Gulzar-e-Hijri is one of the many neighbourhoods of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, located adjacent to the University of Karachi. It comprises several housing schemes, including Malik Cooperative Housing Society, Mashriq Society, Al Muslim Society, Rizvia Cooperative Housing Society Phase II, Gulshan-e-Areesha, Incholi Housing Society, and Gulshan-e-Kaneez Fatima.
While the community offers different kinds of housing options, it is important to mention here that nearly 40% of the residential properties in Gulzar-e-Hijri are already occupied. The rest of the area is yet to be developed. Most of the people living here belong to the Pushto, Gilgit, Baloch, Muhajir and Sindhi communities.
Residential property in Gulzar-e-Hijri is divided in such a way that investors can easily choose a unit that suits their needs and requirements. The neighbourhood features a wide variety of single and multiple-storey houses with contemporary interiors and fittings. These houses generally consist of a dining room, a family room, a garage, a kitchen, a pantry, and 2 to 4 bedrooms with attached bathrooms. 120 sq. yd. houses in Gulzar-e-Hijri are quite commonly available for sale. In addition, 200 to 240 sq. yd. houses are also up for grabs.
Property prices in Karachi are generally high, especially in its older, more developed, areas. This has made it almost impossible for individuals from middle-income backgrounds to buy a house, flat, etc., in the city. To counter this problem, new projects like Gulzar-e-Hijri are being developed, where property options are comparatively cheap.
Before investing in the area, you need to consider some factors like the location, condition, type, and area of a particular house. Prices of 120 sq. yd. houses in Gulzar-e-Hijri range from PKR 1 crore to PKR 1.7 crore. For 200 to 240 sq. yd. houses, the asking price is usually between PKR 1.2 crore and PKR 2.3 crore. These prices vary from house to house and are generally negotiable.
Most of the schooling options in Gulzar-e-Hijri are located in Blocks 1 and 3. However, residents in all of the society's blocks have easy access to these educational institutes. A few names worth mentioning in this regard are Eden Grammar School, The Haracks School, Indus School Campus II, The Excelsior School, Omys Academy, and Ideal Grammar School and College. Moreover, the presence of several universities nearby like the University of Karachi, NED University, Dow International Medical College and IBA makes it convenient for students residing here to attend institutes offering higher education.
In the healthcare sector, Gulzar-e-Hijri has a considerable number of options, within and nearby, to provide immediate treatments to its residents. These facilities include Memon Medical Institute Hospital, Riffat Memorial Hospital, Dow Medical Hospital, Kiran Hospital, Rehman Hospital, and Darul Shifa Family Clinic.
Gulzar-e-Hijri is a smartly-planned neighbourhood with wide roads and specially designated areas for parks, mosques, and commercial units. There aren’t any major problems related to the supplies of gas, electricity, water. However, the distance to reach the main city might be a problem for some people.
Lined along the main road of Gulzar-e-Hijri are some local restaurants. Some of the most popular establishments include Hot n Roll, Mr Krisp, Spicy Village, Chill and Grill, Friends Broast, and New Waqar Biryani House. You will not find big malls or plazas here, but the markets in Gulzar-e-Hijri have many shops for electronics, groceries, clothing items, and auto parts, for the convenience of local residents.
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