Who coined the name of the new capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, in 1959?
Correct answer: C. Qazi Abdur Rehman
- 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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