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'''Blue Area''' is the ] of ], ] along the Jinnah Avenue.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-08-01 |title=Islamabad: Ministry of Religious Affairs opens library in Blue Area |url=https://nation.com.pk/01-Aug-2014/islamabad-ministry-of-religious-affairs-opens-library-in-blue-area |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> The area is a {{convert|2|km|adj=on|sp=us}}-long corridor along Islamabad's Khayaban-e-Quaid-e-Azam (also known as '''Jinnah Avenue'''),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shopping and Dinning |url=http://www.cda.gov.pk/about_islamabad/shoppingDining.asp |access-date=2020-08-26 |website=]}}</ref> Islamabad's primary arterial road which leads up to the main government buildings. It is characterized by clean, wide roads and tall buildings among the panoramic greenery of the adjacent areas. '''Blue Area''' ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|بلیو ایریا}}}}) is the ] of ], ] along the Jinnah Avenue.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-08-01 |title=Islamabad: Ministry of Religious Affairs opens library in Blue Area |url=https://nation.com.pk/01-Aug-2014/islamabad-ministry-of-religious-affairs-opens-library-in-blue-area |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> The area is a {{convert|2|km|adj=on|sp=us}}-long corridor along Islamabad's Khayaban-e-Quaid-e-Azam (also known as '''Jinnah Avenue'''),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shopping and Dinning |url=http://www.cda.gov.pk/about_islamabad/shoppingDining.asp |access-date=2020-08-26 |website=]}}</ref> Islamabad's primary arterial road which leads up to the main government buildings. It is characterized by clean, wide roads and tall buildings among the panoramic greenery of the adjacent areas.


== Etymology == == Etymology ==
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== Transport == == Transport ==
Blue Area is served by Stock Exchange, 7th Avenue, PIMS, and Shaheed-e-Millat metro bus stations on Jinnah Avenue Line 1 of the ] system. Blue Area is served by Stock Exchange, 7th Avenue, PIMS,{{clarify|What is PIMS|date=December 2024}} and Shaheed-e-Millat metro bus stations on Jinnah Avenue Line 1 of the ] system.


== Public services == == Public services ==
On 4 July 2016, the first ] (NADRA) mega centre was inaugurated in Islamabad's Blue Area with a capacity of processing 2000 applicants daily.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-07-04 |title=Capital to have mega NADRA centre |url=https://nation.com.pk/04-Jul-2016/capital-to-have-mega-nadra-centre |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> On 4 July 2016, the first ]mega centre was inaugurated in Islamabad's Blue Area with a capacity of processing 2000 applicants daily.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-07-04 |title=Capital to have mega NADRA centre |url=https://nation.com.pk/04-Jul-2016/capital-to-have-mega-nadra-centre |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>


The office has a seating capacity of 300 people, served by 34 counters. The office has a seating capacity of 300 people, served by 34 counters.


== Commercial == == Commercial ==
Some of the commercial towers in Blue Area includes, but not limited to;


⚫ === Islamabad Stock Exchange ===
===Citadel 7===
Citadel 7 is a high-rise commercial project.

It is located at Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad.

⚫ ===Islamabad Stock Exchange===
{{Main|Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower}} {{Main|Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower}}
The Islamabad Stock Exchange building is also situated in the Blue Area. On 11 January 2016, the three stock exchanges namely Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), ] (LSE) and ] (KSE) all merged to become ] (PSX).<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 December 2015 |title=Pakistan Stock Exchange: a quantum leap for Pakistan’s capital market – Business Recorder |url=https://fp.brecorder.com/2015/12/201512291259917/ |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> The Islamabad Stock Exchange building is also situated in the Blue Area. On 11 January 2016, the three stock exchanges namely Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), ] (LSE) and ] (KSE) all merged to become ] (PSX).<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 December 2016|title=Pakistan Stock Exchange: a quantum leap for Pakistan's capital market – Business Recorder |url=https://fp.brecorder.com/2015/12/201512291259917/ |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref>

⚫ This is a 22 storey building, equipped with modern fire-fighting systems and other facilities. It is earthquake-resistant.


⚫ This is a 22-storey building, equipped with modern fire-fighting systems and other facilities. It is earthquake-resistant.


===Saudi-Pak Tower=== === Saudi-Pak Tower ===
The Saudi Pak Tower is a 19-floors office building, where a dozen multinational companies are operating, including European companies, American TV channels and multinational companies from Chinese and Middle Eastern regions. The Saudi Pak Tower is a 19-floor office building, where a dozen multinational companies are operating, including European companies, American TV channels, and multinational companies from Chinese and Middle Eastern regions.


===Telecom Tower=== === Telecom Tower ===
{{Main|Telecom Tower Islamabad}} {{Main|Telecom Tower Islamabad}}
It's a 113-meter and 24 floors high-rise building, constructed in 2011 by Pakistan Telecommunication Trust. The development has a parking facility of approximately 400 cars. It's a 113-meter and 24-floor high-rise building, constructed in 2011 by Pakistan Telecommunication Trust. The development has a parking facility of approximately 400 cars.


