47-523: The Islamabad High Court ( IHC ) is the senior court of the Islamabad Capital Territory , Pakistan, with appellate jurisdiction over the following district courts : Justice Aamer Farooq is the current Chief Justice, having taken oath on 11 November 2022. The Court was originally established on 14 August 2007 by Presidential Order of Pervez Musharraf , the military ruler at the time. The Court ceased to exist on 31 July 2009 by
94-536: A diverse demographics . But, Punjabis still constitute the single largest ethnic population in the territory. Religion in Islamabad Territory, Pakistan Islam is the largest and most practiced religion in the territory, with over 96% of the population adhering to the faith. Christianity is the second largest religion and forms 2.8% of the population. Ahmedis make up 0.11%. Other minorities, like Sikhs and Hindus , form just 0.2% combined. When
141-519: A humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cwa), with five seasons: winter (November–February), spring (March and April), summer (May and June), rainy monsoon (July and August), and autumn (September and October). The temperatures range from 13 °C (55 °F) in January to 38 °C (100 °F) in June. The hottest month is June, where average highs routinely exceed 38 °C (100.4 °F), while
188-754: A base at Lower Topa, near Patriata , with its own military boarding school for boys, PAF Public School Lower Topa . During the British Raj, in the hot season Murree was the headquarters of the Lieutenant General of the Northern Command . The Commissioner of the Rawalpindi Division and the Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi also resided here during part of the season, for which period an Assistant Commissioner
235-673: A decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan following Constitution Petition No. 09 and 08 of 2009. The Court was re-established by the Islamabad High Court Act, 2010 following the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan . President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to the first Chief Justice, Iqbal Hameed ur Rahman on 3 January 2011 at the Governor's House, Karachi . The Islamabad High Court
282-492: A major portion of sector H-12. The I sectors are numbered from I-8 to I-18. With the exception of I-8, which is a well-developed residential area, these sectors are primarily part of the industrial zone. Currently two sub-sectors of I-9 and one sub-sector of I-10 are used as industrial areas. CDA is planning to set up Islamabad Railway Station in Sector I-18 and Industrial City in sector I-17. Zone III consists primarily of
329-608: A millinery, were established opposite the church. Until 1947, access to Mall Road was restricted for "natives" (non-Europeans). In the summer of 1857, a rebellion against the British broke out. The local tribes of Murree and Hazara , including the Dhund Abbasis and others, attacked the depleted British Army garrison in Murree; however, the tribes were ultimately overcome by the British and capitulated. From 1873 to 1875, Murree
376-549: A number of occasions. Islamabad's micro-climate is regulated by three artificial reservoirs: Rawal , Simli , and Khanpur Dam . The latter is located on the Haro River near the town of Khanpur , about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Islamabad. Simli Dam is 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Islamabad. Around 220 acres (89 ha) of the city consists of the Margalla Hills National Park , while
423-522: A separate territory administered by the federal government . The territory is represented in the National Assembly by NA-52 , NA-53 , and NA-54 constituencies and by four seats in the Senate . In 1960, land was transferred from Rawalpindi District of Punjab province to replace Karachi Federal Capital Territory and establish Pakistan's new capital. According to the 1960s master plan,
470-527: A standing population of 1,768 inhabitants, which was, however, enormously increased during the [May–November] season by the influx of visitors and their attendant servants and shopkeepers. It is the most accessible hill station in the Punjab, being distant from Rawalpindi only a five hours' journey by tonga dak. Magnificent views are to be obtained in the spring and autumn of the snow crowned mountains of Kashmir; and gorgeous sunset and cloud effects seen daily during
517-559: A summer retreat in Murree, where foreign dignitaries including heads of state often visit. Murree, or Marhee as it was then called, was first identified as a potential hill station by Major James Abbott in 1847. The town's early development was in 1851 by the President of the Punjab Administrative Board, Sir Henry Lawrence . It was originally established as a sanatorium for British troops garrisoned on
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#1732771752988564-609: Is 1,904 mm (75.0 in). Murree receives around 1,590 mm (63 in) of snow per year according to a 13-year data. Heavy snowfall starts in January and February. Murree , ( Urdu : ضِلع مری) is a district of the Rawalpindi Division in the northernmost part of the Pakistani province of Punjab . It has two tehsils , Kotli Sattian and Murree . In March 2022, the Punjab Government upgraded
