Islamabad is on fault line as we all know, i have als read few journals and articles which says Islamabad is on fault line which is why there shouldn’t be any high infrastructure build. My question is that getting a flat or something would be a safe investment for future.
Yes this is completely true that Islamabad is on fault line and this was known to its planners and managers since its inception. Buying an apartment in a sky scraper might be a personal choice. Islamabad administration need to make safety regulations for induction of seismic resistant meterial in the construction of buildings and homes similar to Japan and other earthquake vulnerable regions. These regulations should be stringent and everyone should be bound to follow as this is a serious matter. Lahore is not much vulnerable to earthquakes and an apartment in a sky scraper in Lahore might be better for investment or living.
Yes sir its true that it is located on fault line…Getting a flat would be safe as these buildings are constructed keeping in view all these type of factors…
I will recommend people not to get lured by the claims of high standard of construction by property magnates and merketing companies. One can only claim about the integrity of self made construction. The quality of steel and cement in commercial buildings is generally not up to standard. Buying property from others is highly risky and entails great scrutiny. .
I have mixed views on this.
Take the example of Japan. It's the epicentre of earthquakes as such. Does it not have skyscrapers? Earthquakes are a part of everyday life in Japan where they have, for the most part, engineered solutions for their perpetual shaky problem i.e. earthquakes.
Builders, developers in Islamabad, I agree, need to raise the standard of construction because Islamabad is on fault line. Best to be safe than sorry and go for a house instead a flat. If you are going for a flat then better get it insured too. :)
Dear Ajmal,
Have faith in ALLAH... We should pray to ALLAH for the safety of our country from every calamity.
And yes go for the investment and don't worry about the fault line. Islamabad is an investment hotspot. Regards, z@in N@deem
Sorry guys but Pakistani nation is one of the most dishonest nation in the world. How can you expect such a high degree of intergrity from them. Have faith in Allah but Allah has also given a brain to think. Don’t trust blindly in poeple rather make safe investments. Rupee is getting depreciated day by day so land is not a profitable investment. Oversears should rather invest in developed countries in safe investments rather than land in rupees. Law and order in pakistan is not fine and nor this is going to be fine very soon. Better invest abroad. There is no use if after 5 years property is raised by 50 percent of its value and dollar is doubled than its present value. It will simply be a loss.
If japan is not worried on its geographical position then why should we take it in such a way?
Rest of the debate is worthy of attention and I am really of the same view you guys are imprinting here. There should be construction standards to be followed by the builders and officials should be there to watch them out. And I don't think it is a Skyscraper with few floors - only 3 or 4 more than a normal construction which can be seen in many locations of the city. It doesn't take your too much money to make the foundations of a 10 or 15 floor structure, capable of bearing the loads, as of that required to erect a 50 or 100 floor model in Middle East, Europe or West. So why don't you builders put your name in good books of people?
I also curse the people who take births in this country, eat up and play on its ground, then leave for some western country and forget everything.
Finally I'll say that we are with high hopes and very soon a new revolution is coming to prevail on this country as Pakistan has entered the age of technology that will pump new soul in every part of the country from bribery control to elections and production fields to whole economical sector. The previous cripple government couldn't do a buck of promising tasks because they had no agenda except looting the country. Before this government completes its tenure, I hope we will adopt innovative system for polling which will help us elect the capable sovereignty and ultimately a nourishing country!
Sorry in advance to those who have different views :)
Love Pakisan
@Zain, I appreciate your thinking for having faith in Allah. I check your posts and find this aspect as common. And @ Nafees, If your suggestion becomes the decision of builders, I'm sure the buyers will get the best out of their purchases :)
Regards,
Tanveer Yousaf
Firstly i would love to ask Hawk2k aren't you a Pakistani na ???
Such Gore in your thoughts aggression is clearly reflecting what Pakistan is for you, you are distracting the nation all from your thinking based on provocation.
Agree to you in construction standards though, they must be raised to the peak.
I think hawk2 is right. No overseas (as he calls them) should bring their hard earned dollar to Pakistan at this time! It would be foolish, to say the least. However, I have some agricultural lands which I am planning to sell, and was wondering whether I should invest the money in Islamabad or just convert it into dollars?
@Fahad you dont need to evaluate my nationality/patriotism but first look into yourself and tell me honestly if Pakistani's are a honest nation ?. Are Pakistani's doing what Islam teaches. I am happy if you are not part of a Property/construction mafia. These people only want to sell low quality buildings and apartments to people and give a hell to their life security. I am only giving a caution to people not to get fooled and rather build some secure house for themselves or atleast invest in good brands which are providing security provisions/earthquake safe meterial in buildings. Rest I dont care if some one thinks I am a gora or whatever but rather it will be a compliment for me as Gora's don't behave dishonesty. I am only giving my sincere opinion to people. It is up to every one to decide.
For you @Tariq hahahhaha
Be Pakistani BUY Pakistanioo :) If you who are Pakistanis thinks like this how come foreigners ever think of investing here in Pakistan.
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@Hawk2k i think you have not read the complete post my brother i said it i agree to you in terms of construction but the rest is pathetic from your side my dear..
I am a Pakistani and I am proud of it.. i try to hide the mistakes done by my other Pakistani brothers i won't ever be telling them to the whole world.
Actually what you are saying about the Nation is not true its the system may be but whatever Pakistan is great what so ever happen here..
Won't you remember Pakistan when the natives where are you call you INTRUDER ??
I hate all those who grew up here, eat here, and in the end start inquiring What Pakistan have given to us ? and start calling Pakistanis as dishonest Nation shame on all those.
My apologies to ever one for being so rude but it is now or never to take a stand for Pakistan
@fahad, patriotism is good but with a degree of realism without getting sentimental. THis forum is not for foreigners and neither some gora from california wants to invest in pakistan so be satisfied that pakistani audience is reading our comments. People make and run systems so Please dont put your faults on system but rather accept that a common man is also dishonest. Common pakistani from all walks of life is trying to sell overpriced commodities to others in order to make abundant wealth in no time. Not system but common man is getting selfish for looting his own brother. Nothing from milk and water to solid coomodities is pure in this country. Is this the character of a honest nation. Shame to all those who are making others existence difficult to make their own profits. This country was not freed for some mafia to monopolize all the land and the sell it for unrealistically high price but every common man deserves a place to live on a reasonable and affordable price…
Calm down all :) just forget about your different point of views and pick some common ones ... But 1stly I want to say, "Warning! Do Not Take It Personal!" :) ... Please note that PAKISTAN itself is just a piece of land on this globe but when we take it as COUNTRY, it becomes MOTHERLAND and every person belongs to it becomes its citizen, a PAKISTANI.
Yes it's absolutely true that many pakistanis (Not all) from all walks of life are doing dishonesty towards their work and responsibilities and this mutual immorality has totally demolished the goodwill of this PAK PAK country :(
We proud to be Pakistani, no doubt, but at the same time, we should do such things that make others pride themselves for dealing with Pakistanis.
And sir @Fahad, it's not like that, "Hum jo marzi krain, Tanu Ki" and "Mulk pe jo mrzi asr parhay, Sanu Ki" :D haha
People from all sectors! High Alert for U! Do focus on your nationality and improve the quality! (To attract investors)
Thanks Pakistan Zinda Bad