Happy Birthday, Islamabad!
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Ishrat Hyatt
After the extensive research, feasibility studies and thorough review of various sites, the commission recommended the area Northeast of Rawalpindi. After the final decision of the Cabinet on August 1 it was announced that ‘Islamabad’ would be the new capital of Pakistan. A Greek firm, Doxiadis Associates was commissioned to draw up a master plan and produced one, which was triangular in shape, with its apex towards the Margalla Hills. It was divided into eight zones: the diplomatic enclave, the commercial district, the educational sector, the industrial area and so on, each with its own shopping area and park.
http://www.newageislam.com/happy-birthday,-islamabad!/islamic-society/d/398
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