Lawyers Colony, Rawalpindi. Overview: Located near Phase I, DHA, Lawyers Colony was established in the late 1980s. It is a small residential enclave where property could initially only be purchased by lawyers. However, this has changed and property is now open to the general public. Almost 20% is built-up; development work is currently being conducted there.
What is nearby: Jinnah Gardens and Phase I, DHA are less than a five-minute drive away. Boundaries: Fauji Foundation Hospital (north), Naval Anchorage (east), Rawat Industrial Estate (south) and Morgah (west). Available utilities include:electricity, gas, sewerage,telephones and water.
Proposed amenities include: Commercial areas, mosques,parks and schools. Nearby eateries include: Coffee Planet, Gloria Jean’s and Tutti Frutti. Nearby recreational avenues include: The Jacaranda Club.
By Minahil Ali Raja. Information provided by Tariq Khan & Sons, Islamabad.
Samanabad, Faisalabad. Overview: Located on Samundari Road, Samanabad is a well-known residential neighbourhood which was established in the 1950s. Property prices increase by 12 to 15% every year and rentals by 10 to 15%. Samanabad is completely built-up; property is in moderate demand.
What is nearby: AARI Research Institute and Ayub Agricultural Research Institute are less than a minute’s drive away. Boundaries: Sir Syed Town (north), D-Type Colony (east), Nawanban Wala (south) and AARI Research Farms (west). Total area:approximately 490 acres.
Available utilities include: Electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water. Available amenities include: A commercial area, clinics, educational institutions, mosques and parks. Nearby recreational avenues include: Canal Park, Kashmir Park and Novelty Cinema. Available eateries include: Fri Chicks, Khayyam Hotel, Kozi Haleem, Punjabi Hotel and Shalimar Hotel.
By Syed Wajeeh-ul-hassan Naqvi. Information provided by Khalid Associates, Faisalabad.