Top 10 city in pakistan
Karachi is the capital city of Sindh province and is also the largest city in Pakistani region. It was officially named as "Karachi" by British then, but it came back to “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” after independence in 1947. Now, this place is home to millions of people and has become one of the biggest cities
Top 08 Cities in Pakistan
1- Karachi
2- Lahore
Lahore is a large city in North Punjab province and the capital of Punjab. Lahore is situated at an elevation of about 13000 feet. It has had a major historical significance over centuries. Historically, it was a strong trading point during the Pre-Islamic era and later became the center of the Afghan forces around the 12th century. However, it started taking shape as early as 1729 during colonial rule. During that time, Lahore was established as the residence of British East India Company officials to make trade with Afghanistan possible.
Over time, the fortifications were expanded and destroyed making the city more vulnerable. In 1813 it faced severe attacks led by Peshawar’s militia group who later took control of the city from the British Empire. After that, Lahore gained some autonomy in 1950 when the Indian Army attacked and occupied most parts of the city. Due to the brutal war of 1965, the army lost the city to Pakistan Army on June 30, 1973 to force them out in protest against what they perceived to be violation of national interests.
The city regained its peace and economic stability since 1990 when the Taliban government allowed private businesses to operate in the city and gave licenses to shops around the city. Most business owners and residents are supportive of reopening the doors of the city, but they are wary of the rising prices of houses due to inflation, housing loans, and high taxes.
3- Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan and the second oldest metropolis in the world. Islamabad is located between the Indus River and Yamuna Rivers. Islamabad is densely populated with several religious areas such as the Holy Prophet Mohammad's shrine, Fatima Jinnah mosque, Bahadurgarh Gurdwara, Parliament chamber, National Assembly building, Presidential Palace House, Central Jail, Niazi Stadium, International Cricket Ground and National Museum of Islamic History. Another important area of the city includes Rashtrapati Bhavan, the first female prime minister's house of parliament, Shahrah Qasim Khan’s grave, Benazir Bhutto Medical College and hospitals.
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and one of the fastest growing cities. Being located in the northern part of Punjab Province, Islamabad is situated at an elevation of approximately 15,500 feet. Islamabad was founded as a Hindu princely state in 1629 by Mahar Jafar Nawaz, who got his start as a merchant trader in the city's port. At the beginning of the 20th century, the British military commander Lord Irwin managed to capture Pakistan by initiating a series of conquests. In 1946, he declared Islamabad as a royal princely state. From 1947 to 1946, there were two local capitals, however, before 1952, London made a decision to take over the rulership of both these states. At present, a sizeable number of refugees from various countries have settled here in order to escape persecution. Islamabad continues to attract investors from all over the world, mostly due to its potential business opportunities in the field of media, telecommunications, finance, law and public administration.
4- Rawalpindi
Now often called Pakistan's cultural heart, Rawalpindi is an ancient city located in south Punjab Pakistan and is also Pakistan's third leading tourist destination. Rawalpindi has become the tourism hub in Pakistan that attracts tourists from worldwide to visit the beautiful historic town. Its history dates back to 2600BC and the Indus Valley Civilization. Today, it has a dense green landscape surrounded by lush vegetation and greenery. There are four major parks in the city including Dholpur, Ram Park, Khushab Park and Lal Qila. People in Rawalpindi love to watch cricket matches which played in this city in 1996.
5- Multan
Multan is a city in northwestern Pakistan and is the capital of Khyber Province. Multan is a commercial centre with around 25.000-people in the year 2000 and now the city’s economy was going down. Since late 80s, this city has witnessed a rapid growth. This city is surrounded by beautiful green hills and plains that lead to natural lakes and waterfalls. Due to its location near the Hunza river, it is well connected with surrounding areas like Kalat, Chitrakoot, Tando Allahyari and Umar Sharif.
6- Mohmand
Mohmand is located in northern Pakistan, Pakistan near the Chinese border. It is also one of the highest mountain passes in Pakistan and is one of the busiest routes linking Kashmir and China. Almost 50 million people live here and the capital of Pakistan, Multan, has a lot to offer. Mohmand is famous for its beauty and culture, along with its historical links with the Muslim World.
7- Gwadar
Gwadar, an autonomous district of Balochistan, near Iran, is located in southwestern Iran. A former military base, Gwadar is currently a key transport artery for domestic and industrial traffic coming from Iraq’s oil industry. According to an estimate, Gwadar could be greater of Iran than Karachi. Around 5,000 km are passing through this port, providing an invaluable link for trade, transportation and energy. It might seem very strange, but this port has always attracted foreign investment in spite of political unrest, especially after 9/11.
8- Kandhar
Kandhar (Kabahar) is located in the northern part of India as a town. Kandhar has never ever been conquered by any European power and although it’s a highly populated and developed city, Kandhar is safe and peaceful. Although Kandhar is very picturesque, the climate is harsh and you need special clothing for camping and hiking in this part of India. Also, a short distance apart from Kasuri Falls, there are some glaciers here which are known for their icy temperatures and freezing cold waters of ice. Additionally, the nearest airport here to the town is Hamid Karzai International Airport.
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