Pakistan Monument

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Pakistan Monument:

Tourist Places in Pakistan [howpk.com]

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.

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