Pakistan Monument
The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument
representing the nation's four provinces and three territories. After a
competition among many renowned architects, Arif Masood’s plan was
selected for the final design. The blooming flower shape of the monument
represents Pakistan's progress as a rapidly developing country. The
four main petals of the monument represent the four provinces (Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh), while the three smaller petals represent the three territories (Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas). The Monument has been designed to reflect the culture and civilization of the country and depicts the story of the Pakistan Movement, dedicated to those who sacrificed themselves for future generations.
Structure:
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. A metallic crescent surrounding the star is inscribed with sayings of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and poetry of Allama Iqbal.
Inside the Monument
Garden at Pakistan Monument
Pakistan Monument Museum
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