Looking for affordable residential property in Karachi? Then you can explore a plethora of options available in Malir.
The area is located in between Shah Faisal Town, Malir Cantt, and the Jinnah International Airport. Once famous for its farms and fruits, Malir is now a fully fledged residential area with a diverse population comprising different ethnicities and religious groups.
Malir’s infrastructure is a little complex because of the increase in population and more demand for residential areas. People prefer living in houses to flats in this area. But you can still find several apartment buildings in Model Colony and in areas near Malir Halt. 120, 240, and 500 sq. yd units are quite popular when it comes to houses. Flats for sale in Malir are categorized according to bedroom count and consist of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom varieties.
Prices of property in Malir have increased with time. However, some of the homes are still quite affordable. It generally depends on your preferences regarding the condition and area size of a home. Investment in houses in Malir can require a budget from PKR 35 lakh to PKR 8 crore, mainly depending on the area of a unit and the location of a complex. Flats are available for as low as PKR 23 lakh and go as high as PKR 3.5 crore. Apart from these factors, a residential property’s proximity to recreational and commercial centres also plays a huge part in its pricing.
Every area in Malir houses a number of good schools that serve students from all socio-economic backgrounds. Many of these institutions offer pre-school to matric level classes; some also offer GCE Ordinary level classes. The most prominent schools here include Shaheed High School in Model Colony, National Public School in Saudabad, The Smart School on Jinnah Avenue, Beaconhouse School on Malir Cantt Road, and City Grammar School in Moinabad. As for universities, the town has a number of options in nearby area like Habib University in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, the University of Karachi on University Road and Iqra University, which recently opened up near Malir Halt Railway.
Atia General Hospital, Al Mustafa Hospital, Hassan General Hospital, Pakistan Healthcare Trust Hospital, Al-Khidmat Hospital, Sindh Heart Hospital, and CMH are all within or near Malir. Almost all of these facilities have competent staff and modern equipment for regular and emergency medical treatments.
In Malir, high-density housing has made the streets narrow but the main roads are still in good condition. The town has several parks, libraries, mosques, and a few community halls. Two major graveyards are also a part of Malir Town. In addition, water and electricity supplies are adequate. Sometimes the residents experience problems regarding these, but tankers and generator/UPS have made their lives easier. The security situation is fairly under control in some of its neighbourhoods, whereas there is a lot of room for improvement.
For shopping, residents of Malir can head to Askari Mall and Zam Zam Mall in Malir Cantt, Lucky Shopping Mall in Ghazi Dawood Brohi Goth, and Liaquat Market in Saudabad. There are some mini-malls, plazas, and markets as well for clothes, houseware, electronics, and other necessities. In addition, Malir has several local restaurants and food chain outlets that serve a variety of cuisines. The most-visited ones are Gevini Food, Anwar Baloch Restaurant & Fast Food, Domino’s Pizza, Second Wife Restaurant, Pizza Max, and Rehmat-e-Shereen Restaurant. McDonald’s, Delizia and Subway, situated along Malir Link to Super Highway, are a 10-minute drive from Malir Halt.
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