Red Zone (Islamabad)

Summary

The Red Zone is a governmental zone in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, which houses the highest executive, judicial and legislative authority buildings of the country. It is also where the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan reside. It also houses diplomatic embassies and federal buildings with the highest authority.

Red Zone
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Red Zone is located in Pakistan
Red Zone
Red Zone
Coordinates: 33°41′35″N 73°03′50″E / 33.69306°N 73.06389°E / 33.69306; 73.06389
Country Pakistan
Adm. UnitIslamabad Capital Territory
Constructed1960
Established14 August 1967; 56 years ago (1967-08-14)[1]
Government
 • TypeIslamabad Metropolitan Corporation
 • MayorNone (vacant)[a]
 • Deputy MayorNone (vacant)
 • Deputy CommissionerIrfan Nawaz Memon
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (PKT)
Postcode
44000
Area code051
Websiteictadministration.gov.pk

Here are a number of important buildings in Red Zone:

The Red Zone also covers Constitution Avenue, Third Avenue, and Fourth Avenue.[3]

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Notes edit

  1. ^ Administrator system was implemented for 6 months before next local bodies election and Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad was given additional charge as Administrator in absence of Mayor on 28 October 2021.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ McGarr, Paul (2013). The Cold War in South Asia: Britain, the United States and the Indian subcontinent, 1945-1965. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781107008151.
  2. ^ "Hamaza Shafqat appointed Administrator MCI for 6 months". The Nation (newspaper). 28 October 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Islamabad Red Zone Map in Detail". Paki Mag. Retrieved 15 December 2020.