Blue Area

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

The name “Blue Area” comes from the original design (master plan) of the planned city, where it was represented in blue color. It is served by several metro bus stations on Jinnah Avenue Line 1 of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus system.

Some notable buildings and services in the Blue Area include:

• National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) mega center, which can process 2000 applicants daily.
• Citadel 7, is a high-rise commercial project.
• Islamabad Stock Exchange building.
• Saudi-Pak Tower, a 19-floor office building.
• Telecom Tower, a 113-meter and 24-floor high-rise building.
• The Centaurus is a complex of three skyscrapers containing corporate offices, residential apartments, and a hotel.

The area is also home to various businesses and services, including IT businesses, pharmacies, bakeries, and more. It is a bustling commercial district and possesses a highly special significance due to its position.