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The charming capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad is a picturesque and lively metropolitan city. Amongst the finest capitals in the South Asian subcontinent, Islamabad forms a major financial and business hub for the country and is also a thriving tourism destination. Replacing Karachi as the new capital, Islamabad has grown considerably in recent years. Today housing several Parliament houses, Government offices, major banks, business institutions, Muslim architectural and heritage sites, beautiful mosques, grand monuments and structures, museums, the metropolitan city of Islamabad is also a prominent destination for shopping and entertainment. A key market of Islamabad, within its divided sectors is the I-9 Markaz.
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While the country has emerged out of the shackles of poverty since independence in 1947, it has also overcome past decades of economic instability in the past decades. The recent introduction of expansive economic reforms has resulted in a stronger economic outlook in many sectors of the economy, including trade and commerce. The steady rise in areas of export and import has strengthened both domestic and international markets in Pakistan. The rapid urbanization in recent years has witnessed several multinationals and international companies set up base here. The overwhelming popularity of the several shopping malls and plazas, along with the traditional bazaars of the region make up the charm of splendid shopping her in Islamabad.
Another haven for the shopping enthusiast is the I-9 Markaz, which forms a prominent shopping hub. The I-9 Markaz too has its own unique features and is worth visiting individually. While most items are normally catered for, the I-9 Markaz offers a wide range of products and items, including local amenities. Also serving as user-services oriented destination, the I-9 Markaz region is home to several outlets and stores, some of which include automobile parts and supplies, material suppliers, leather manufacturers, overseas dealers, handicrafts, hotels, banks, optical fiber cables, telecommunications, etc. Islamabad’s G-8 Markaz thus not only forms a popular shopper’s hub, but also a prominent in the capital city of Islamabad.
To experience the charm of the I-9 Markaz, a shopping trip to this sector especially during the evenings, would bring alive fascinating escapades of ‘splurge’ shopping. The Muslim festive season leading up to Eid can see stores packed with thousands of shoppers, even stretching till late night. From clothing, apparels, kitchen items, fabrics, books, toys, shoes, handicrafts, fast food etc., shoppers at I-9 markets can receive some fabulous deals and great buys here in the capital city of Islamabad.
For further information on other categories relating to Pakistan’s magnificent cities of Islamabad and Lahore, keep browsing through the links at www.islamabadlahore.com
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