Overview: Established in the early 1990s, Block VII, Gulistan-e-Jauhar is a residential neighbourhood located near the University of Karachi. Property options include apartments and houses. Approximately 70% is built-up; property prices and rentals increase by five to six percent every year.
What is nearby: Jinnah International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Boundaries: University Road (north and east ), Block VIII,Gulistan-e-Jauhar (south) and Malir Cantonment Road (west).
Available utilities include: Electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water.
Available amenities include: Acommercial area, park and schools.
Nearby recreational avenues include: Aladin Amusement Park and Safari Park. Nearby eateries include: Barkat Broast, Pizza Korner and Sindh Green Restaurant.
The prices (in rupees) of residential property in Block VIII, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi, are as follows:
| Apartments | Purchase price ranges |
| 2 bedrooms | 5-7 million |
| 3 bedrooms | 9-12 million |
| Houses | Purchase price ranges | Monthly rental ranges |
| Plot sizes (sq yds) | Houses | Houses |
| 120 | 10-18 million | 20,000-23,000 |
| 240 | 20-28 million | 30,000-35,000 |
| 400 | 28-35 million | 45,000-60,000 |
| Vacant Plots | Purchase price ranges |
| Plot sizes (sq yds) | Houses |
| 120 | 8-9 million |
| 240 | 10-15 million |
| 400 | 20-25 million |
By Uzma Khateeb Nawaz. Information provided by Karachi Estates.
