pakistan monument

1. ABDUL MATEEN FA13-BCS-141 UZAIR ALI FA13-BCS-137 FAIZAN HABIB FA13-BCS-101 SHAKEEL AHMED FA13-BCS-102 MUTI-UR-REHMAN FA13-BCS-103 SUNDUS JAMEEL FA13-BCS-149 GHANA AMAD FA13-BCS-147 MINAHIL SAEED FA13-BCS-112 FAIZA MASOOD FA13-BCS-133 BUSHRA SATTAR FA13-BCS-129

2. The Pakistan Monument is a national monument representing the nation's four provinces and three territories. The monument represents the history, civilization and culture of Pakistan and mainly focuses on historical events of Pakistan Movement. The monument was constructed as a tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Pakistan .

3. The monument is located at the west viewpoint of the Shakarparian Hills, and is spread over a total area of 2.8 hectares . The high location makes the monument visible from across the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The foundation stone was laid on 25 May 2004.

4. Architect Arif Masoud Structural engineer Muhammad Naeem Khan Lodhi Civil engineer Wasim Rajput Main contractor Universal Corporation Private LTD.

5. Pakistan monument consists of: Four petals Museum Four pillars Islamabad View Point

6. The architecture of the monument represents the four provinces and three territories of Pakistan. From air the monument looks like a star (center) and a crescent moon (formed by walls forming the petals); these represent the star and crescent on Pakistan's flag. The suppliers of Marble and Granite for this project was from the company “Stone Forever”.

7. The marble was imported from Spain and the granite was imported from Brazil.  There are two main structures in this project. One is the monument itself with the raised ‘petals’, and the other one is opposite to it which is a museum.

8. The structure comprises four blossoming  flower petals, built of granite, representing the unity of Pakistani people. The inner walls of the petals are decorated with murals . The central platform is made in the shape of a five-pointed star which is surrounded by a water body.

9. The first petal features: The Makli Tombs Shahjahan Mosque Rohtas Fort Gawadar Faisal Mosque

10. The second petal depicts: The images of Quaid-e- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Fatima Jinnah Minar -e-Pakistan Badshahi Mosque Shila Tunnel Karakorum Highway A group of cheering people at Jinnah's public appearance

11. The third petal reflects: Allama Iqbal The Shah Rukn-e-Alam's Tomb Mahabat Khan Mosque Indus Valley Civilization Lahore Fort Indus River Delta

12. The fourth petal comprises: The images of Sheesh Mehal Lahore , Shalimar Gardens The Uch Sharif Tomb Islamia College Peshawar The Ziarat Residency The Khyber Pass A polo match

13. Pakistan Monument Museum is Located in Front of Pakistan Monument at Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan. Museum is created to give tribute those who sacrificed there life for a separate homeland.

14. MUSEUM The government of Pakistan built this museum to showcase some special movements in the making of Pakistan . The museum facilities include audio documentaries, books of history, researches and media centre.

15. Facing the monument, on the right side, down below the stairs stand four pillars, one inscribed with the three cardinal principals of the Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Unity, Faith and Disciple" in english while the other three pillars bear the same in Urdu, one on each.

16. Construction of Pakistan Monument was completed on March 23, 2007. The total cost of the project was more than Rs.580 Million. The total area covered by Pakistan Monument is 2.8 hectares.

17. Entry Fee Museum:  Rs20 for Adults and Rs10 for Students Rules Inside Museum:  No Eatables Allowed. No touching artifacts.