2008 Orakzai bombing

The COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), formerly known as COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), is a public university in Pakistan. It is a multi-campus university with its principal seat located in Islamabad. Comsats was envisioned as Pakistan's first exclusive Institute of Information Technology. In the latest QS University Rankings, CUI ranked 7th in Pakistan and 801-1000 in the world. Nationally it is ranked top-most in Computer Sciences and IT category. COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) is under the administration of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South.

Chak Shahzad (Urdu: چک شہزاد), is a modern suburb situated in the Islamabad Capital Territory of Pakistan.Historically, the suburb was home to Malik and Chowdhury tribesmen, but recently has seen a growth in farmhouses of the rich and wealthy from nearby Islamabad, including that of federal minister Muhammad Talha Mahmood, Pervez Musharraf, Makhdoom Ameen Faheem and Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. The ex-cricketer and political leader Imran Khan also lives nearby in Bani Gala. The journalist Javed Chaudhry lives in Shahzad town which is adjacent to Chak Shahzad.

Alipur and Farash are two separate villages which are centuries old, whereas "Farash Town" is a settlement on the land acquired by the Capital Development Authority from the people of surrounding villages like Farash and Punjgran. Alipur and Farash, in Islamabad, are located on the Lehtrar road approx. 17 km from Rawal lake and 9 km from Chak Shahzad. Farash is a Capital Development Authority approved model urban shelter scheme which came into being in 1990. Homeless people from Bari Imam and other Kachi Abadis of Islamabad were settled in Farash. The name of village Alipur refers to Baba Ali Muhammad, the ancestor of Maliks living in Alipur, whereas a number of people of other origins have also migrated to Alipur over a last two decades, which has turned this small village into a big town consisting of a population of approximately more than 30,000. In Alipur, there is also shrine of Shah Sultan, a saint who gave shelter to Baba Ali Muhammad and helped him to make this area his habitat. As compared to Alipur, Farash is a mix of different clans which include Dhund Abbasis descendant of raja waliat khan including Raja Mohtasim youth counselor, Rajput, Mangrals, Bhattis, Qazis and Janjuas. Alipur Farash are adjoining villages and have a number of things in common. They select their local representatives for Union Council Alipur. Besides Tarlai and Kuri, Alipur and Farash have emerged as the major town of rural area of Islamabad. Farash is mainly the village of numbardars the main clan in the villages is raja (Janjuas). The Great Master Mohammad Hussain Were The First Descendant of Janjua's and he was the very well reputated person of the Alipur Farash & surroundings area's people from surroundings respect them and give them the honor of solving their matter's such as making peace between two people's(or families) including their son's Raja Waqar hussain,Raja ibrar hussain hamayun. and Raja Sujjad Hussain babar and their Son in Laws Raja Safdar Hussain, Haji Mohammad Sapparas, Mohammad Afzal Bhatti .the last son of Master Mohammad Hussain Is also remain Chairman Of alipur Farash for Almost 25 Years. (Raja Sujjad Hussain Babar) As of 2011 there were approximately 2,000 homes in Farash town. Despite being one of the CDA's "model villages" it resembles a typical unplanned settlement with nominal municipal facilities. Alipur Farash residents have been facing problems due to shortage of drinking water, poor sewerage and lack of other basic facilities. According to unofficial figures, there are 28 katchi abadis (informal settlements)in Islamabad inhabited by more than 70,000 dwellers in poor living conditions. Under the urban shelter programme, CDA has acknowledged 10 katchi abadis for provision of basic facilities.

Bani Gala (Urdu: بنی گالا) is a residential area located in Islamabad at the eastern bank of Rawal Lake.

Lake View Park (also known as Rawal Lake View Point or Rawal Lake Promenade) is a wildlife park, amusement park and adventure park located near Malpur village at the edge of Rawal lake in Islamabad, Pakistan. It runs under the administration of Capital Development Authority.The park contains the third-largest walk-in bird aviary in the world, which was inaugurated in 2013. It is 80 feet high, and covers 3.8 acres. 4,000 birds belonging to 300 different species are housed here

Rawal Lake (Urdu: جھیل راول) in Pakistan is an artificial reservoir that provides the water needs for the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Korang River along with some other small streams coming from Margalla Hills have been set to form this artificial lake which covers an area of 8.8 km2. Korang River is the outlet stream of Rawal Dam. Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Village Malpur, Bani Gala and Margalla Hills National Park.

Malpur is one of the oldest villages in Islamabad located off the Murree Road.

Sohan is a village and Union Council situated in Islamabad Capital Territory of Pakistan. It is a place where mostly livestock farms are situated, such as BizWhiz Livestock Private Limited Farms.

The Centre for Earthquake Studies (CES) (Urdu: دانشگاہ برائے تحقیق و مطالعہِ زلزالیات) is a federally funded research institute and national laboratory dedicated to the advancement in understanding of natural vibration, seismology, and yield-based energy measurement of seismic waves. The CES was established through federal funding as a direct response to the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake in order to understand earthquakes and provide scientific prediction of quakes to improve earthquake preparedness. The CES is the only national site in Pakistan working on earthquake precursors.The national laboratory is headquartered in the campus area of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) and conducts mathematical research in earth sciences, in close coordination with the NCP.

Shakrial is a town in Rawalpindi District, Pakistan. It is linked in the east to Kuri Road and the area of Dhoke Kashmirian, in the west to Chirah Road, in the north to Service Road and the area of Sadiqabad, and in the south to Expressway Islamabad. The town is divided into two main parts, Old Shakrial and New Shakrial. The native people of Shakrial are Qureshis, and other major clans are Syeds, Hanjra Rajputs, Maliks, Mughals khans and Sattis. Every year in the summer season, people gather in the town for Urs of Saein Boota Darbar.

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT; Urdu: وفاقی دارالحکومت, romanized: Vafāqī Dār-alhakūmat) is the only federal territory of Pakistan containing Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Located on the northern edge of the Pothohar Plateau and at the foot of the Margalla Hills, The ICT shares borders with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the west and with the province of Punjab in the remaining directions. It covers an area of 1,165 square kilometres (450 sq mi) and according to the 2023 national census, has a population of over 1 million in the city proper, while over 2 million in the whole territory. The territory is represented in the National Assembly by NA-52, NA-53, and NA-54 constituencies and by four seats in the Senate.

Liaquat Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The capacity of the arena is 10,223 spectators. It hosts indoor sporting events such as Basketball, Badminton, Boxing and Pro Wrestling. Earthquake preventing technology was used in Liaquat Gymnasium's construction. On 27 November,1986 the 6th PTV Awards show was also held in this complex.