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Pakistan Monument & Pakistan Monument MuseumBy Atif IlyasResearch Team eMag33The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument representingthe nation's four provinces and three territories. After a competition among manyrenowned architects, Arif Masood's plan was selected for the final design. Theblooming flower shape of the monument represents Pakistan's progress as a rapidlydeveloping country. The four main petals of the monument represent the fourprovinces ( Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh), while the threesmaller petals represent the three territories ( Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and theFederally Administered Tribal Areas). The Monument has been designed to reflect theculture and civilization of the country and depicts the story of the Pakistan Movement,dedicated to those who sacrificed themselves for future generations.Pakistan MonumentTypePublic monumentLocationIslamabad, PakistanCoordinates 33°41'36"N 73°04'06"EConstruction Started May 25, 2004Completed March 23, 2007From air the monument looks like a star (center) and a crescent moon (formed by walls forming the petals), theserepresent the star and crescent on Pakistan's flag.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-pointedstar which is surrounded by a water body. A metallic crescent surrounding the star is inscribed with sayings ofMuhammad Ali Jinnah and poetry of Allama Iqbal.The monument is located at the west viewpoint of the Shakar Parian Hills, and is spread over a total area of 2.8hectares. The high location makes the monument visible from across the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.The stone was laid on 25 May 2004 and the complex was completed by the end of 2006 for inauguration on 23March 2007. The total cost incurred was more than Rs.580 million.www.emag.com.pk
Pakistan Monument MuseumPakistan Monument Museum is Located in Front of PakistanMonument at Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan. Museum iscreated to give tribute those who sacrificed there all life for aseparate homeland. The government of Pakistan built thismuseum to showcase some special movements in the makingPakistan. Pakistan Monument Museum is a best place forhistory lovers..The theme of the museum revolves around creation anddevelopment of Pakistan, making it different from otherMuseums. Overriding purpose of the multi-dimensionaldisplays in the museum is to make clear the birth, history,identity, society, advancement and achievement of Pakistan asa modern and progressive nation. The purpose of themultidimensional displays in the museum is to explain insimple terms the birth, history, identity, society and advancement and achievement of Pakistan as a modern andprogressive nation. The museum facilities are including audio documentaries, books of history, researches andmedia centre.34www.emag.com.pk
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