Islamabad is a beautiful city filled with green walking spaces, an abundance of trees, and vibrant flowers. Walking trails in the Margalla hills are safe and easily accessible.
The climate includes a hot summer, lovely spring and fall, and a cool dry winter which rarely reaches freezing temperatures.
While two monsoons keep the city green and clear the air, the air quality index can be high. Every ISOI teaching space has air purifiers.
The campus has air quality monitors throughout the campus. The medical officer uses the monitors in conjunction with other factors to determine if students may be outdoors.
Islamabad is an eclectic mix of the old and the new.
Frequent tiny shops, well stocked market sector stores or visit modern malls for designer and imported goods.
The major cities are used to western dress; however, clothing which, respects the conservative culture is never amiss.
The city offers local and international cuisine, modern hotels, and unique cultural events.
The city has dramatically improved road infrastructure, upgrades continue.
