History of Islamabad their way to invade the Indian Subcontinent. A Buddhist town once existed in the region and remains of a stupa have been identified in the G-12 sector. Modern Islamabad also incorporates the old settlement of Saidpur. The British took control of the region from the Sikhs in 1849 and built Asia's largest cantonment in the region in Rawalpindi. When Pakistan gained independence in 1947, Karachi was its first capital. In 1960, Islamabad was constructed as a forward capital. It is considered by some as one of the most extensively and successfully planned cities in South Asia. History of Islamabad The
Embassy of Brazil, Islamabad to open a diplomatic mission in Pakistan. The embassy was formerly located at 6 Victoria Road, Karachi, during the 1950s, before the capital was shifted to Islamabad in the 1960s. It is concurrently accredited to Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The embassy plays an important role in the promotion of Brazilian culture in Pakistan, and the bilateral relations between the two countries. Various consular services are provided. The Brazilian ambassador also serves as the honorary president of the Pakistan-Brazil Friendship Association (PBFA), established in 2011. The embassy arranges numerous cultural events, including Independence Day celebrations, the Brazilian Film Festival, arts and photographic