Field Report: Pakistan Town, Islamabad. Pakistan Town is an established residential project in the southeastern zone of Islamabad. Over several decades, the community has drawn strong interest from homebuyers and real estate investors because of its strategic position, established infrastructure, and comprehensive everyday amenities. The society was developed under the Intelligence Bureau Employees Cooperative Housing Society (IBECHS) and holds an enduring reputation in the twin cities’ housing market.
Historical Background and Development Phases. IBECHS was established in the early 1980s and officially registered with the Registrar of Cooperative Societies Islamabad on April 24, 1983. Development began promptly and proceeded through defined phases.
Phase 1 was laid out between 1982 and 1983 across approximately 1,272 kanals. It is the oldest and most settled segment of Pakistan Town, with fully constructed homes, local markets, and mature neighborhood settings.
Phase 2 was introduced around 1988 to 1989 and covers approximately 537 kanals. This phase features broader internal roads and an updated neighborhood layout compared to the initial phase.
Phase 3, widely known as Gulberg Greens, arrived later in the early 2000s, around 2003 to 2004. The society expanded its footprint along the main Islamabad Expressway with this addition.
Location and Accessibility. Pakistan Town sits in a well-connected setting surrounded by prominent residential areas such as Korang Town, PWD Housing Society, Bahria Town, and DHA. The development lies approximately 9 to 10 kilometers from Koral Chowk when traveling down the Islamabad Expressway corridor.
Commuters arriving from Faizabad, Khanna Pul, or Koral Chowk can reach the society via the link road branching from the PWD roundabout. Unlike schemes completely dependent on congested central corridors, Pakistan Town maintains its own dedicated access route.
Korang Town sits immediately adjacent, sharing connectivity along the link road while maintaining its own separate entrance from the Islamabad Expressway.
Infrastructure and Civic Utilities. Unlike many newly launched housing schemes where basic infrastructure remains pending, Pakistan Town features all vital living utilities. These include a continuous supply of electricity and water, fully operational underground Sui gas infrastructure, and telecommunications and broadband internet coverage.
Operational neighborhood facilities include functional mosques, local schools, daily grocery stores, pharmacies, and small community plazas.
Residential Property Trends and Price Breakdown. Residential plot valuations in Pakistan Town depend heavily on variables such as plot category, phase, block, street width, corner orientation, and park-facing locations.
Phase 1 Residential Rates. Five-marla plots typically trade in the range of PKR 1.25 crore to PKR 1.40 crore, offering entry-level residential land for compact home builds. Ten-marla plots are generally priced between PKR 1.85 crore and PKR 1.90 crore, translating to an average per-marla rate of approximately PKR 18 to 20 lakh.
Phase 2 Residential Rates. Due to wider street layouts and a somewhat modern environment, property values in Phase 2 sit higher than in Phase 1. Five-marla plots range from approximately PKR 1.40 crore to PKR 1.50 crore. Established one-kanal inventory commands between PKR 2.50 crore and PKR 2.75 crore.
Commercial Real Estate Overview. Commercial activity in the area is robust, concentrated primarily along the active PWD commercial spine that connects directly into Pakistan Town’s boundary, as well as designated internal commercial strips.
Two-and-a-half-marla commercial plots within designated pockets of Phase 1 and border sectors are typically priced around PKR 1.25 crore, ideal for small multi-story commercial buildings. Three-marla commercial plots in Phase 2 commercial strips are available for approximately PKR 1.25 crore to PKR 1.50 crore. Five-marla commercial plots trade between PKR 2.0 crore and PKR 2.25 crore. Six-marla commercial plots command valuations starting around PKR 2.50 crore and above, depending on frontage and footfall.
Construction and Rental Dynamics. Rental yields in Pakistan Town remain strong due to high housing demand along the expressway corridor. A newly finished five-marla independent portion can command monthly rentals between PKR 55,000 and PKR 60,000.
For investors constructing homes, basic single-story grey-structure and finishing work on a standard five-marla home typically adds PKR 60 to 70 lakh to land costs, with higher spending required for premium architectural finishes. When factoring land acquisition, construction expenses, and resale profit margins, ready-built homes in the area reflect substantial finished valuations.
Key Drawbacks and Considerations. While Pakistan Town provides mature amenities and official cooperative society oversight, potential buyers must weigh certain logistical factors. A notable criticism of Phase 1 is its narrow residential streets, many measuring under 20 feet in width, which can constrain vehicular movement and visitor parking.
The primary access route via the PWD roundabout experiences significant vehicular congestion during peak school and office commute hours due to the sheer volume of surrounding societies.
Conclusion. For buyers seeking an established community in Islamabad with complete utility connections, reliable security, and clear cooperative title history, Pakistan Town offers a practical alternative to the capital’s significantly costlier CDA sectors. Its mix of standard residential plot cuts, dedicated commercial centers, and consistent rental demand make it a focal point along the southern Islamabad corridor.
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