611-526: Is July, with heavy rainfalls and evening thunderstorms with the possibility of cloudburst and flooding. Highest monthly rainfall of 743.3 millimetres (29.26 in) was recorded during July 1995. On 23 July 2001, Islamabad received a record breaking 620 millimetres (24 in) of rainfall in just 10 hours. It was the heaviest rainfall in Islamabad in the past 100 years and the highest rainfall in 24 hours as well. The city has also experienced snowfall on
658-661: Is a mountain resort city, located in the Galyat region of the Pir Panjal Range , within the Murree District of Punjab, Pakistan . It forms the outskirts of the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area , and is about 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Islamabad . It has average altitude of 2,291 metres (7,516 ft). The British built this town during their rule to escape the scorching heat in
705-474: Is appointed as Registrar Islamabad High Court on 30 September 2022. Islamabad Capital Territory The Islamabad Capital Territory ( ICT ; Urdu : وفاقی دارالحکومت , romanized : Vafāqī Dār-alhakūmat ) is the only federal territory of Pakistan that is centred around Islamabad , the capital of Pakistan, located on the northern edge of the Pothohar Plateau , at the foot of
752-408: Is completely developed. This series is located at the foot of Margalla Hills. The E Sectors are named from E-7 to E-17. Many foreigners and diplomatic personnel are housed in these sectors. In the revised Master Plan of the city, CDA has decided to develop a park on the pattern of Fatima Jinnah Park in sector E-14. Sectors E-8 and E-9 contain the campuses of Bahria University , Air University , and
799-460: Is divided into eight zones: Administrative Zone, Commercial District, Educational Sector, Industrial Sector, Diplomatic Enclave, Residential Areas, Rural Areas and Green Area. Islamabad city is divided into five major zones: Zone I, Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV, and Zone V. Out of these, Zone IV is the largest in area. All sectors of Ghouri Town (1, 2, 3, VIP, 5, 4-A, 4-B, 4-C, 5-A, 5-B and sector 7) are located in this zone. Zone I consists mainly of all
846-536: Is headed by a Chief Justice . The bench consists of six Justices and additional judges. The mandatory retirement age of the Chief Justice and Justices is 62 years. The Additional Judges were initially appointed for one year. After that, their services could either be extended or they could be confirmed or they were retired. The current composition of the High Court is as follows: Sardar Tahir Sabir, Judge
893-693: Is part of the Islamabad Capital Territory, while Rawalpindi is part of Rawalpindi District , which is part of province of Punjab . Islamabad is a net contributor to the Pakistani economy, as whilst having only 0.8% of the country's population, it contributes 1% to the country's GDP. Islamabad Stock Exchange , founded in 1989, is Pakistan's third largest stock exchange after Karachi Stock Exchange and Lahore Stock Exchange . The exchange has 118 members with 104 corporate bodies and 18 individual members. The average daily turnover of
940-638: Is the first greenfield airport in Pakistan with an area of 3,600-acre (15 km ). The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus is a 24 km (14.9 mi) bus rapid transit system that serves the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad in Pakistan. It uses dedicated bus lanes for all of its route covering 24 bus stations. Islamabad is well connected with other parts of the country through car rental services such as Alvi Transport Network and Pakistan Car Rentals. All major cities and towns are accessible through regular trains and bus services running mostly from
987-463: Is working for private educational institutions. The president of PSN is Dr. Muhammad Afzal Babur from Bhara Kahu. PSN is divided into eight zones in Islamabad. In Tarlai Zone Chaudhary Faisal Ali from Faisal Academy Tarlai Kalan is Zonal General Sectary of PSN. Quaid-e-Azam University has several faculties. The institute is located in a semi-hilly area, east of the Secretariat buildings and near
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#17327717529881034-666: The Faizabad Interchange , which has a daily traffic volume of about 48,000 vehicles. Islamabad has the highest literacy rate of Pakistan at 95%. Islamabad also has some of Pakistan's major universities, including Quaid-i-Azam University , the International Islamic University , and the National University of Sciences and Technology and Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences Private School Network Islamabad
1081-462: The Köppen climate classification . It is situated in the outer Himalayas, retaining high altitude. This type of area has cold, snowy winters, relatively cool summers with drastically escalated rain, in relation to lower altitudes, and frequent fog. Precipitation is received year round, with two maxima, the first one during winter and the second one at summer, July–August. Total mean precipitation annually
1128-541: The Margalla Hills , in the northwestern area of the Punjab region . The territory shares borders with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the west and with the province of Punjab in the remaining directions. It covers an area of 906.5 square kilometres (350.0 sq mi) and, according to 2023 census , has a population of over 2.3 million. The area was separated from Rawalpindi District in 1967 to form
