Overview: Karim Block Market is located in Allama Iqbal Town. Several stores dealing in a variety of items (including clothes, cosmetics, crockery, electronic appliances, fabrics and jewellery) are grocery stores. As a result, during the run-up to Eid, the Market attracts a lot of people from Allama Iqbal Town and neighbouring areas. Commercial property options include standalone shops and outlets in low-rise plazas. Property is in high demand; prices have increased by 25% to 30 % in the last five years.
What is nearby: Allama Open University and Islamic College of Commerce are less than a minute’s drive away. Boundaries: Ravi Block (north), Sikandar Block (east), University of the Punjab (south) and Karim Block (west). Total area: Approximately 25 acres.
Available utilities include: Electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water. Available amenities include: Banks, a commercial area, eateries, fuel stations, mosques and parks.
Eateries include: Lajpaal Restaurant, Little Chef, MeatEx, Pizza 21, Topsi and Zakai Foods. Nearby recreational avenues include: FMQ Futsal Arena, Ghulshan-e-iqbal Park and Mumtaz Cinema.
By Syed Wajeeh-ul-Hassan Naqvi . Information provided by Shehzad Bashir Associates & Consultants, Lahore.