Housing Society Report

Askari VIII

Report Summary

Askari VIII is an approved housing society in Lahore, managed by the Armed Forces. It is a gated community and 100% developed. Located in the heart of Lahore Cantt. Faisal Ghuman Road provides direct access. Allama Iqbal International Airport is approximately 8.2 km away. RA Bazar 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 clearances67. The monthly fees for residents is 3,000/-. Only houses & Apartments are available for sale.

Archivable Data Points

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1. Name: Askari 8, Lahore
2. Address: Faisal Ghuman Rd, opposite Nishat Colony, Askari VIII Askari 8 (Army Housing Scheme Defence), Lahore, Punjab
3. Tel No.s: Not Found
4. Landline: Not Found
5. Cellphones: Not Found
6. WhatsApp: N/a
7. URL: https://www.askarihousing.com/ (Website is not working)
8. Email: Not Found
9. Google Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4eEsU6XCs2qZsbw68
10. Legal Formation (Private, Cooperative, Government, Other Authority etc): Armed Forces
11. Supervising Authority: Armed Forces
12. Status of Approval (Approved vs Unapproved vs Partially Approved): Approved
13. Total Area (and Approved Area vs Unapproved Area percentage): 100% Approved
14. Maps (Society vs Approved)

15. Gated Community Status: Yes
16. Housing Society USP:  Located in the heart of Lahore Cantt.

 

1. Statutory Formation (Cooperative, Pvt Ltd., Public Ltd., Authority, Others) along with legislation under which formed: Armed Forces
2. System of Election: No
3. Date of Incorporation: Early 2000s
4. Date of Initial Launching of the Housing Society:         Early 2000s

 

1. Address: Askari 3, Bedian Road, Lahore, Punjab 54000
2. Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4eEsU6XCs2qZsbw68
3. Overall Area/Town Name: Nishtar Town
4. Approach Road: Askari 5 in Lahore is easily accessible via several major roads. The approach road primarily includes:

5. Gated Community: Yes
6. Entry Points (Number of Gates and in which Blocks/Sectors etc): One Main Gate.
7. Access to Important Roads: See option D
8. Public Transport Access: Available through Faisal Ghuman road
9. Distances to Major Landmarks of the City (e.g. Airport, Ring Road, Motorway etc, to put the location in perspective): Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore is @ 8.2 kms of distance. Lahore Ring Road interchange is @ 5.3 kms of distance/ RA Bazar is @ 1.9 kms of distance.
10. Distances to Important Area Specific Landmarks like Major Schools, Hospitals, Public Parks, Market Areas: Fauji Foundation Hospital is @ 2.4 kms of distance/ Garrison Post Graduate College for Men is @ 600 meters of distance.
11. Unique features : Near to RA Bazar.

 

1. Sponsors (Original): Armed Forces
2. Current Management (Current Owners/Management Committee): Armed Forces
3. System of Management (Owner Management, Election, Administrator): Administrator
4. Supervising Authority: Armed Forces

 

 

1. Pictures
2. Map Comparison: See point no. 1

1. Name of the Regulatory Authority of the concerned City: Armed Forces
2. Approving Authority: Armed Forces
3. Approval Status
   1. Full Approval: Yes
   2. Partial Approval: No
   3. Pending Approval: No
   4. No Approval: N/a
4. Approval No: N/a
5. Date of Approval: N/a
6. Number of Sectors Approved: All blocks are approved.
7. Any pending issues for approval: No

 

1. Total land: Approved: Yes
2. Total land: Unapproved: No
3. Total Area (Developed vs Undeveloped): 100% developed

 

1. Shopping facilities: 

2. Schools: APS Boys & Girls DHA: Located adjacent to Askari 8, this institution offers education from preschool to matriculation. It aims to create a supportive and safe learning environment, focusing on student achievement and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to high educational standards and community involvement. 
3. Banks and other financial services: Most bank branches are available nearby askari 8.
4. Security and Policing: RA Bazar police station.
5. Communal Activities (Clubs, Gyms, Libraries etc): Local Gyms available.
6. Other Notable Recreational Activities: None
7. Public Parks: Askari 8 is located near Nishat Park, which is a notable landmark in the vicinity, making it easier for residents and visitors to navigate the area.
8. Famous Brands (e.g. Famous Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Supermarkets etc): See option (A) above.

 

1. Bus access: RA Bazar bus station.
2. Rail Access: No
3. Intra-City Access: Through Faisal Ghuman Road/ Khayaban e Jinnah road
4. Inter-City Access:  Through Faisal Ghuman Road/ Khayaban e Jinnah road
5. Petrol Pumps: Available within 1 km of radius

 

1. Approach roads: Constructed & well maintained 
2. Electricity: Available 
3. Gas: Available 
4. Water Supply: Available 
5. Internal Roads Condition: Constructed & well maintained  
6. Internal Road Size (Various Sizes of Main, Branching, and Internal Roads): Main Boulevard is 100 feet wide. Other roads are 30 feet wide.
7. Sewerage: Laid & operational
8. Rain drainage: No
9. Internet: Available 
10. Security: Available 24/7
11. Cable TV: Available 
12. Availability of Schools , Mosques, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, Civic Club(s), Banks (inside and nearby): See point no. 9
13. Status of Cleanliness, Greenery Observed and other Roadside Plantations etc: Clean & well managed. 

 

1. Plots/Units Developed vs Undeveloped (percentage):100% developed
2. Various Plot/Unit Categories (percentage): Information not given on any government or local website.

 

1. Neighboring Housing Projects: Nishat Colony/ DHA Phase 1 & 3
2. General Area Layout:
   1. West: Nishat Colony
   2. South : DHA Phase 1
3. Nearby Landmarks: Nishat Park

Dynamic Data Points

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1. What are they Primarily Selling?
   1. Files: No
   2. On-Ground Plots only: No (No plots available for sale, only houses)
   3. On-Ground Plots with Possession: No (No plots available for sale, only houses)
2. Approved/in-house/Authorised Property Dealers: 
3. Agencies e.g Zameen, Agency 21, Graana: Zameen.com is actively working. 
4. Sale by Housing Society itself: No

 

1. Transfer of Ownership Mechanism:

2. Registry of Properties allowed: No
3. Property sold on an Allotment Letter: Allotment Letter.
4. Where does the Transfer take place: Transfer takes place in cantonment board office lahore.
5. Rate of Plot Transfer: Approx 22 lacs with all taxes for 10 marla houses.

 

1. In context Competing Housing Projects (different from neighboring Housing Projects): It is really hard to establish a direct competitor as Askari’s holds a benchmark status in housing projects all over Pakistan. One could argue that, when it comes to housing projects, some competitors by a small margin are Bahria Town Lahore, and Lake City. Otherwise, mostly the market compares Askari with residential areas like DHA,  Model Town, and LHR Cantt.

 

 

 

6. DC/ FBR Rate: No Information given on government website.

7. Overall Price Range/Variation of each Category of Unit/Plot

 

Houses	Prices
8 Marla House	Up to 3.3 crores (No property is for sale Dec 2024)
10 Marla House	Up to 4.75 crores (No property is for sale Dec 2024)

 

 

8. Price Model of the last 4 years: No record found.

9. Legal Problems - Faced by the Housing Society

1. Any Actions (in Favour or Against) taken by Governmental Agencies and Financial Institutions: No

 

 

 

1. Monthly and Annual Fees for residents: 3,000/-
2. Transfer Fees charged by Society: No