Every large monument depends on many specialist suppliers working to one programme. On the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad, built for FWO (Frontier Works Organisation), Prosvogue’s part was clearly defined: the import and supply of the Yadgar-e-Fatah marble, 40,000 square feet of 3 cm Thassos White from Greece. This article sets out that scope, the timeline it ran to and what it involved, sticking strictly to verified facts.
The project and the client
Yadgar-e-Fatah, formerly known as Marka-e-Haq, is a national monument in Islamabad. The client was FWO, the Frontier Works Organisation. The monument was designed by architects Arif Masood and Mahnoor Qureshi, and the Project Director was Colonel Abuzar Ghawas Khan Yousafzai. Construction ran from 1 October 2025 to 14 August 2026.
It was a project of considerable scale, with about 750 tonnes of structural steel, more than 11,000 cubic metres of concrete and a carved frieze of about 110 tonnes. The white marble cladding is what gives the finished monument its bright, unified appearance.
Our scope: import and supply of the Yadgar-e-Fatah marble
Prosvogue was responsible for the import and supply of the cladding marble. In practical terms, that scope covered:
- Material: Thassos White marble, quarried in Greece.
- Quantity: 40,000 square feet.
- Thickness: 3 cm.
- Delivery: bringing the marble from Greece to Pakistan and supplying it for installation in Islamabad.
We were not the designer or the main contractor. Our job was to make sure the right stone arrived in the right quantity and condition to support the work on site.
The timeline we worked to
The import began in January 2026 and was completed on 12 August 2026. Installation on site started on 10 June 2026. That means that for roughly two months, marble was still arriving while installation was already under way, and the import was completed only two days before construction finished on 14 August 2026.
For a supplier, this kind of overlap changes the job. It is no longer enough to deliver the full quantity by a single date. Supply has to keep pace with installation, so that the teams on site always have the stone they need next, without the site being swamped by material it cannot yet use.
What an import of this kind involves
Importing natural stone for a monument is a chain of linked steps, each of which has to be planned. Broadly, an import like this involves:
- Specification: agreeing the stone, thickness, finish and quantities with the project team.
- Sourcing: securing consistent material from Greek suppliers, since natural marble varies from block to block.
- Packing: crating slabs securely so they survive long-distance handling.
- Shipping: moving the consignments internationally and tracking them.
- Customs clearance: completing import documentation and clearance in Pakistan.
- Inland delivery: transporting the crates to Islamabad and coordinating arrival with the site.
Our import and export services bring these steps together under one team.
Why Thassos White
Thassos White is known for its bright, near-pure white colour and fine, consistent crystalline structure. Those qualities suit a monument where a clean, uniform surface is central to the design. More detail on the stone is on our Thassos Snowhite page, and the flagship write-up on the Yadgar-e-Fatah marble cladding covers the cladding itself.
What this means for future projects
Supplying marble for a national monument, on a programme where import and installation overlapped, is the kind of work we are set up to do. For architects, contractors and developers planning prestige projects in Pakistan, it shows the value of involving the stone supplier early, agreeing a phased delivery plan and keeping the supply chain in one set of hands.
Talk to us early about specification, phasing and import. Contact us or email info@prosvogue.com.
Frequently asked questions
What was Prosvogue’s role on Yadgar-e-Fatah?
Prosvogue imported and supplied 40,000 square feet of 3 cm Thassos White marble from Greece for the monument, built for FWO.
When was the Yadgar-e-Fatah marble imported?
The import began in January 2026 and was completed on 12 August 2026. Installation started on 10 June 2026.
Can Prosvogue supply Thassos White for other projects?
Yes. We import Thassos White and other Greek marbles for projects across Pakistan. Contact us with your requirements.
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