Pakistan is in 5th position among the most populated countries in the World, the third-most-populous nation in Asia, and 2nd most populous Islamic country with a total population of 230,921,254 (231 Million). Pakistan has more than 300 small and big cities. 10 cities have more than one million population. 61 cities have 100,000 to million population. More than 285 cities have populations between 10, 000 and 100,000.
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| Islamabad is the capital and greenest city of Pakistan |
The exponential growth of the world population is a major obstacle to providing an even eco-friendly infrastructure for all citizens around the world. Likewise in Pakistan, the presence of a huge population,
lesser resources, and continuous economic crisis are the big challenges to
maintaining an eco-friendly environment in each city equivalently to limit the dangers of global warming.
However, the geo-existence of the country which is equipped with the three largest green and wet mountain ranges (Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalayas) and the flowing of 5 big rivers across the width and breadth of the country makes a natural aid to maintain the greenery on a larger footprint of the country with fewer man-made efforts.
Every city of Pakistan has a unique identity or fam. All cities are rich in historical, cultural, socio-economic, modern architectural, religious, educational, and natural diversities. If you sit to write about each city, you can manuscript hundreds of books on each city.
In this article, I am going to write about the much greener cities of Pakistan. I often travel cities to the city for many purposes and I have almost seen many cities in Pakistan. Based on my past experience, my knowledge, internet research, and consulting many books, I prepared a list of the greener to fewer greener cities in Pakistan. The categorization is based on per square kilometer of green built, trees, gardens, natural growing, natural wonders, and other man-made efforts to promote an eco-friendly environment.
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Keeping above in the view, below is the list of the top 10 green cities of Pakistan.
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan with a population of 1.015 million. it is located between the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab at the northern edge of the Potohar plateau.
Islamabad is naturally very green due to the humid subtropical climate and Margalla hills towered over the city in the north. However, when a project, building, or city is built by combining natural beauty and greenery with modern architecture, it will create a masterpiece. Islamabad City is the perfect example of natural and man-made architectural efforts. The average 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) of Islamabad is 105, least AQI is 29. However, the PM 2.5 is 5 times higher as per the recommendation of WHO 24-hour AQ guidelines value (the best Pm 2.5 is 12 micrograms per cubic meter.
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| Pakistan Monument Islamabad |
Islamabad is a very emerald green and eco-friendly city in the world. It is not only the most beautiful city in the country but also famous in the world. Islamabad is constructed and the unique master plan of 1960. It is the second most beautiful capital in the world. It has a larger green space, eco-friendly buildings, lesser vehicle pollution, and zero industry footprint. It also has a beautiful Rawal Lake, many parks, hill stations, and relaxing spots in the mid of the city. The main beauty is the Margalla mountain range that towered over the city in the north.
Why Islamabad is ranked the top green city in Pakistan? Continuous efforts for years to increase tree plantation, a low-carbon transportation solution, and building affordable, eco-friendly residence projects. Islamabad city has a lot to offer, an eye-catching view, a peaceful environment, developed infrastructure, clean and wide roads, and warm-hearted people. The development of an eco-accommodating city like Islamabad mirrors the significant role of Pakistan to limit the dangers of unnatural weather changes on the planet.
Islamabad has many must visiting tourist spots like Shakarparian National Park, Pakistan Monument, Lokvirsa historical museum, Rawal Lake, Lake View Park, Fatima Jinnah Park Sector F9, Shah Faisal Masjid, Japanese Children Park, Murghzar Zoo, Damn-e-Koh, The Monal, Pir Sohawa, Shrine of Hazrat Bari Imam Sarkar, Saidpur village, Shah Allah Ditta Caves, Rose, and Jasmin Garden, Tracking on Margalla Hills Trail 5, Shahdara Valley, and Chattar Valley Park.
Abbottabad
The second greenest and most beautiful city in Pakistan is Abbottabad. It is situated 150 km North of Islamabad, and 200 Km North-East of Peshawar on the E35 Karakoram Highway.
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| Shimla Hill Station Abbottabad, amazing Park and track climbing to top of hill |
Abbottabad is a masterpiece of natural and man-made architecture, located in orash valley at the foothills of the Himalayas.
There are five main reasons that's why Abbottabad is much eco-friendly, well-settled, and attractive for tourists and visitors:
- Cool, equable and healthy climate
- Military base since 1853 from British colonialists era.
- Gateway of tourists due to good amenities.
- Best educational institutions.
- Well-affiliated medical institutions and hospitals
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| Beautiful Seating for tourists at Shimla Pahari Park Abbottabad |
Abbottabad remains an old British colonial landmark since 1853. The initial name of Abbottabad was Suba Hazara. However, the present name kept on the name of Britain's army major and first administrator of Abbottabad Mr. James Abbott. James Abbott had developed the city as a cantonment, military station, and summer camp office for British rulers and officials.
Abbottabad is surrounded by the famous Sarban mountains from the north, east and south sides and Shimla Hills from the west side.
Abbottabad is a gateway city on the Karakoram Highway, for tourists who visit the beautiful northern region and Galiyat regions of Pakistan. Abbottabad remains busy and full of visitors and tourists from inside and outside the country.
Abbottabad has much green space, clean and well-settled areas, family gardens, kids' amusement parks, historical places, top educational institutions, hospitals, and shopping malls.
Abbottabad has a very calm and cool weather climate around the year. You can relax any time by sitting in a garden or roadside in mid of the city. However, now huge of migrants rush towards the city from northern regions and surroundings due to facilities, job seeking, kids' education, and an eco-friendly environment.
Within the city of Abbottabad, there are many things to do like visiting Shimla Hill station located in the west on the Sherwan mountain range, Seeing Ilyasi Masjid, visiting the old Lockhart house, Jalal Baba Auditorium, Ayub Teaching Hospital, Lady Garden Park.
Lahore
Rawalpindi
Karachi
Peshawar
Kharian
Haripur
Gujranwala
Bahawalpur
Other green cities of Pakistan
Some other cities are also very green due to nature and man-made efforts. Below is the list of other much greenest cities:
Sargodha
Muridke
Mansehra
Mingora
Faisalabad
Gilgit
Skardu