Residential property in Karachi is in high demand and its sale prices are increasing steadily, due to the city’s explosive population with an exponential growth rate.
One of the most popular areas in the city to buy an apartment is Liaquatabad Town. It is located in the centre of Karachi and mainly consists of middle-class and lower-middle-class populations. It is surrounded by North Nazimabad on the north, Gulshan and Gulberg Town on the east, SITE area on the west, and Jamshed Town towards the south.
Liaquatabad Town has about 11 union councils, namely Nazimabad 1, Commercial Area, Bandhani Colony, Dak Khana, Firdous Colony, Abbasi Shaheed, Mujahid Colony, Sharifabad, Qasimabad, Super Market, and Rizvia Society. It has a large number of residential as well as commercial zones.
The Ismaili, Bohra, Memon, Balochi, Pakhtun, Seraiki, Kashmiri, Sindhi, and Muhajir communities constitute about half a million of its total population.
For people having a limited budget, buying accommodation in Liaquatabad Town is an ideal option. The society is well developed, therefore, finding a good flat is not that hard. Its neighbourhoods like Sharifabad, Firdous Colony, Ishaqabad, and Aurangabad have a good range of 1 and 2-bedroom units. However, if you want to invest in a bigger space, you can also find 3-bedroom flats in Liaquatabad Town. Since it’s a huge town, you will have to narrow down your choice of the location before making a purchase. In addition, you also need to plan ahead which floor would suit you in an apartment complex. Apartments on the ground floor are more convenient but those on higher levels are safer.
The bedroom count is the primary factor that affects the price of an apartment. A few secondary attributes like the condition of a flat, water and electricity backups, security, and availability of parking spaces in the building also contribute to the worth of a unit. Sale prices of 2-bedroom flats in Liaquatabad Town start at PKR 17 lakh. The most expensive 2-bed apartments in the area are available for PKR 45 lakh. For 3-bedroom flats, you need to have a budget between PKR 26 and PKR 55 lakh.
There are 7 police stations that are responsible for maintaining law and order in Liaquatabad Town, Sharifabad, Super Market, Nazimabad, Gulbahar and Rizvia. From water to electricity, almost every basic utility is sufficiently provided to the people living here. The infrastructure has some flaws, as is the case with most of the densely populated areas in the city. In addition, Liaquatabad Town has six Imam Bargahs, three churches, three jamatkhanas, four graveyards, five post offices, a railway station, and around seven operational libraries.
In each block of the community, there are a number of government and private sector schools serving students of all backgrounds and ages. Iqra Academy School, Anjuman School, Zahoor School, Shaheen English School, Pakistan Grammar Secondary School, Liaquat Public School, and Oxford Grammar School are a few important names in this regard. The most accessible institutes of higher education include Riaz Govt. Girls College, Bahria Foundation College, Sir Syed Govt. College for Women, and Govt. College for Men.
Liaquatabad Town has Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, which is one of the top public hospitals in Karachi. Other healthcare facilities of the area include Sindh Government Hospital and Imam Zain ul Abedin Hospital. The town also features ten separate dispensaries.
The markets in Liaquatabad Town are known to have some famous jewellery, shoes, clothing, birds, and furniture shops. A few vendors have been running their music shops since the 60s. In recent years, it has become a central shopping area, even more popular than Saddar. From wedding dresses to everyday clothes, this area has it all. Some popular shopping centres and markets include Firdous Shopping Centre, Nerang Shopping Centre, and Rizvia Market.
When it comes to food, the neighbourhood is home to some of the oldest biryani and achar shops. In 2018, Ghousia Nalli Biryani gained much attention. Other eateries include Bismillah Restaurant, Café Noor, Mashallah Meerath Kabab, Food Lab, Dehli Muslim Kabab House, Kala Lassi House, Rasheed Quorma House, Mumtaz Nehari, and AA Food Center.
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