Pakistan Monument
پاکستان مونومنٹ
A national monument on Shakarparian Hills. Its petal-shaped granite structure symbolizes unity among the four provinces and the regions, and it overlooks the whole city.
The Pakistan Monument was completed in 2007. Four large petals represent the four provinces of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Three smaller petals stand for the other regions. The inner walls are carved with reliefs of the nation’s founders, including Jinnah, and scenes from history. The museum beside the monument tells the story of Pakistan’s founding through wax figures and exhibit panels. The site sits on higher ground, with distant views of Faisal Mosque and the Margalla Hills. Tickets are required. The views are best in the evening, when the lights come on at night.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (museum hours shorter)
Nearby sights
- Lok Virsa Heritage Museum
- Pakistan Museum of Natural History
- Shakarparian
- Faisal Mosque
- Daman-e-Koh
- Saidpur Village
- Rawal Lake
- Margalla Hills Trail 3