Centaurus Islamabad

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Islamabad history

After the formation of Pakistan in 1947, it was felt that a new and permanent Capital City had to be built to reflect the diversity of the Pakistani nation which lead to the formation of Islamabad. It was considered pertinent to locate the new capital where it could be isolated from the business and commercial activity of the Karachi, and yet be easily accessible from the remotest corner of the country. A commission was accordingly set in motion in 1958, entrusted with the task of selecting a suitable site for the new capital Islamabad with a particular emphasis on location, climate, logistics and defense requirements, aesthetics, and scenic...

Siachen Glacier Pakistan

The Siachen  Aerial View of Mighty Siachen Glacier The word Siachen means the place of wild roses. The Siachen Glacier The roots of the conflict over Siachen (the land of wild roses) lie in the non-demarcations on the western side on the map. The 1949 Karachi agreement and the 1972 Simla agreement presumed that Siachen Glacier was not feasible for human habitation to survive. Piror to 1984 neither India nor Pakistan had any permanent presence in the Siachen Glacier area. In 2000 Siachen Glacier along with kargil was taken over by Pakistan Army. After that they came back. Now Logically the siachen glacier is under control of pakistan. Location...

Karachi - The City Of Lights

Karachi, the financial capital of Pakistan and the capital of the province of Sindh has been much adored since the British times for its economic potential. Today, Karachi is the most populous city in the world and a major shipping seaport to the otherwise landlocked country of Pakistan. The love meted out by the people of Karachi to Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder and Father of the Nation is visible in various monuments, building and landmarks associated & named after him. Karachi is also well-known for its archaeological sites at Thatta, Mohenjodaro and Kot Diji. The Karachi city knows well how to blend the past with...

Gilgit

Gilgit (Urdu: گلگت) is a mountain town in the Gilgit-Baltistan. Travelers exploring the Pakistani Himalayas or en route to or from China are almost definitely going to spend at least one night here. This makes it a great base to further research your trip, meet up with potential travel partners, or simply take a break. It's also a launching pad for climbers to nearby Rakaposhi. Get in Gilgit is just off the Karakoram Highway between Chilas and Karimabad, and most people arrive by road. The main bus stand is on the KKH - Karakoram Highway, and requires a taxi ride or shared jeep to reach from town. There are booking agents in town for long...