Shikarpur Colony, Karachi. Overview: Established in the early 1970s, Shikarpur Colony is located near Mr Jinnah’s mausoleum. It was Once and elite residential area with large house,but due to commercial development over the years, houses are being demolished and replaced by showrooms and offices. Property prices increase by five to seven percent and rentals by two to five percent every year. Property in high demand.
What is nearby: Dawood University of Engineering and Technology and Islamia College are a five-minute drive away. Boundaries:Jigar Morababadi Road (north), New M.A Jinnah Road (east), Muhammad Farooq Motlani Road (south) and Dadabhai Noaroji Road (west). Available utilities include: Electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water.
Available amenities include: Commercial areas, education institutions, mosques, parks and schools. Nearby recreational avenues include: Kashmir Park, KDA officers Club and KMC Sports Complex. Nearby eateries include:Allahwala Biryani House, Gosha-e-Screen, Meerut Kabab House and Mr Cod.
By Uzma Nawaz
Sector G-13, Islamabad. Overview: Accessible via Kashmir Highway, Sector G-13 is a recently developed residential area located near Glora Mor. Approximately 70% is built-up; property is in reasonable demand. Boundaries: Sector F-13 (north), Sector G-12 (east), Kashmir Highway (south) and Sector G-14 (west).
What is nearby: G.T Road, Peshawar Road and Quaid-i-Azam International Hospital are a 10-minute drive away. Total area; Approximately 247 acres. Available utilities include:electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water.
Available amenities include: Banks, clinics, commercial areas, mosques, parks and schools.
Nearby recreational avenues include: Glora Railway Museum and Glora Sharif. Nearby eateries include: Margalla Bar BQ & Biryani Centre and Mehfil Restaurant.
By Anam Butt. Information provided by Tariq Khan & Sons, Islamabad.