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An Emerging Hub of Economic Opportunities EXPLORE PAKISTAN AN EMERGING HUB OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES PAKISTAN IS HOME TO COUNTLESS WONDERS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT BEHOLD FOREIGNERS AND LOCALS ALIKE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY, PAKISTAN www.nust.edu.pk PAKISTAN THE LAND OF RESILIENCE Dr. Abdus Salam (late), world renowned physicist and winner of Nobel Prize in Physics (1979), is highly lauded for his prolific work. He stands as a beacon for Pakistani youth, his fellow countrymen and the world’s scientific community at large. Professor Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman’s notable achievements in the fields of science and technology have started a new era for Pakistan. He holds vast experience of working at key positions with the international scientific community and has won the prestigious UNESCO Science Prize. He is also a member of Board of Trustees (BoT) of NUST Trust Fund (NTF). Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani student and education activist who began speaking out for girls’ education at the age of 11. After surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban at 15, she co-founded the Malala Fund, with an aim of creating a world where every girl can learn and lead without fear. She is the youngest ever Nobel Laureate. SNAPSHOT OF PAKISTAN Gwadar: World’s largest deep sea port Khewra Salt Mine: World’s second largest salt mine Shandur Top: World’s highest Polo ground at 3,700 meters above sea level Pathways to ancient of Billion - 2019 GDP USD 315.00 civilisation dating back to 3300 BC like Mohenjodaro, Industrial Sector accounts for Harappa and Taxila 24% of the GDP Population: 197 Million Urdu and English CENSUS 2017 are official languages Home to diverse ethnic groups such as The region has seen Kalaash, Buzuro & Hazara living in harmony tremendous growth since with Pushtuns; Punjabis, Sindhis, Balochis the groundbreaking launch of and Kashmiris China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) WHY YOU WILL LOVE ISLAMABAD With all the advantages of a major city, Islamabad offers an enviable lifestyle in an environment that is ideal for academic and research pursuits. Second most beautiful capital of the world TRANSPORT: Taxi cabs, buses, international and domestic airport makes it easy to get around History of Islamabad dates back to 0.1M – 0.5M years ago POPULATION: 1.9 Million (2014) Islamabad has the largest foreign-born population in the country Average Temperature: Low 2°C, High 38°C, 620 mm Highest Recorded Rain A stopping point for tourists One of the safest cities in Pakistan, enroute to Islamabad has expansive surveillance touristic spots in system with 1,900 CCTV cameras and Northern Areas 10,000+ Police Force CULINARY DELIGHTS: The restaurant industry Home to thriving has exciting new business and diners specialising commerce in international and centres national cuisines 88% Literacy rate 20+ Universities Many shopping malls and 600+ Schools have opened up in the city where you can shop for local and Diplomatic Hub of international brands the country THE SIGHTSEEING PARADISE FAISAL MOSQUE MARGALLA HILLS SAIDPUR VILLAGE PAKISTAN MONUMENT SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH RAWAL LAKE LOK VIRSA MUSEUM ISLAMABAD THE HOME OF NUST Airport Nearest Hospital Metro Stop Taxi Services Motorway 21 Km 2 Km 0.5 Km Available 10 Km 25 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes round the clock 15 minutes Shopping Mall Lok Virsa Museum Monal Hill Resort Murree Monthly Cost of living 13 Km 17 Km 27 Km 72 Km USD 200 27 minutes 29 minutes 51 minutes 1 hour 50 minutes per person .
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