What is the Capital of Pakistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Pakistan is Islamabad. Pakistan is located in Southern Asia, Asia, with a population of 241,499,431. The official currency is the Pakistani rupee and the primary language spoken is Urdu.
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Islamabad at a glance
| Capital city | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Largest city | Karachi |
| Country population | 241,499,431 (5th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+05:00 |
| Currency | Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
| Calling code | +92 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Pakistan
- Kabul, capital of Afghanistan
- Beijing, capital of China
- New Delhi, capital of India
- Tehran, capital of Iran
Pakistan in context
- Pakistan covers 796,095 km², making it the 35th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 303 people per km² ranks 30th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, India, Iran.
- With 241,499,431 people, Pakistan holds about 12.0% of the population of Southern Asia.
- That is roughly 5.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Pakistan has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Pakistan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Pakistan — FAQ
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
Is Islamabad the largest city in Pakistan?
No — while Islamabad is the capital, the largest city in Pakistan is Karachi.
What country is Islamabad in?
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan.
What continent is Islamabad in?
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is located in Asia.
Is Islamabad the capital of Pakistan?
Yes — Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan (official name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan).
Islamabad is the capital of which country?
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, in Southern Asia.
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