University Town, Islamabad. Overview: Established in 2000, University Town is a small residential area located on the outskirts of Islamabad. Eighty percent has been developed and 20% is built-up. Property is in moderate demand. What is nearby: Park Road and Royal Avenue are a five-minute drive away. Boundaries: M2 & M3 Motorways (north), GT Road (west), PWD (south) and Fateh Jang (west). Total area:approximately 400 acres.
Proposed utilities include: Electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water. Proposed amenities include: Commercial area, parks and schools. Nearby eateries include: Haq Bahu Restaurant and Tayyab Sweets and Bakers.
By Minahil Raja. Information provided by Tariq Khan and Sons, Islamabad.
Gulistan-e-Zafar, Karachi. Overview: Gulistan-e-zafar is a gated residential community in Sindhi Muslim Co-operative Housing Society (SMCHS). Nearly 80% is built-up; residential property options include apartment and houses. Property is in high demand; property values and rentals appreciate by eight to 10% every year.
What is nearby:Finance and Trade Centre is a five-minute drive away. Boundaries: Chaudhry Rahmat Ali Road (north), Block B, SMCHS (east and west) and Railway Crossing (south).
Total area: Approximately 100 acres.
Available utilities include:electricity, gas, sewerage, telephones and water. Available amenities include: A commercial area and parks. Nearby eateries include: Biryani Centre, Dunkin’ Donuts, Del Frio, Gloria Jean’s, Kaava, Nando’s, Royal BBQ and Roasters.
By Uzma Nawaz. Information provided by Karachi Estates.