1175-494: The National Defence University . The F and G series contains the most developed sectors. F series contains sectors F-5 to F-17; some sectors are still under-developed. F-5 is an important sector for the software industry in Islamabad, as the two software technology parks are located here. The entire F-9 sector is covered with Fatima Jinnah Park. The Centaurus complex will be one of the major landmarks of
1222-468: The independence of Pakistan in 1947, Murree has retained its position as a popular hill station , noted for its pleasant summer weather. Many tourists visit the town from the Islamabad - Rawalpindi area. The town also serves as a transit point for tourists visiting Azad Kashmir and Abbottabad . The town is noted for its Tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture. The Government of Pakistan owns
1269-579: The Afghan frontier. Officially, the municipality was created in 1850. The permanent town of Murree was constructed at Sunnybank in 1853. The church was sanctified in May 1857, and the main road, Jinnah Road, originally known as Mall Road and still commonly referred to as "The Mall"), was built. The most significant commercial establishments, the Post Office, general merchants with European goods, tailors and
1316-495: The Capital Territory included Rawalpindi , and was to be composed of the following parts: However, Rawalpindi was eventually excluded from the Islamabad master plan in the 1980s. Islamabad is subdivided into five zones: Islamabad Capital Territory comprises urban and rural areas. The rural consists of 23 union councils , comprising 133 villages, while urban has 27 union councils. The climate of Islamabad has
1363-855: The F-8 sector. G sectors are numbered G-5 through G-17. Some important places include the Jinnah Convention Center and Serena Hotel in G-5, the Red Mosque in G-6, and the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, the largest medical complex in the capital, located in G-8. The H sectors are numbered H-8 through H-17. The H sectors are mostly dedicated to educational and health institutions. National University of Sciences and Technology covers
1410-553: The Loi Bher Forest is situated along the Islamabad Highway , covering an area of 1,087 acres (440 ha). The main administrative authority of the city is Islamabad Capital Territory Administration with some help from Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad and Capital Development Authority (CDA), which oversees the planning, development, construction, and administration of the city. Islamabad Capital Territory
1457-835: The Margalla Hills and Margalla Hills National Park . Rawal Lake is in this zone. Zone IV and V consist of Islamabad Park, and rural areas of the city. The Soan River flows into the city through Zone V. According to the 2023 Census, Islamabad Capital Territory had an population of 2,363,863. Languages of Islamabad Capital Territory ( 2023 Pakistani census ) According to 2023 Pakistani census , there are 1,154,540 Punjabi, 415,838 Pashto, 358,922 Urdu, 140,780 Hindko, 51,920 Kashmiri, 46,270 Saraiki, 21,362 Sindhi, 10,315 Balti, 7,099 Shina, 5,016 Koshistani, 4,503 Balochi, 1,095 Mewati, 668 Brahvi, 182 Kalasha and 64,734 others, of total 2,283,244 speakers. After Islamabad's establishment, people from all around Pakistan shifted here which led to
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1504-508: The additional charge of the Deputy Commissioner was given to the Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner. In September 2023, the Punjab Government posted a Deputy Commissioner in Murree. Agha Zaheer Abbas Sherazi was posted as the second ever Deputy Commissioner on 26 September 2023. The elected government post February 2024 elections decided to stick with the upgraded status of Murree considering its pivotal importance for
1551-578: The administrative status of Murree by posting Hassan Waqar Cheema as the first Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC). Its status was updated from tehsil to that of a district in October 2022 after the formal appointment of a Deputy Commissioner in November 2022. However, the caretaker Punjab Government reversed the status of District in February 2023. The Lahore High Court struck down the move after which
1598-578: The base of Margalla Hills. This Post-Graduate institute is spread over 1,705 acres (6.90 km ). The nucleus of the campus has been designed as an axial spine with a library as its center. Other universities include the following: Islamabad United became the first ever team to win Pakistan Super League in 2016 . And now the federal team Is participating in the Pakistan Cup . Murree Murree ( Punjabi , Urdu : مری )
1645-432: The coolest month is January. The highest recorded temperature was 46.6 °C (115.9 °F) on 23 June 2005 while the lowest temperature was −6 °C (21.2 °F) on 17 January 1967. Winters generally feature dense fog in the mornings and sunny afternoons. In the city, temperatures stay mild, with snowfall over the higher elevations points on nearby hill stations, notably Murree and Nathia Gali . The wettest month
1692-456: The developed residential sectors, while Zone II consists of the under-developed residential sectors. Each residential sector is identified by a letter of the alphabet and a number, and covers an area of approximately 4 square kilometres. The sectors are lettered from A to I, and each sector is divided into four numbered sub-sectors. Series A, B, and C are still underdeveloped. The D series has seven sectors (D-11 to D-17), of which only sector D-12
