Mission guide
Pakistan Service Mission
The Pakistan Service Mission is headquartered in Islamabad, a planned capital surrounded by hills and rich history.
- Urdu
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About the mission
Urdu is the main language listed for the mission. Missionaries may also encounter English and other languages used across Pakistan.
At a glance
- Country
- Pakistan
- Main city
- Islamabad, population 1,108,872 in 2023
- Language
- Urdu
- Time zone
- Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical, with hot summers, monsoon rains, cool winters, and five seasons
- Church in Pakistan
- More than 5,000 members, 3 districts, 13 branches
A short history of the area
The city’s master plan was developed by Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis. Islamabad lies on the Pothohar Plateau, an area with archaeological evidence reaching back hundreds of thousands of years.
The Church here
- 1985Branches were operating in Islamabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore.
- 1987The first Pakistani missionary from the Islamabad Branch began serving in January.
- 1993Church membership in Pakistan reached 130.
- 2000Church membership in Pakistan reached 786.
- 2005Church membership in Pakistan reached 1,653.
- 2007Pakistan became part of the India New Delhi Mission when that mission was organized on November 1.
- 2010Church membership in Pakistan reached 2,750.
Temples nearby
Bangkok Thailand Temple
Dedicated October 22, 2023 · About 2205 miles from Islamabad
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- Assalam-o-alaikumPeace be upon you, a common greeting
- Wa alaikum assalamAnd peace be upon you, a reply to the greeting
- ShukriyaThank you
- MeherbaniPlease or kindness
Foods to try
- Biryani (spiced rice prepared with meat or vegetables)
- Nihari (slow-cooked meat stew)
- Seekh kebab (seasoned minced meat cooked on a skewer)
- Samosa (fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, vegetables, or meat)
Fun facts
- Islamabad is known by the nicknames Isloo and The Green City.
- Faisal Mosque can accommodate up to 74,000 worshippers.
- Islamabad recorded 620 millimetres of rain in 10 hours on July 23, 2001, its highest 24-hour rainfall.
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