Karachi
Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan with its population being the second
largest in the world after Mumbai. The city is called The City of Lights for its
beautiful lights display at night. Located at the southern coast of Sind, this city
is the 6th largest in the world according to the business, area and population.
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Islamabad
Islamabad is a rather modern and clean city, especially in comparison to other cities
in Pakistan. It is well-organized, with the city being divided into different sectors
and zones. Islamabad 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. Islamabad is also home to the Faisal Mosque which is well
known for its architecture and immense size. The mosque was gifted by King Faisal
of Saudi Arabia.
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Lahore
Lahore is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. It is popularly known
as the Heart of Pakistan, due to its historical importance in the creation of Pakistan,
and also being the cultural, political and educational centre of the country. It
is also often called Gardens of the Mughals or City of Gardens because of the heritage
of the Mughal Empire. It is located near the Ravi River and Wagah, close to the
Pakistan-India border.
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Quetta
Quetta, derived from kwatta meaning fort in Pushtu, the fruit garden of Pakistan
and the capital of Baluchistan is the legendary stronghold of the western frontier.
It sits at 1,680 metres (5,500 feet) above sea level.
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Faisalabad
Faisalabad is the third largest city in Pakistan with an estimated 2006 population
of 2.6 million (city proper). The entire district had a population of about 5.4
million in 1998. It is an important industrial centre located in the Punjab province,
west of Lahore.
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Gujranwala
The district of Gujranwala, with a population of about 11 million has an
area of 3198 km², making Gujranwala the fifth largest city in Pakistan. It borders
with and some small towns and villages.
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Hyderabad
Hyderabad is a city, district and division in the Sindh province. Hyderabad is one
of the oldest cities of the sub-continent. The city is an administrative headquarters
lying on the most northern hill of the Ganjo Takkar ridge just east of the River
Indus. Before the creation of Pakistan, it was known as the Paris of India, for
its roads used to be washed with perfume every day.
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Multan
Multan is one of the famous cities in Pakistan for traditional and religious fairs and festivals. There were lot of Islamic Saints whose shrines are the assets of Muslims. Multan is well-known as 'City of Saints and Shrines'
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Peshawar
The Capital and the largest city of the North West Frontier Province (N.W.F.P),
Peshawar, has enjoyed tremendous historical, Military and political importance because
of the Khyber Pass which has been a vintage point as a gateway for invaders of the
sub-continent.
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Sialkot
Sialkot is a city situated in Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located near Indo-Pak
border, about 125 k.m. from Lahore, the capital of Punjab. The city is famous for
being the birthplace of Allama Iqbal. This city is centries old. According to tradition,
it was constructed by Raja Sul. After his death some 5000 years ago.
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Sukkur
Sukkur city is in Southeastern Pakistan in Sind Province, on the Indus River. It
covers an area of 5,165 square kilometres. Geographically it is spanned from 27°05'
to 28°02' north latitudes and from 68°47' to 69°43' east longitudes. The city of
Sukkur is located at an altitude of 220 feet (67 m) from sea level
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