Every well-planned housing society sets aside an area as its commercial heart, and in Faisal Town Phase 2, that area is called the Commercial Markaz.
Developers expect Commercial Markaz to become one of the busiest and most well-known areas as development moves forward.
This guide explains what Commercial Markaz is, where it is located on the master plan, what types of businesses are planned there, and how much it currently costs to buy a plot.
What Is Commercial Markaz?
Commercial Markaz CBD is one of the main commercial categories in Faisal Town Phase 2, alongside the Main Boulevard plots and the smaller Commercial Shopping Center plots. The idea behind a dedicated Markaz is simple: instead of scattering shops and offices randomly across the society, the master plan groups them in one well-connected zone. This is designed to bring regular customers to businesses while giving residents a convenient place to shop, eat, or visit offices.
Location Within the Master Plan
Faisal Town Phase 2 itself is located along the Lahore–Islamabad M-2 Motorway near the Thalian Interchange, with direct links to Chakri Road and the Rawalpindi Ring Road. Within the society, the Commercial Markaz has been planned as a centrally positioned zone, close to the Main Boulevard.
What Commercial Markaz Offers
Because of its central location and larger plot size, Commercial Markaz is planned for bigger projects rather than small individual shops. Suitable for shopping malls, offices, hotels, and mixed-use buildings that combine shops with offices or residential spaces.
Retail Outlets and Dining
The retail area is planned for showrooms, branded shops, restaurants, and cafes that can attract regular customers from both residents and visitors. Wide roads and dedicated parking are also planned to make it easy for people to reach these businesses.
Civic and Community Facilities
Beyond shopping, the Markaz is also meant to house offices, clinics, and other everyday services that residents would otherwise have to leave the society for. Bringing all of this into one accessible spot is what developers mean when they call Commercial Markaz the society’s civic and commercial centre.
Commercial Markaz Plot Sizes and Pricing
| Plot Size | Value Per Sqyd | Plot Value (with Development Cost) | Down Payment (25% of Plot Value) | 16 Quarterly Installments | 15% Discount on Lumpsum Payment for Pakistan | 15% Discount on Lumpsum Payment for Overseas Pakistani |
| 5.33 Marla | 100,000 | 13,393,000 | 3,395,000 | 625,000 | 11,393,000 | 10,826,000 |
| 8.88 Marla | 140,000 | 31,171,000 | 7,840,000 | 1,460,000 | 26,504,000 | 25,182,000 |
| 12.22 Marla | 140,000 | 42,837,000 | 10,750,000 | 2,005,000 | 36,420,000 | 34,603,000 |
| 13.33 Marla | 140,000 | 46,726,000 | 11,730,000 | 2,185,000 | 39,726,000 | 37,743,000 |
Investment Outlook for Commercial Markaz
The main reason investors are interested in Commercial Markaz is its location. It is planned as a central and highly visible area within the society, which is itself close to a major motorway interchange and has direct access to the Rawalpindi Ring Road. In established societies of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, central commercial areas have often seen stronger price growth than areas on the outer side. Marketers see Commercial Markaz as a similar early investment opportunity that could gain value as the society develops. However, it is important to look at the project’s current development status before making any decision.
Faisal Town Phase 2 is still in a relatively early stage of development, and at the time of writing, the project’s Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant development authority has not yet been formally confirmed as approved. Zedem International, the developer, has a track record with earlier projects such as Faisal Town and Faisal Hills, which is often cited as a point of reassurance.
Even so, buying into any project before its NOC is confirmed carries a higher level of risk than buying into an approved one, and this applies to Commercial Markaz plots just as it does to residential plots in the same society. Prospective buyers are encouraged to verify the current NOC status directly with the relevant authority and with the developer before committing funds.
FAQs
What is Commercial Markaz in Faisal Town Phase 2?
It is the main commercial zone of Faisal Town Phase 2, a centrally located category of commercial plots set aside for shops, offices, hotels, and mixed-use buildings, meant to serve as the society’s retail and business hub.
Where is it located within the master plan?
Commercial Markaz is located centrally within the Faisal Town Phase 2 master plan, near the Main Boulevard, within a society located along the M-2 Motorway at the Thalian Interchange with access to Chakri Road and the Rawalpindi Ring Road.
What plot sizes and categories are available?
Commercial Markaz plots are currently offered in a 13.33 Marla (333.33 square yard) size, in both corner and non-corner categories, priced per square yard with development charges included.
Is Commercial Markaz a good investment before NOC approval?
It can offer early-entry pricing, but the project’s NOC has not yet been formally confirmed as approved, which adds risk compared to fully approved societies. Buyers should verify the current NOC status with the developer and the relevant authority before investing