What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital city and seat of government of Pakistan, a country in Southern Asia. Pakistan uses the ISO codes PK and PAK, and its international dialling code is +92. The currency in use is the Pakistani rupee (PKR).
For the full profile of Pakistan, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Pakistan country page. The country has an estimated population of 255,219,554 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Pakistan
- Capital: Islamabad
- Region: Southern Asia
- Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR)
- Calling code: +92
- Flag emoji: 🇵🇰
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
Is Islamabad the largest city in Pakistan?
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Islamabad?
Islamabad, like the rest of Pakistan, uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR, symbol ₨).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.