Housing Society Report

Askari X

Report Summary

Askari X 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 Cantt70. Ring Road, Airport Road, and Amjad Chaudhry Road provide access. Allama Iqbal International Airport is approximately 4.8 km away. Saddar 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 2,850/-. Only houses & Apartments are available for sale.

Archivable Data Points

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1. Name: Askari 10, Lahore
2. Address: Askari 10, Amjad Chaudhry Road, Lahore
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/wFHMYN1JhCaXwsxk9
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: Askari X Lahore is a housing society located in the Lahore Cantt area of Lahore, Pakistan. It was developed by the Pakistan Army Welfare Housing Foundation (PAWHF) and construction began in the early 2000s, with completion occurring in 2005.
4. Date of Initial Launching of the Housing Society:         Early 2000s

 

1. Address: Askari 10, Amjad Chaudhry Road, Lahore, Punjab 54000
2. Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wFHMYN1JhCaXwsxk9
3. Overall Area/Town Name: Aziz Bhatti Town
4. Approach Road: Askari X Lahore is well-connected to major roads and transportation hubs, enhancing its accessibility for residents. Here are the key approach roads and connectivity features:

5. Gated Community: Yes
6. Entry Points (Number of Gates and in which Blocks/Sectors etc): Three Main entry Gates.
7. Access to Important Roads: See option D
8. Public Transport Access: Available through Airport Road & Amjad Chaudhry 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 @ 4.8 kms of distance. Lahore Ring Road interchange is @ 1 kms of distance/ Saddar Bazar is @ 5.5 kms of distance.
10. Distances to Important Area Specific Landmarks like Major Schools, Hospitals, Public Parks, Market Areas: Combined Military Hospital is @ 7.2 kms of distance/ Garrison Golf & Country Club is @ 4.8 kms of distance. Lahore School of Economics is @ 8.2 kms of distance.
11. Unique features : Nearest to Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore & Garrison Golf & Country Club.

 

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

 

9. Civic Facilities
   1. Shopping facilities: Askari X Lahore offers a variety of shopping facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. Here are some key features:

• Canteen Stores Department (CSD): A notable feature within Askari X is the CSD store, which offers a wide range of products, from groceries to household items, catering specifically to the needs of military personnel and civilians alike.
• Carrefour
• Jalal Sons 
• KFC

2. Schools: Nearby schools are Army Public School Mehfooz Garrison.
3. Banks and other financial services: Meezan Bank / Habib Bank/ Askari Bank
4. Security and Policing: Saddar police station.
5. Communal Activities (Clubs, Gyms, Libraries etc): Local Gyms available.
6. Other Notable Recreational Activities: 2F2F Formula Karting Club/ Cantt United Football Club/ Cricket Ground.
7. Public Parks: Parks are available according to the needs of society residents.
8. Famous Brands (e.g. Famous Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Supermarkets etc): See option (A) above.

1. Bus access: No
2. Rail Access: No
3. Intra-City Access: Available through Ring Road/ Airport Road/ Amjad Chaudhry Road
4. Inter-City Access: Available through Ring Road/ Airport Road/ Amjad Chaudhry Road
5. Petrol Pumps: Available within 2 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: Guldasht Town/ DHA Phase 8
2. General Area Layout:
   1. East: DHA Phase 8
   2. North: Guldasht Town
3. Nearby Landmarks: Allama Iqbal International Airport.

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 house.

 

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.

 

4. Percentage of Populated Blocks/Areas/Sectors: 100% populated

5. Bank’s acceptance of Housing Society Property as Collateral: Yes

6. DC/ FBR Rate: 

 

	Residential open Plot (per Marla)	Residential SuperStructure (per Sq.ft)	Commercial open Plot (per Marla)	Commercial Super Structure (per Sq.ft)
Askari III	1,330,500	1,700/-	2,214,800	2,200

 

 

 

Houses	Prices
10 Marla House	4.8 crores to 5.5 crores
15 Marla House	7.50 crores to 7.95 crores
17 Marla House	8.50 crores to 8.70 Crores

            

Apartments Prices: (Dec 2024)

 

Apartment Size	Prices
3 Bed Apartment	3.45 crores to 3.80 crores
4 Bed Apartment	5 crores to 5.5 crores

 

 

 

Year	Price (10 Marla House)
2021	3.11 crores
2022	4.1 crores
2023	4.51 crores
2024	4.82 crores

 

Apartments Price Model:

 

Year	Price (3 Bed Apartment)
2021	2.17 crores
2022	2.96 crores
2023	3.39 crores
2024	3.69 crores

 

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

10. Legal Problems - Faced by Clients of the Housing Society: No

11. Recent News (Print, Electronic, Social Media) in Favor and Against: No

12. Other Applicable After-Sale Charges

1. Monthly and Annual Fees for residents: 2,850/-
2. Transfer Fees charged by Society: No