Bani Gala, Islamabad
Bani Gala is located in Islamabad at the eastern bank of Rawal Lake approximately 10 minutes drive from Islamabad Serena Hotel[1] and Jinnah Convention Centre.[2] The vicinity is full of rich scenic views.
History
The residential area of Bani Gala had remained controversial[3] since its establishment in early 2000 as reportedly some localities were constructed on private land without permission. Moreover, Rawal Lake was being polluted because of construction activity in the nearby areas, commercial fishing and sewage discharge of Bani Gala and other nearby villages into it.
Capital Development Authority vowed to take action against all unauthorized constructions beside the Rawal Lake under the pretext of controlling pollution in the water reservoir.
The locality became famous after the former head of the country's nuclear programme, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan built his house there and since then the issue of "illegality" of the locality had been sidelined.
Recreation
- Kinara restaurant[4] is a recent development at Bani Gala which has turned into a beautiful hangout spot at Rawal Lake.
- Rawal Lake View Park has been planted with flowering trees and laid out with gardens, picnic spots, and secluded paths. The terraced garden and the lake are used for picnics, fishing and boating. The highest point in the garden offers a panoramic view of the lake, Margalla and Murree hills, Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Facts
- Beaconhouse Mohranur Campus [7] is located in Bani Gala, Islamabad, and is spread over 4.5 acres and one of the largest A-Level exclusive school campuses in Pakistan.
- Some of famouse residents of Bani Gala are:
- Faryal Tallpur (Sister of President Zardari)
- Aylah Malik & Sumera Malik
Events
- Atif Aslam performed a live musical concert at Beaconhouse Mohranur Campus [8] located in Bani Gala, Islamabad on August 10, 2010.
Illegal Occupation
- A three members bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took suo motu notice[9] over the letter, written by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan against the illegal occupation of state's land by Leader of the House in Senate Nayar Bukhari and his relatives.
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