Pakistan Monument
Pakistan Monument | |
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یادگارِ پاکستان | |
Ministry of Culture | |
Landlord | Capital Development Authority |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Arif Masoud (Artwork by Guchrung) (Marble & Granite work by Stone Forever Pvt. Ltd.) |
Engineer | Syed Mahmud Khalid |
Structural engineer | Mushtaq & Bilal |
Other designers | Khizar Hayat Asghar |
Main contractor | Universal Corporation (Project Director: Brig Maqbul Ahmad khan SI(M)) |
The Pakistan Monument (
. The monument was constructed to symbolize the unity of the Pakistani people. It is dedicated to the people of Pakistan who sacrificed their "today" for a better "tomorrow".The four large petals represent each of the four main cultures of Pakistan, the
Conception
The plan for a National Monument was first envisioned in 2002 by the government of Pakistan then assisted by Uxi Mufti, son of
Design concept
Covering a total area of 2.8 hectares (6.9 acres), the design of the monument is rooted in the rich
The star of the flag in the monument is designed in shiny black granite with golden stars, which represent the people who sacrificed their lives for Pakistan. The moon crescent is made from stainless steel with inspirational writings of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal. The petals are built of granite (projecting in a suspended cantilever form, among the largest in Asia) and its inner walls are covered with artwork depicting various landmarks of Pakistan, notable people of Pakistan's independence movement and musical and dance themes.[6] The landmarks portrayed include Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Khyber Pass, and Minar-e-Pakistan.
Other than the People's Monument, there is a museum that narrates the history and tells the story of the creation of Pakistan. These two structures are connected by a large piazza, known as the Freedom Plaza. Though the name of the architect – Arif Masoud – is inscribed in stone on the main Dedication Plaque located at the beginning of the main plaza, he has honoured all construction workers by placing their hand impressions all along the long walls flanking this Freedom Plaza on both the sides. At the farthest end is a viewing platform which gives a bird's-eye view of Islamabad.[7] From the air, the monument looks like a star (centre) and a crescent moon (formed by walls forming the petals), these represent the star and crescent on Pakistan's flag.[8][9][10]
Museum
Adjoining the monument is the Pakistan Monument Museum,[7] which includes a wax museum depicting important events leading to the Pakistan Movement. Furthermore, the facilities includes a reference library, audio-visual archive, conference hall along with a 62-seat capacity auditorium known as Panorama Hall.[11] The complex received on average around 1,500 tourists per day totaling at 0.57 million visitors in 2015,[12] while there were 514,944 visits in 2018.[13]
Gallery
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Moon as seen from the Monument
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Central platform
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Gardens at Pakistan Monument
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Pakistan Monument Museum
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Monument Arches
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Monument Arches
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Sunset at Monument
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Pakistan Monument Islamabad
See also
References
- ^ "National Monument: Structure reflects history of Pakistan". The Express Tribune. Associated Press of Pakistan. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Pakistan Archived 2007-11-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 23 March 2008
- ^ "ISLAMABAD: Monument to be built at Shakarparian". Dawn. 2004-01-10. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ Kiani, Khaleeq (2006-08-24). "Rs67bn new schemes approved". Dawn. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "A brief history of the national monuments of Pakistan". Geo News. 2018-08-13. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ISBN 978-3-319-54006-1.
- ^ a b Javaid, Muhammad (2016-07-30). "Pakistan Monument Museum – exploring the riches of the past". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ "Pakistan National Monument: Reliving history". Dawn. From InpaperMagazine. 2011-02-26. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
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- ^ "Pakistan Monument: a source of attraction for visitors". The Nation. Associated Press of Pakistan. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ^ "Pakistan Monument Museum attracts people". Daily Times. Associated Press of Pakistan. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ Hussain, Syed Danish (7 June 2012). "Visiting Pakistan Monument no more free now". The Nation. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ^ "Pakistan Monument Museum tops popular site with 514,944 visits during 2018". Dunya News. 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2023-02-11.