1. Shah Faisal Masjid- is visible when you go almost anywhere in the city. Named after the Saudi King Faisal, Faisal Masjid is the 4th largest mosque in the world. It's the National Mosque of Pakistan and was completed in 1986, and then used to house the International Islamic University. Famous Pakistan artist Sadequain also decorated the interior.
2. Islamabad was one of the earliest civilizations in Pakistan, located on one of the ends of the Indus Valley Civilizations. In 1958, it was selected to become the new capital of Pakistan and is one of two cities in all of Asia that was planned on paper before being built. As a result, it's a gorgeous example of urban planning.
3. The ancient Gakhar city of Rawalpindi is located adjacent to Islamabad and is connected to it. Benazir Bhutto international airport, located in Rawalpindi serves as the airport for both of them.
4. Islamabad is also home to the Fatima Jinnah Park. One of the largest parks in South East Asia, Fatima Jinna Park stretches the entire f-9 sector of Islamabad, and serves as a wildlife sanctuary.
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