On This Day in 1960 “Islamabad” was Approved as Name of Pakistan’s Capital

On this day in 1960, something important happened during a meeting of the federal government. They decided on the name for Pakistan’s capital city. After thinking about many options, they picked the name “Islamabad.” A school teacher named Qazi Abdul Rehman, who was from Arifwala, suggested this name.

Choosing the name “Islamabad” was a big deal for Pakistan. This decision played a big role in the country’s history because Islamabad later became its capital city. This city is really important for Pakistan because it’s where a lot of important government stuff happens, like politics, administration, and culture.