List of tallest buildings in Pakistan
This list of tallest buildings in Pakistan ranks skyscrapers in Pakistan. Habib Bank Plaza built in 1963, was the first high-rise and the tallest building in Pakistan, located in Karachi. It stands 102 m (335 ft) tall with 25 floors; however in 2005 MCB Tower also in Karachi surpassed Habib Bank Plaza at 116 m (381 ft) tall[1] with 29 floors, than in 2012 Ocean Towers surpassed in with 120 m (394 ft) and 30 floors.
A number of buildings taller than 100 m (328 ft) are under construction in various cities throughout Pakistan, however construction is mostly concentrated in Karachi, followed by Islamabad and Lahore. The tallest building under construction is Bahria Icon Tower in Karachi, which is expected to be completed in 2017 and upon its completion, will become the tallest Skyscraper in Pakistan changing the skyline of Karachi, at 68 floors, and 260 m (853 ft) height.[2]
Completed buildings
This list ranks completed and topped out buildings that stand at least 100 m (328 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement.
Rank | Name | City | Height | Floors | Year | References |
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1 | Bakht Tower | Karachi | 145 m (476 ft) | 37 | 2015 | [citation needed] topped out |
2 | Ocean Towers | Karachi | 120 m (394 ft) | 30 | 2012 | Tallest complete building in Pakistan |
3 | Arkandians Tower A | Karachi | 120 m (394 ft) | 37 | 2015 | [citation needed] topped out |
4 | MCB Tower | Karachi | 116 m (381 ft) | 29 | 2005 | [1][3] |
5 | Telecom Tower | Islamabad | 113 m (371 ft) | 24 | 2011 | [4][citation needed] |
6 | The Centaurus Tower A | Islamabad | 110 m (361 ft) | 30 | 2011 | [5][citation needed] |
7 | The Centaurus Tower B | Islamabad | 110 m (361 ft) | 30 | 2011 | [5][citation needed] |
8 | The Centaurus Tower C | Islamabad | 110 m (361 ft) | 30 | 2011 | [5][citation needed] |
9 | Centre Point Tower | Karachi | 110 m (361 ft) | 28 | 2013 | [6][7] |
10 | Bahria Town Tower | Karachi | 110 m (361 ft) | 27 | 2012 | [8][citation needed] |
11 | Arfa Software Technology Park | Lahore | 106 m (348 ft) | 17 | 2012 | [9] |
12 | One Constitution Avenue A | Islamabad | 105 m (344 ft) | 26 | 2014 | [10][citation needed] |
13 | One Constitution Avenue B | Islamabad | 105 m (344 ft) | 26 | 2014 | [10][citation needed] |
14 | Dolmen Mall Clifton | Karachi | 103 m (338 ft) | 25 | 2011 | [citation needed] |
15 | Habib Bank Plaza | Karachi | 102 m (335 ft) | 25 | 1962 | [11] Tallest building in South Asia on completion[12] |
16 | Lakhani Presidency Tower | Karachi | 100.5 m (330 ft) | 24 | 2013 | [citation needed] |
17 | PIC Towers | Karachi | 100 m (328 ft) | 23 | 1980s | [13][14] |
Timeline of Tallest Buildings
Name | City | Height | Floors | Year Tallest | References |
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Habib Bank Plaza | Karachi | 101 m (331 ft) | 25 | 1962 to 2005 | [15] |
MCB Tower | Karachi | 116 m (381 ft) | 29 | 2005 to 2012 | [15] |
Ocean Towers | Karachi | 120 m (394 ft) | 30 | 2012 to 2015 | |
Bakht Tower | Karachi | 145 m (476 ft) | 37 | 2015 |
See also
- List of tallest buildings in the world
- List of tallest buildings in Karachi
- List of tallest buildings in Asia
- List of tallest buildings in Islamabad
- List of tallest buildings in Lahore
- List of tallest buildings and structures in South Asia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.mcb.com.pk/mcb/mcb_tower.asp
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Tallest building in Pakistan from 2005-2012
- ↑ http://www.ptet.com.pk/tower.php[dead link]
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 http://www.thecentaurus.com/the_centaurus_corporate.asp[dead link]
- ↑ http://www.centrepoint.com.pk www.centrepoint.com.pk[dead link]
- ↑ Centre Point Tower at CTBUH Skyscraper Database
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Software Technology Park at CTBUH Skyscraper Database
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ - Karachi Diagram
- ↑ http://www.uet.edu.pk/export/sites/UETWebPortal/research/researchinfo/journal/volume1/artcle10.pdf
- ↑ http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=pictowers-karachi-pakistan PIC
- ↑ PRC Towers at CTBUH Skyscraper Database
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 name="skyscrapernews.com">http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=598