Nathia Gali.

Precipitation

The wettest month is July, with heavy rainfalls and evening

thunderstorms with the possibility of cloudburst and flooding. Highest monthly rainfall of 743.3 millimetres (29.26 in) was recorded during July 1995.[14] On 23 July 2001, Islamabad received a record breaking 620 millimetres (24 in) of rainfall in just 10 hours. It was the heaviest rainfall in Islamabad in the past 100 years and the highest rainfall in 24 hours as well.[15][16]
The city has also experienced snowfall on a number of occasions. Islamabad's
Simli, and Khanpur Dam. The latter is located on the Haro River near the town of Khanpur
, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Islamabad. Simli Dam is 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Islamabad.

Vegetation

Around 220 acres (89 ha) of the city consists of the

Islamabad Highway, covering an area of 1,087 acres (440 ha).[17]

Climate data for Islamabad (1991-2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.1
(86.2) 		30.0
(86.0) 		37.0
(98.6) 		44.0
(111.2) 		45.6
(114.1) 		50.0
(122.0) 		45.0
(113.0) 		42.0
(107.6) 		38.1
(100.6) 		38.0
(100.4) 		32.2
(90.0) 		28.3
(82.9) 		50.0
(122.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 17.7
(63.9) 		20.0
(68.0) 		24.8
(76.6) 		30.6
(87.1) 		36.1
(97.0) 		38.3
(100.9) 		35.4
(95.7) 		33.9
(93.0) 		33.4
(92.1) 		30.9
(87.6) 		25.4
(77.7) 		20.4
(68.7) 		28.9
(84.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 10.7
(51.3) 		13.4
(56.1) 		18.1
(64.6) 		23.6
(74.5) 		28.7
(83.7) 		31.4
(88.5) 		30.1
(86.2) 		29.1
(84.4) 		27.6
(81.7) 		23.3
(73.9) 		17.3
(63.1) 		12.5
(54.5) 		22.2
(71.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 3.6
(38.5) 		6.8
(44.2) 		11.4
(52.5) 		16.6
(61.9) 		21.5
(70.7) 		24.5
(76.1) 		24.9
(76.8) 		24.2
(75.6) 		21.7
(71.1) 		15.6
(60.1) 		9.1
(48.4) 		4.7
(40.5) 		15.4
(59.7)
Record low °C (°F) −6
(21) 		−5.0
(23.0) 		−3.8
(25.2) 		2.1
(35.8) 		5.5
(41.9) 		13
(55) 		15.2
(59.4) 		14.5
(58.1) 		13.3
(55.9) 		5.7
(42.3) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		−6.0
(21.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 55.2
(2.17) 		99.5
(3.92) 		96.5
(3.80) 		58.1
(2.29) 		39.9
(1.57) 		78.4
(3.09) 		310.6
(12.23) 		317.0
(12.48) 		135.4
(5.33) 		34.4
(1.35) 		17.7
(0.70) 		25.9
(1.02) 		1,268.6
(49.95)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 4.7 8.0 7.3 6.1 5.2 6.0 12.3 11.9 6.4 2.9 2.0 2.0 74.8
Mean monthly sunshine hours 195.7 187.1 202.3 252.4 319.0 300.1 264.4 250.7 262.2 275.5 247.9 195.6 2,952.9
Source 1: NOAA (sun, 1961-1990)[18][19]
Source 2: PMD (extremes)[20]

Cityscape

Civic administration

See also: ICT Administration and Capital Development Authority (Islamabad)

The main administrative authority of the city is Islamabad Capital Territory Administration with some help from Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad and Capital Development Authority (CDA), which oversees the planning, development, construction, and administration of the city. Islamabad Capital Territory is divided into eight zones: Administrative Zone, Commercial District, Educational Sector, Industrial Sector, Diplomatic Enclave, Residential Areas, Rural Areas and Green Area.

Islamabad city is divided into five major zones: Zone I, Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV, and Zone V. Out of these, Zone IV is the largest in area. All sectors of Ghouri Town (1, 2, 3, VIP, 5, 4-A, 4-B, 4-C, 5-A, 5-B and sector 7) are located in this zone. Zone I consists mainly of all the developed residential sectors, while Zone II consists of the under-developed residential sectors. Each residential sector is identified by a letter of the alphabet and a number, and covers an area of approximately 4 square kilometres. The sectors are lettered from A to I, and each sector is divided into four numbered sub-sectors.[21]

Sectors

Series A, B, and C are still underdeveloped. The D series has seven sectors (D-11 to D-17), of which only sector D-12 is completely developed. This series is located at the foot of Margalla Hills.

Centaurus complex will be one of the major landmarks of the F-8 sector.[22] G sectors are numbered G-5 through G-17. Some important places include the Jinnah Convention Center and Serena Hotel in G-5, the Red Mosque in G-6, and the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, the largest medical complex in the capital, located in G-8.[22]

The H sectors are numbered H-8 through H-17. The H sectors are mostly dedicated to educational and health institutions.