1739-429: The government making efforts to reduce taxes by as much as 10% to encourage foreign investments in the information technology sector. Most of Pakistan's state-owned companies like PIA , PTV , PTCL , OGDCL , and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd. are based in Islamabad. Headquarters of all major telecommunication operators such as PTCL, Mobilink, Telenor, Ufone, and China Mobile are located in Islamabad. Being an expensive city,
1786-408: The master plan for Islamabad was drawn up in 1960, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with the adjoining areas, was to be integrated to form a large metropolitan area called Islamabad/Rawalpindi Metropolitan Area. The area would consist of the developing Islamabad, the old colonial cantonment city of Rawalpindi, and Margalla Hills National Park, including surrounding rural areas. However, Islamabad city
1833-556: The neighboring hills were covered during the summer with encampments of British troops, while the station itself was filled with European visitors from the plains and travelers to Kashmir. It was connected with Rawalpindi by a service tangas . It was described in the Gazetteer of Rawalpindi District , 1893–94 as follows: The sanatorium of Murree lies in north latitude 33° 54′ 30″ and east longitude 73° 26′ 30″, at an elevation of 7,517 feet (2,291 m) above sea level, and contained
1880-400: The neighbouring city of Rawalpindi. Lahore and Peshawar are linked to Islamabad through a network of motorways, which has significantly reduced travelling times between these cities. M-2 Motorway is 367 km (228 mi) long and connect Islamabad and Lahore. M-1 Motorway connects Islamabad with Peshawar and is 155 km (96 mi) long. Islamabad is linked to Rawalpindi through
1927-438: The plains of Punjab during the summer. Construction of the town was started in 1851 on the hill of Murree as a sanatorium for British troops . The permanent town of Murree was constructed in 1853 and the church was consecrated shortly thereafter. One main road was established, commonly referred to even in modern times, as the "Mall Road". Murree was the summer headquarters of the colonial Punjab Government until 1876 when it
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1974-528: The prices of most of fruits, vegetable and poultry items increased in Islamabad during the year 2015-2020 Islamabad is connected to major destinations around the world through the Islamabad International Airport . The airport is the largest in Pakistan, handling 9 million passengers per annum. The airport was built at a cost of $ 400 million and opened on 3 May 2018, replacing the former Benazir Bhutto International Airport . It
2021-475: The rains [July–August]. Part of the station, especially the Kashmir end, are also well wooded and pretty. In 1901, the permanent population of the town was 1,844; if summer visitors had been included this could have been as high as 10,000. In early January 2022, over 20 people died trying to reach the town during a snowstorm . Murree features a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate ( Cwb ) under
2068-767: The stock exchange is over one million shares. As of 2012, Islamabad LTU (Large Tax Unit) was responsible for Rs 371 billion in tax revenue, which amounts to 20% of all the revenue collected by Federal Board of Revenue. Islamabad has seen an expansion in information and communications technology with the addition two Software Technology Parks , which house numerous national and foreign technological and information technology companies. The tech parks are located in Evacuee Trust Complex and Awami Markaz. Awami Markaz houses 36 IT companies while Evacuee Trust house 29 companies. Call centres for foreign companies have been targeted as another significant area of growth, with
2115-575: The tourism industry. (km ) (2017) Localities and Union Councils of the Murree area: For administrative purposes, the military areas of Murree are divided into two separate cantonments , Murree Gali Cantonment and Murree Hills Cantonment. Murree houses the headquarters of the 12th Infantry Division of the Pakistan Army , several educational and training institutions, and a combined military hospital established to serve Murree and adjoining garrisons. The Pakistan Air Force also maintains
2162-464: Was moved to Shimla . Murree became a popular tourist station for British citizens of the British Raj . Several prominent Britons were born here including Bruce Bairnsfather , Francis Younghusband , Reginald Dyer and Joanna Kelley . During the colonial era, access to commercial establishments was restricted for non-Europeans. Such establishments included Lawrence College, Murree . Since
2209-493: Was the summer headquarters of the Punjab local government; after 1876 the headquarters were moved to Shimla . The railway connection with Lahore , the capital of the Punjab Province, via Rawalpindi, made Murree a popular resort for Punjab officials, and the villas and other houses erected for the accommodation of English families gave it a European aspect. The houses crowned the summit and sides of an irregular ridge,
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