Islamabad Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is located against the backdrop of Margalla Hills at the northern edge of Potohar Plateau. In contrast to its twin city Rawalpindi, it is lush green, spacious and peaceful. Traffic jams and crowds are rare, and narrow lanes and slums are few and far between.
Sidewalks are shaded and safe behind rows of flame trees, jacaranda and hibiscus.
Constantinos Doxiades, a Greek firm of Architects. Construction was started in October 1961. It is a modern and carefully planned city. There are ample opportunities for walking, jogging, hiking and trekking around Islamabad in the Margalla Hills. The Margalla Hill range offers excellent opportunities for short and long hikes with magnificent vistas opening up on all sides.