Who coined the name of the new capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, in 1959?

  • A. Ayub Khan
  • B. Fatima Jinnah
  • C. Qazi Abdur Rehman
  • D. Justice Muhammad Shahabuddin

Explanation

Qazi Abdur Rehman is credited with coining the name Islamabad in 1959. The name combines “Islam” with “abad,” meaning a settled or inhabited place.

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