Liaquat National Bagh

Liaquat National Bagh

Liaquat National Bagh (Park), usually just referred to as "Liaquat Bagh" (Urdu: لیاقت باغ), is a famous park located on Murree Road in the city of Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

The park was formerly known as Municipal Park, but was renamed to "Liaquat National Bagh (Park)" after the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan in 1951. It is known as a place for political gatherings and for speeches. Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on 27 December 2007 while leaving an election rally at the park. [ [http://rawalpindi-city.blogspot.com/2007/09/rawalpindi-bazaars-parks-and-gardens.html Rawalpindi Bazaars Parks and Gardens] September 9, 2007] It also has many residential ares including Arya Mohalla.

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