List Of Tallest Buildings In Pakistan
This list of tallest buildings in Pakistan, ranks skyscrapers by height in Pakistan. Constructed in 1963 Habib Bank Plaza was the first highrise and the tallest building in Pakistan, located in Karachi. It stands 101 m (331 ft) tall and has 25 floors; however in 2005 MCB Tower also in Karachi overtook the Habib Bank Plaza to become the tallest building in Pakistan. It stands 116 m (381 ft) tall and has 29 floors. Currently, the tallest building in Karachi and Pakistan is Ocean Towers, at 30 floors and 120 meters . Today, many buildings taller than 100 m (328 ft) are under construction mainly in Karachi. The tallest building under construction is Bahria Icon Tower, in Clifton, Karachi and slated for completion sometime in 2014, it will become Pakistan's Tallest Skyscraper, at 62 floors, and 260 meters high.
This list ranks buildings in Pakistan that stand at least 19 fl tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.
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