Allama Iqbal Town
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Details
Allama Iqbal Town is a large mixed-use residential and commercial locality developed in the late 1970s to early 1980s, covering approximately 1,600 acres in southwestern Lahore. It is organized into 26 numbered blocks with well-paved streets, numerous local markets, schools, parks, and hospitals, offering comprehensive amenities and easy access to major roads and public transport. The area is known for its affordable yet well-connected housing, making it a popular choice for diverse residents.
- Developer: Hassan Zaman Pvt Limited
- Ideal For: Ideal for first-time homebuyers, investors, and families seeking affordable housing with full essential services and good connectivity.
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Latest Updates
Lahore Development Authority Intensifies Anti-Encroachment Drives in Allama Iqbal Town
The Lahore Development Authority has launched a significant, ongoing crackdown on illegal commercial and residential structures in Allama Iqbal Town. In a recent major "grand operation," about 20 properties were sealed, targeting private schools, food stalls, and shops. This is part of larger city-wide efforts where 155 properties were sealed in a single day across multiple localities. Earlier operations also resulted in the sealing of numerous establishments for illegal commercial use or non-payment of fees, indicating a sustained enforcement campaign to reclaim public space and regulate urban development.
Allama Iqbal Town Tops Lahore's Pollution Charts
Environmental monitoring has highlighted severe air quality issues in the area. According to a recent report, when Lahore was ranked the world's third most polluted city, the Allama Iqbal Town area recorded the highest local Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city at 210, classified as 'Very Unhealthy.' This underscores the neighborhood's significant exposure to hazardous pollution levels, posing serious health risks to residents.
New Commercial Branch Opens in Allama Iqbal Town
The area continues to see commercial growth with the opening of new food outlets. A new branch of the popular Zero Degree food brand opened on 19 March 2026 in Allama Iqbal Town, generating local interest and providing new dining options for residents.
House Price
PKR 21805/sq.ft
YoY +0.82%
Plot Price
PKR 18378/sq.ft
YoY N/A
Commercial Price
PKR 26814/sq.ft
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Well-planned residential society with modern amenities including local markets, mosques, schools, and basic facilities for convenient daily living.
Clean streets, ample green space, and numerous parks that help filter air pollutants and keep the environment fresh.
Considered a prestigious and high-end housing society; owning property here is seen as a status symbol.
Security guards at main gates provide a sense of safety and security for residents.
Easily accessible from major roads like Multan Road and Wahdat Road, providing convenient access to nearby commercial hubs and areas.
Good quality educational institutions with a relatively tolerant social atmosphere.
Noise from commercial activities spills into residential blocks, particularly near large markets, disturbing residents.
Pollution, particularly air pollution, and a high overall cost of living in the area.
Issues with schools like ISL, including allegations of unfair fee hikes and discriminatory treatment of students or parents.
High property prices and rents, making it less affordable for middle-income buyers; significant cost increases over time.
Severe traffic congestion on surrounding roads, especially during peak hours, causing delays and inconvenience.
Problems with open drainage systems and a lack of sufficient open spaces or parks in some areas.