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Askari Phase I

Approval Status:
Partially approved by Lahore Cantonment Board (LCB)
Total Area:
Approx. 800 kanals approved    
Management:
Pakistan Army’s housing and cantonment authorities, Askari (I) is an approved housing society situated in Block 31, Askari I, Lahore, specifically in Aziz Bhatti Town. Established in the 1990s, it is under the supervision and legal formation of the Armed Forces. The society is a gated community, with 100% approved area. Located in the heart of Lahore Cantt. Key access roads include Sarfaraz Rafiqui Road, Zarrar Shaheed Road, and Allama Iqbal Road. Allama Iqbal International Airport is approximately 10 km away. Saddar Cantt police station provides security and policing. Zameen.com is actively working as an agency. Property transfers necessitate a No Objection Certificate from the Housing Directorate, along with other clearances. The monthly fees for residents is 3,300/-. Apartments are the primary type of units available.
Location:
Block 31, Askari (i), Lahore, Punjab 54000

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Amenities:

  • Electricity: Available
  • Water: Available
  • Gas: Available
  • Internet: Available
  • Private Security: Available

Facilities

- Askari (I) Main Boulevard being 60-80 feet wide and connecting to the internal roads 30-40 feet’s, street roads are vary 20-25 feet width.
- Shopping facilities are available.
- Askari 1 offers residents a peaceful and green environment, featuring several well-maintained parks and recreational areas.
- Power Provided via WAPDA (LESCO) with internal control by Military Engineering Services (MES)
- Well-established natural gas supply network.

Plots:
3 Bed Apartment 2.65 crores to 3.60 crores
Population:

Askari housing schemes, especially Askari 1, are almost fully populated due to its central location, secure environment, and limited availability.

Total Residential Units:

Estimated Population:

Occupancy Rate:
  Approx. 450–550 apartments ·         Most are 3-4 bedroom units (10–11 marla) ·         Distributed across multiple blocks (A to H, etc.)

  2,500 to 3,500 residents ·         Based on average household size of 5–6 persons per unit ·         Majority of residents are: ·         Army officers & their families ·         Retired military personnel ·         Civilian professionals (limited private resales)

 

Status

Estimate

Occupied Units

90%+

Vacant Units

Less than 10%

Rental Units

30-40% Approx.

(Above estimation is as per GEP(Green Earth Properties) current market research 2025)
Approach Road:
  • The main approach to Askari 1 is via Sarfaraz Rafiqui Road, a wide and well-maintained artery in Lahore Cantonment. This is the primary road and directly connects to its main entrance.
  • Shami Road, Tufail Road, Airport Road provides extended connectivity to ring road and DHA phases.
Surroundings:
Askari 1 is located in Lahore Cantonment, which is a secure, well-planned military-administered zone. Nearby areas include:   Askari Phase (1) is highly secure zone and well maintained infrastructure.
Area Livability:

Askari 1 is a gated society with round-the-clock security, monitored by military personnel. Entry and exit points are controlled, making it one of the safest residential areas in Lahore.
The society is maintained by the LCB (Lahore Cantonment Board) & MES (Military Engineering Service), Maintain clean streets, landscaped parks, and proper waste management.
Health care is nearby the 5-10minutes radius that facilitate to access emergency and routine medical check-up. CMH Lahore is at 7-10 minutes’ drive approx. (3-3.5km). Military Hospital is away at 2.5km. Local dispensaries and pharmacies are available inside Askari (I).
Small stores and tuck shops are available with the society. Major commercial zones like fortress, Al-Fatah Cantt, and Super Mart are within 2.5km to 4.5km.
Quality schools like Army Public School (APSACS), LGS, Beaconhouse, and Lahore Garrison University are within a 1.8-km to 5.5-km radius, catering to all age groups.

Opinion:

Askari 1 is one of the safest residential communities in Lahore due to military-managed security, making it ideal for families, senior citizens, and professionals. A peaceful, non-commercial environment encourages a disciplined, community-oriented lifestyle. It is particularly suitable for military families and upper-middle-class civilians.
 
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Website: The website of Askari is not standalone; no official website exists.
Disclaimer: All this information includes but is not limited to information from the society’s website. In addition to the website, information was collected from government websites, through market research and survey visits by GEP team to verify and enrich available information.

Disclaimer:
All this information includes but is not limited to information from the society’s website. In addition to the website, information was collected from government websites, through market research and survey visits by GEP team to verify and enrich available information.

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