Karachi, also known as ‘The City of Lights’, is the biggest, and arguably the liveliest, city in Pakistan. With a population of over 20 million, this city has a very busy lifestyle. People work here in different shifts round the clock. Karachi generates large amounts of revenue on a regular basis, remarkably contributing to the economy of Pakistan. It is also home to ‘Karachi Port’, which is one of the biggest harbours in South Asia. The increasing cost of plots in Karachi hints towards the significance of the city’s real estate market. If you want to buy land in the neighbourhood located in any of the cantonment areas, then you will come across a great variety in terms of size and location.
Be it Malir, Clifton, Karachi or Faisal Cantt, the cantonment areas of the city have a long list of properties available for sale. While buying plots in Cantt, people should be careful about the area in terms of it being residential or commercial. These residential plots already have all essential utilities such as clean water, gas and electricity connections.
The price ranges differ according to sizes, so a 125 sq yd plot in Cantt Karachi has sale price starting from PKR 22 lakh and goes up to PKR 15 lakh. However, if you want to buy a plot of 250 sq yds in Cantt, then the price tag for it usually ranges between PKR 67 and PKR 250 lakh. These cost differences among the plots of similar sizes are mostly due to the availability or non-availability of neighbourhood amenities. As compared to other areas of Karachi, the price ranges are low in certain Cantt areas, but you may need to compromise on the quality of the location. Buyers interested in bigger investments can also purchase 500 Sq yds plots in Cantt, however, there is less variety in this area size as compared to the two previously discussed.
The areas of Faisal and Malir Cantonment have many reputable educational institutions nearby, some of them are Karachi Public School, Foundation Public School and Karachi Institute of Health Sciences. On the other hand, the names of a few well-known schools, universities and colleges found near Cantt and Karachi Cantonment are IBA City Campus, The Army Public School and College and FG Public School. The Well-reputed healthcare facilities like Cantonment General & Combined Military Hospitals are present in these cantonment areas.
Cantonment areas in Karachi are generally comprised of societies having proper residential and business blocks to facilitate people. Amenities like sports & recreational clubs, public parks, fitness centres and commercial banks are generally located near these neighbourhoods. Having proper security checkpoints and a vigilant patrolling force, Malir Cantonment turns out to be one of the most secured neighbourhoods of Karachi.
Almost all of the cantonment areas of Karachi are linked with other parts of the city through Shahra-e- Faisal. This route leads to many famous shopping hubs and foodie destinations. Places like Omega Mall Airport, Atrium Mall, Zaib Un Nissa Street, Empress Market and DOHS 1 Market are accessible by people living in different cantonments. There are countless eating spots found around the above-mentioned areas including the outlets of many international fast food brands, renowned local restaurants and traditional roadside cafes serving ‘chai & parathas’.