Pak.Studies Assignment # 2.

Name:
Rabia Ahmad.

Reg#:
046.

Class/sec:
ADP/A.

Subject:
Pak.Studies.

Submitted to:
Sir Kamran Khan.

History of 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 Masoods 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.Pakistan Monument Museum is Located in Front of Pakistan Monument at Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan. Museum is created to give tribute those who sacrificed there all life for a separate homeland. The government of Pakistan built this museum to showcase some special movements in the making Pakistan. Pakistan Monument Museum is a best place for history lovers there timings are 10 Am to 8 PM. The museum facilities are including audio documentaries, books of history, researches and media centre. Set on the top of the Shakar Parian Hills, the Pakistan Monument overlooks the heart of Islamabad in an awe inspiring fashion. The project started by Pervez Musharraf in 2004, aimed to provide the residents of Islamabad with a sight to pay

homage to the rich history and to represent development and future progress. The monument completed in 2007 is a structure shaped in four petals, representing united people of Pakistan standing shoulder to shoulder, over the crescent and star, hence protecting the motherland and acting as guarantors of progress.The monument was constructed as a tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Pakistan. It represents the history, civilization and culture of Pakistan and mainly focuses on historical events of Pakistan Movement. The murals on the petals of flower shaped architecture features Pakistans cultural heritage and historic events of Pakistan Movement. The artistically designed architecture of Pakistan Monument is National Monument of Pakistan. It provides information about Pakistans culture, heritage and history in a unique way. It reminds us of all the sacrifices our ancestors made to achieve the goal of an independent country for us. Pakistan Monument Museum is also a worth visiting place.