EXPLORE PAKISTAN

AN EMERGING
HUB OF
ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITIES

PAKISTAN IS HOME TO COUNTLESS WONDERS,

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES & EMERGING
ECONOMIC PLATFORM THAT BEHOLDS FOREIGNERS
AND LOCALS ALIKE

National University of Sciences

& Technology, Pakistan
www.nust.edu.pk
 PAKISTAN THE LAND OF
RESILIENCE
Dr. Abdus Salam (late), world
renowned physicist and winner
of Nobel Prize in Physics (1979), is
highly lauded for his prolific work.
He stands as a beacon for Pakistani
youth, his fellow countrymen and
the world’s scientific community
at large.

Professor Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman’s notable

achievements in the fields of science
and technology have started a new era
for Pakistan. He holds vast experience
of working at key positions with the
international scientific community
and has won the prestigious UNESCO
Science Prize. He is also a member of
Board of Trustees (BoT) of NUST Trust
Fund (NTF).

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani student

and education activist who began
speaking out for girls’ education
at the age of 11. After surviving an
assassination attempt by the Taliban
at 15, she co-founded the Malala
Fund, with an aim of creating a world
where every girl can learn and lead
without fear. She is the youngest ever
Nobel Laureate.
 SNAPSHOT OF PAKISTAN

Gwadar: World’s largest deep Khewra Salt Mine: World’s second largest
sea port salt mine

Shandur Top: World’s highest Polo ground at 3,700 meters above sea level

Pathways to ancient civilisation

GDP of USD 304.327 Billion - 2017 dating back to 3300 BC like
Mohenjodaro, Harappa and
Industrial Sector accounts for Taxila
24% of the GDP

Population: 197 Million Urdu and English

are official languages

Home to diverse ethnic groups such as The region has seen tremendous
Kalaash, Buzuro & Hazara living in harmony growth since the groundbreaking
with Pushtuns; Punjabis, Sindhis, Balochis and launch of China Pakistan
Kashmiris Economic Corridor (CPEC)
*Information Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics - Government of Pakistan
 ISLAMABAD
THE HOME OF NUST

Airport Nearest Hospital Metro Stop Taxi Services Motorway

19 Km 2 Km 0.5 Km Available 10 Km
40 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes round the clock 15 minutes

Shopping Mall Lok Virsa Museum Monal Hill Resort Murree Monthly Cost of living
13 Km 17 Km 27 Km 72 Km USD 200
27 minutes 29 minutes 51 minutes 1 hour 50 minutes per person

Printed: April 2018

 WHY YOU WILL
LOVE ISLAMABAD
With all the advantages of a major city, Islamabad offers an enviable lifestyle in
an environment that is ideal for academics.

Second most
beautiful capital
of the world
TRANSPORT: Taxi cabs, buses, international and
domestic airport makes it easy to get around

History of
Islamabad dates
back to 0.1M – POPULATION: 1.9 Million (2014)
0.5M years ago Islamabad has the largest
foreign-born population in
the country

Average Temperature:
Low 2°C, High 38°C,
620 mm Highest
Recorded Rain

A stopping point
for tourists One of the safest cities in Pakistan, it
enroute to has expansive surveillance system with
touristic spots in 1,900 CCTV cameras and 10,000+ Police Force
Northern Areas

CULINARY DELIGHTS:
The restaurant industry
Home to thriving
has exciting new
business and
diners specialising
commerce centres
in international and
national cuisines

88% Literacy rate

20+ Universities and Many shopping malls
600+ Schools have opened up in the
city where you can
shop for local and
Diplomatic Hub of international brands
the country
*Information Source: Assistance Commissioner Islamabad - 2016
 THE SIGHTSEEING PARADISE

FAISAL MOSQUE

MARGALLA HILLS SAID PUR VILLAGE

PAKISTAN MONUMENT SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH

RAWAL LAKE LOK VIRSA MUSEUM