Islamabad

[is-lah-muh-bahd, -bad, -lam-uh-bad]

noun

1. the capital of Pakistan, in the N part, near Rawalpindi.

Islamabad

/ ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd /

noun

1. the capital of Pakistan, in the north on the Potwar Plateau: site chosen in 1959; surrounded by the Capital Territory of Islamabad for 909 sq km (351 sq miles). Pop: 770 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Afghanistan relies on Pakistan's market of 240 million people and its sea access, while Islamabad wants Afghan transit to reach Central Asia for textile and energy trade.

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New Delhi accused Pakistan of backing that attack, claims Islamabad denied.

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Tensions remain high between New Delhi and Islamabad.

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In the attack in April in Pahalgam, Indian authorities were swift to accuse Pakistan of backing the gunmen -- claims denied by Islamabad.

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New Delhi and Islamabad agreed to a cease-fire after days of airstrikes on each other.

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