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: 1 364 531 (2015 est)
Islamabad in American English
(ɪsˈlɑməˌbɑd)
capital of Pakistan, in the NE part, near Rawalpindi: pop. 201,000