Why does every decision concerned with Pakistan mention Islamabad?

It's the base of most terrorist camps in Pakistan.
It is the capital of Pakistan.
It houses all nuclear facilities of the country.
Islamabad was the place subjected to the famous surgical strikes.

Correct answer: It is the capital of Pakistan.

Solution

Islamabad is mentioned because it is the capital city of Pakistan, where the central government and key officials are based. Hence decisions concerning Pakistan are often referred to through Islamabad.

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