As dawn breaks over the horizon, warm golden light sweeps across Islamabad’s freshly paved entry avenues. Pakistan’s capital welcomes travelers with a redesigned urban landscape featuring landscaped green belts and colorful murals, public art and upgraded roads set against the Margalla Hills. The city’s major entry points and avenues are taking on a fresh appearance as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) carries out a range of beautification and improvement works aimed at making public spaces more attractive, functional and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. (Match the photo with APP feature slugged “First impressions matter: Islamabad’s transformed avenues blend heritage with modern design”) already been released