Rawal Lake is in this zone. Zone IV and V consist of Islamabad Park, and rural areas of the city. The Soan River
flows into the city through Zone V.

Demographics

Further information: Demographics of Islamabad

Language

Further information: Tribes and clans of the Pothohar Plateau
First languages of Islamabad
(2017 Census)[26]
Punjabi
 
 52.27%
Pashto
 
 18.5%
Urdu
 
 12.23%
Hindko
 
 6.4%
Kashmiri
 
 2.1%
Saraiki
 
 2.12%
Sindhi
 
 0.77%
Balochi
 
 0.15%

While urban Islamabad is home to people from all over Pakistan as well as expatriates, in the rural areas a number of Pothohari speaking tribal communities can still be recognised.[27]

Religion

Jews, form just 0.03% combined.[28]

Religion in Islamabad Territory, Pakistan[29]

  
Ahmadi
(0.4%)

Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area

Main article: Islamabad–Rawalpindi metropolitan area
See also:
List of places in Islamabad

When the master plan for Islamabad was drawn up in 1960, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with the adjoining areas, was to be integrated to form a large metropolitan area called Islamabad/Rawalpindi Metropolitan Area. The area would consist of the developing Islamabad, the old colonial cantonment city of Rawalpindi, and Margalla Hills National Park, including surrounding rural areas.[30][31] However, Islamabad city is part of the Islamabad Capital Territory, while Rawalpindi is part of Rawalpindi District, which is part of province of Punjab.[32]

Initially, it was proposed that the three areas would be connected by four major highways: Murree Highway,

Islamabad Highway, Soan Highway, and Capital Highway. However, to date, only two highways have been constructed: Srinagar Highway (formerly known as Murree Highway and later as Kashmir Highway) and Islamabad Highway.[31] Plans of constructing Margalla Avenue are also underway.[33] Islamabad is the hub all the governmental activities while Rawalpindi is the centre of all industrial, commercial, and military activities. The two cities are considered sister cities and are highly interdependent.[30]

Economy

Main article: Economy of Islamabad
Islamabad Stock Exchange
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited

Islamabad is a net contributor to the Pakistani economy, as whilst having only 0.8% of the country's population, it contributes 1% to the country's GDP.

corporate bodies and 18 individual members. The average daily turnover of the stock exchange is over 1 million shares.[36] As of 2012, Islamabad LTU (Large Tax Unit) was responsible for Rs 371 billion in tax revenue, which amounts to 20% of all the revenue collected by Federal Board of Revenue.[37]

Islamabad has seen an expansion in

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd. are based in Islamabad. Headquarters of all major telecommunication operators such as PTCL, Mobilink, Telenor, Ufone, and China Mobile are located in Islamabad. Being an expensive city, the prices of most of fruits, vegetable and poultry items increased in Islamabad during the year 2015-2020[39]

Tourism

Main article:
Tourism in Islamabad Capital Territory

Transport

Main article: Transport in Islamabad

Airport

Islamabad is connected to major destinations around the world through the Islamabad International Airport. The airport is the largest in Pakistan, handling 9 million passengers per annum. The airport was built at a cost of $400 million and opened on 3 May 2018, replacing the former Benazir Bhutto International Airport. It is the first greenfield airport in Pakistan with an area of 3,600-acre (15 km2).[40]

Metrobus

The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus is a 24 km (14.9 mi) bus rapid transit system that serves the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad in Pakistan. It uses dedicated bus lanes for all of its route covering 24 bus stations. Islamabad is well connected with other parts of the country through car rental services such as Alvi Transport Network and Pakistan Car Rentals.[citation needed]

Motorways

All major cities and towns are accessible through regular trains and bus services running mostly from the neighbouring city of Rawalpindi. Lahore and Peshawar are linked to Islamabad through a network of motorways, which has significantly reduced travelling times between these cities. M-2 Motorway is 367 km (228 mi) long and connect Islamabad and Lahore.[41] M-1 Motorway connects Islamabad with Peshawar and is 155 km (96 mi) long.[41] Islamabad is linked to Rawalpindi through the Faizabad Interchange, which has a daily traffic volume of about 48,000 vehicles.[42]

Education

Islamabad has the highest literacy rate of Pakistan at 95%.

National University of Sciences and Technology and Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Private School Network Islamabad is working for private educational institutions. The president of PSN is Dr. Muhammad Afzal Babur from Bhara Kahu. PSN is divided into eight zones in Islamabad. In Tarlai Zone Chaudhary Faisal Ali from Faisal Academy Tarlai Kalan is Zonal General Sectary of PSN.

Quaid-e-Azam University
has several faculties. The institute is located in a semi-hilly area, east of the Secretariat buildings and near the base of Margalla Hills. This Post-Graduate institute is spread over 1,705 acres (6.90 km2). The nucleus of the campus has been designed as an axial spine with a library as its center. Other universities include the following:[44]

Sports

Islamabad United became the first ever team to win Pakistan Super League in 2016.[45] And now the federal team Is participating in the Pakistan Cup
.

See also

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External links

Islamabad travel guide from Wikivoyage

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