Melody Market, also known as G-6 Markaz, or Civic Center, is a commercial center and market area located in Sector G-6, Islamabad. The area also houses National Savings's head office.
History
Melody Market was designed by an English architect, Faster, and construction began in 1965.
Melody Food Park
A food park was established in the Melody commercial area in 2003. The business activity at the park was affected by the Siege of Lal Masjid (located near by) in 2007 and later due to a suicide blast in 2008.
References
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- "A long forgotten melody | Shehr | thenews.com.pk". The News International.
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- "Coming soon: For Islamabadis, a new food park in the lap of Margalla Hills". The Express Tribune. 26 March 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2014.