One of the city’s most important arteries, Shaheed-e-Millat Road is also a highly popular area with properties for sale and rent in Karachi. It is surrounded by several prominent neighbourhoods like Bahadurabad, Sharfabad and CP Berar Society. Moreover, Shaheed-e-Millat Road is interconnected with a network of roads, making commuting easier for the residents living in the vicinity. The presence of one of the largest shopping destinations in the metropolis, Tariq Road, within walking distance adds to the locality’s significance. To make travelling easier for people living on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, as well as to help people shop at Tariq Road without having to worry about traffic, an underpass has been constructed at the intersection of both roads. In this blog, we will discuss how this change has helped ease the traffic situation in the surrounding area and what other major developments on Shaheed-e-Millat Road are under way.
Let’s get started.
Major Developments on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi
Shaheed-e-Millat is basically an expressway. Although Shaheed-e-Millat Road stretches from Jail Chowrangi and goes all the way to KPT flyover, the main residential area lining the strip lies between Delhi Mercantile Society and The City School PAF Chapter. Residential units on this particular stretch of road have been built in such a way that people living here can easily access all sorts of amenities.
You will find reputable schools, world-class health care services, trendy restaurants, modern shopping destinations and some of the most popular supermarkets in Karachi located nearby. Furthermore, a number of recent infrastructure-based developments on Shaheed-e-Millat Road—and plans for similar projects—have made life more convenient for residents. Two of the most important examples are:
- A flyover on the intersection of Tipu Sultan Road and Shaheed-e-Millat Road has been inaugurated to facilitate commuters. Already operational, it was formally inaugurated on 7 December 2019
- The construction of an underpass on the intersection of Shaheed-e-Millat and Tariq Road that will help reduce the traffic gridlock like situation, especially on weekends, when shoppers flock to Tariq Road
Let’s check out some of the perks of living on the most important thoroughfare of Karachi.
Perks of Living on Shaheed-e-Millat Road
- Enjoys a central location
- Tariq Road, a major shopping destination, is located nearby
- Proximity to schools and colleges
- Recreational family parks
- World-class medical health care services
We will now discuss each of these benefits of living on Shaheed-e-Millat Road one by one.
Enjoys a central location
Shaheed-e-Millat Road is connected with a web of roads. Amir Khusro Road, Rashid Minhas Road, Alamgir Road, Tariq Road, Shahrah-e-Faisal Road, National Stadium Road, Khalid bin Walid Road and Siraj-ud-Daula Road are some of the roads that link with Shaheed-e-Millat Road, making daily commutes quick and easy.
For example, if you plan to live on Shaheed-e-Millat Road and your workplace is situated in PECHS, it would hardly take a 15-minute drive to reach Shahrah-e-Faisal. There are other perks of living on Shaheed-e-Millat Road. For instance, if you are in for a hearty breakfast, you can head over to Alamgir Road for a scrumptious anda paratha or crispy lachay dar paratha served with a dollop of fresh cream.
If you want to access world class health services, then you can visit Aga Khan Hospital, located roughly a 15-minute drive away. National Stadium, a popular venue for international cricket matches, is also 15 minutes away.
Tariq Road – a major shopping destination is located nearby
A shopper’s paradise, Tariq Road is a busy street lined with shops of various top-notch brands. The famous and most popular Dolmen Mall also lies on Tariq Road. Residents of Shaheed-e-Millat Road can easily head over to these popular shopping destinations and shop to their heart’s content.
From casual clothing, formal dresses to heavily embroidered bridal wear, you can buy anything on Tariq Road. Moreover, Sindbad Wonderland in Dolmen Mall is a major attraction for kids, where they can enjoy different games while their parents shop at stores downstairs.
Traffic congestion during Eid and wedding seasons at this retail hotspot has been a major issue since time immemorial, however, the latest infrastructure developments on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, especially the new underpass, will ensure smooth traffic flow and make life more convenient for visitors and residents alike.
Proximity to schools and colleges
You’ll find numerous well-reviewed schools on Shaheed-e-Millat Road. Happy Home School, The City School PAF Chapter and Meritorious High School are some of the most reputable schools in the area.
Wonder Tree is a school meant for the differently-abled children. The school uses the latest technology, like augmented reality, to help students in the learning process. The City School PECHS Girls School and Play House Girls School are other notable schools in the area. Jinnah Medical and Dental College is a well-reputed medical college located on Shaheed-e-Millat Road.
Recreational family parks
Some of the most popular family parks in Karachi are located nearby. Those who live on Shaheed-e-Millat Road can head straight to Hill Park, which is constructed on a hill. The sprawling green lawns of the park are perfect for taking a walk in the morning or spending quality time with your loved ones in the evening. The Fun City, an amusement park located within Hill Park is a major attraction for kids.
Just like Islamabad’s famous hilltop restaurant, Monal, from where you can view the entire city spread out in front of you, Hill Park offers mesmerizing views of the City of Lights.
World class medical health care services
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is a renowned hospital located roughly a 15-minute drive away. It is undoubtedly one of the best medical facilities in Karachi. God forbid, in case of any medical emergency, you can easily head over to AKUH. Besides AKUH, there are quite a few well-known hospitals on this stretch of road. Medicare Cardiac & General Hospital, Hill Park Hospital and Royal Institute of Medicine and Surgery are also located on Shaheed-e-Millat Road. All of these hospitals are well-reviewed facilities that have an emergency unit as well as pharmacies. Back-up generators are also available in almost all medical facilities that line Shaheed-e-Millat Road.
Properties on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi
There are plenty of properties for sale on Shaheed-e-Millat Road. You will find well-constructed ready-to-move-in houses and luxury flats up for sale. The lowest asking price of flats on sale on Shaheed-e-Millat Road is PKR 1 crore, going all the way to PKR 4.75 crore. If you are particularly looking for a 2-bed apartment on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, then remember the prices start from PKR 1 crore and go all the way to PKR 2.6 crore.
If you are interested in renting a flat on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, then there are plenty of options available. The rental price of a 3-bed apartment can be as low as PKR 45 thousand and as high as PKR 1.2 lakh. The lowest rental price of a house on Shaheed-e-Millat Road is PKR 2 lakh, which can go up to PKR 16.5 lakh.
So, these were some of the perks of living on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi. If you are interested in knowing about the real estate options on Shahrah-e-Faisal, then do read our detailed blog on the topic ‘Perks of living on Shahrah-e-Faisal.’
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