===The Centaurus=== === The Centaurus ===
{{Main|The Centaurus}} {{Main|The Centaurus}}
Designed by British architectural firm WS Atkins, it consists of three skyscrapers, containing corporate offices, residential apartments, and a hotel. It is between ] ] and G-8, primarily situated at the junction of the two main artery roads of Islamabad, Jinnah Avenue and ]. Designed by British architectural firm WS Atkins, it consists of three skyscrapers, containing corporate offices, residential apartments, and a hotel. It is between ] ] and G-8, primarily situated at the junction of the two main artery roads of Islamabad, Jinnah Avenue and ].


The Centaurus Mövenpick Hotel is under-construction and is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. The estimated cost for building the complex was US$350 million. The Centaurus Mövenpick Hotel is under-construction and is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. The estimated cost of building the complex was US$350 million.


On 28 April 2013, a Mothers Day March (Mamta March) was organised in three major cities of Pakistan where people gathered at ] Mall in Islamabad, ] in Lahore, and ] in Karachi to participate in this march.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 May 2013 |title=Dalda launches ‘Vote Aap Ka’ campaign for mothers – Business Recorder |url=https://fp.brecorder.com/2013/05/201305031182118/ |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> On 28 April 2013, a Mothers Day March (Mamta March) was organized in three major cities of Pakistan where people gathered at ] Mall in Islamabad, ] in Lahore, and ] in Karachi to participate in this march.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 May 2013 |title=Dalda launches 'Vote Aap Ka' campaign for mothers – Business Recorder |url=https://fp.brecorder.com/2013/05/201305031182118/ |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Buildings== == Buildings ==
⚫ * Building
⚫ *]
* ] Building
⚫ *Saudi-Pak Tower
* ] Building
⚫ * ]
* Kuslum International Hospital * Kuslum International Hospital
⚫ * ]
*] building
⚫ * Saudi-Pak Tower
*] Mall
⚫ * ]
⚫ * Building
*] building * ]
*] building * ] Building


==Gallery== == Gallery ==
<gallery widths="150" heights="150"> <gallery widths="150" heights="150">
File:The Red Metro Bus in Blue Area.jpg|] in Blue Area File:The Red Metro Bus in Blue Area.jpg|] in Blue Area
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==References== == References ==
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For the Marvel Comics universe location, see Blue Area of the Moon.

Central Business District in Pakistan
Blue Area نیلا رقبہ
Central Business District
Night view of Blue Area, the commercial hub of Islamabad.Night view of Blue Area, the commercial hub of Islamabad.
Coordinates: 33°43′06″N 73°04′17″E / 33.7182°N 73.0714°E / 33.7182; 73.0714
CountryFlag-Pakistan Pakistan
CityIslamabad

Blue Area (Urdu: بلیو ایریا) is the central business district of Islamabad, Pakistan along the Jinnah Avenue. The area is a 2-kilometer (1.2 mi)-long corridor along Islamabad's Khayaban-e-Quaid-e-Azam (also known as Jinnah Avenue), Islamabad's primary arterial road which leads up to the main government buildings. It is characterized by clean, wide roads and tall buildings among the panoramic greenery of the adjacent areas.

Etymology

It is called the "Blue Area", because it was represented in blue colour in the original design (master plan) of the planned city.

Transport

Blue Area is served by Stock Exchange, 7th Avenue, PIMS, and Shaheed-e-Millat metro bus stations on Jinnah Avenue Line 1 of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus system.

Public services

On 4 July 2016, the first National Database and Registration Authoritymega centre was inaugurated in Islamabad's Blue Area with a capacity of processing 2000 applicants daily.

The office has a seating capacity of 300 people, served by 34 counters.

Commercial

Some of the commercial towers in Blue Area includes, but not limited to;

Islamabad Stock Exchange

Main article: Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower

The Islamabad Stock Exchange building is also situated in the Blue Area. On 11 January 2016, the three stock exchanges namely Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE), Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) and Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) all merged to become Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

This is a 22-storey building, equipped with modern fire-fighting systems and other facilities. It is earthquake-resistant.

Saudi-Pak Tower

The Saudi Pak Tower is a 19-floor office building, where a dozen multinational companies are operating, including European companies, American TV channels, and multinational companies from Chinese and Middle Eastern regions.

Telecom Tower

Main article: Telecom Tower Islamabad

It's a 113-meter and 24-floor high-rise building, constructed in 2011 by Pakistan Telecommunication Trust. The development has a parking facility of approximately 400 cars.

The Centaurus

Main article: The Centaurus

Designed by British architectural firm WS Atkins, it consists of three skyscrapers, containing corporate offices, residential apartments, and a hotel. It is between Sectors F-8 and G-8, primarily situated at the junction of the two main artery roads of Islamabad, Jinnah Avenue and Faisal Avenue.

The Centaurus Mövenpick Hotel is under-construction and is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. The estimated cost of building the complex was US$350 million.

On 28 April 2013, a Mothers Day March (Mamta March) was organized in three major cities of Pakistan where people gathered at The Centaurus Mall in Islamabad, Fortress Stadium in Lahore, and Port Grand in Karachi to participate in this march.

Buildings

Gallery

References

  1. "Islamabad: Ministry of Religious Affairs opens library in Blue Area". The Nation. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. "Shopping and Dinning". Capital Development Authority. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  3. "Capital to have mega NADRA centre". The Nation. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  4. "Pakistan Stock Exchange: a quantum leap for Pakistan's capital market – Business Recorder". Business Recorder. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  5. "Dalda launches 'Vote Aap Ka' campaign for mothers – Business Recorder". Business Recorder. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
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