DHA Gandhara Islamabad (Phase 9): Plots and Payment Plan
DHA Gandhara Islamabad, also known as DHA Phase 9 or DHA Gandhara City, is a master-planned community by Habib Rafiq Ltd. and the Army Welfare Trust spanning roughly 32,500 Kanal along the M-2 Motorway, sitting directly next to Capital Smart City Islamabad and falling under the DHA Islamabad umbrella.
At a glance
- LocationM-2 Motorway, shares border with Capital Smart City
- DevelopersHabib Rafiq Ltd. + Army Welfare Trust (AWT)
- Master plannerSurbana Jurong (Singapore)
- Area~32,500 Kanal
- Plot sizes5 Marla · 10 Marla · 1 Kanal
- 1 Kanal (cash)PKR 5,500,000
- 1 Kanal (installments)PKR 7,450,000 over 18 months
- ApprovalNOC under DHA Islamabad umbrella
Why the DHA umbrella matters here specifically
DHA Gandhara operates under the institutional framework of DHA Islamabad, the Defence Housing Authority body that has historically operated Pakistan's most price-stable and trusted housing societies. The Habib Rafiq plus AWT consortium combines the construction execution of Pakistan's most experienced smart-city developer, proven through Capital Smart City and Lahore Smart City, with the Army Welfare Trust's institutional backing, for buyers this is among the strongest legal-and-institutional combinations available in the Islamabad-Rawalpindi catchment.
Cash versus installments: a genuinely significant gap
For a 1 Kanal plot, the split is stark, PKR 5,500,000 cash versus PKR 7,450,000 across an 18-month installment plan with 6 additional quarterly tranches, a cash buyer saves PKR 1,950,000, a 26% discount versus the installment route. For buyers with capital available, the cash route is materially advantaged, installment-route buyers should plan for that absolute premium to be absorbed in long-term land-value appreciation rather than short-term resale.
Location and why the airport distance matters
DHA Gandhara sits on the M-2 Motorway, directly next to Capital Smart City, roughly 7 minutes from the New Islamabad International Airport, among the shortest airport-access times of any major Islamabad-catchment housing project, particularly relevant for overseas Pakistani buyers. It's also 5 minutes from the Rawalpindi Ring Road and 10 minutes from the Chakri Interchange, triangulating Islamabad city, Rawalpindi city, and the airport.
Who DHA Gandhara genuinely suits
This fits buy-and-hold investors with capital available for the cash entry, capturing the 26% discount, and overseas Pakistani buyers wanting DHA-umbrella standing without paying mature-phase pricing. It suits less well short-term flippers or installment-only buyers without a cash buffer for periodic catch-up payments, given this is a newer launch, on-ground development sits at earlier stages than the comparable, more mature Capital Smart City sectors next door.
The neighbouring cluster also includes mature DHA Islamabad sister phases, Blue World City under a separate developer, Faisal Town Phase 2, and Rudn Enclave, giving buyers a range of comparison points within a short drive when weighing entry pricing against what more established phases currently command.
Block and plot size breakdown
| Plot Size | Dimensions | Area | Indicative Cash Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marla | 25 × 50 ft | 1,125 sq ft | PKR 18–20 Lac |
| 10 Marla | 35 × 70 ft | 2,250 sq ft | PKR 30–35 Lac |
| 1 Kanal | 50 × 90 ft | 4,500 sq ft | PKR 55–62 Lac |
Amenities
- Central mosque
- Main boulevard & carpeted roads
- Commercial plazas & shopping mall
- Health club & community club
- Eco-friendly design
- Graveyard
- 24/7 electricity, gas & water
- Cambridge-standard schools
- Health services
- Modern security infrastructure
Location and access
| Destination | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|
| Rawalpindi Ring Road | 5 min |
| Islamabad International Airport | 7 min |
| Chakri Interchange | 10 min |
| Srinagar Highway | 22 min |
| Faisal Mosque | 25 min |
| Centaurus Mall | 30 min |
How it compares to other societies
Buyers evaluating this project often also look at these other societies we've covered:
Frequently asked questions
Yes, it operates under the DHA Islamabad umbrella, providing the institutional NOC-and-security framework DHA is known for.
Directly on the M-2 Motorway, sharing a physical border with Capital Smart City's Overseas Prime 2 sub-block, about 7 minutes from Islamabad International Airport.
5 Marla (25×50 ft), 10 Marla (35×70 ft), and 1 Kanal (50×90 ft), following the standard DHA sizing template.
PKR 5,500,000 cash, or PKR 7,450,000 on the 18-month installment plan, cash buyers save PKR 1,950,000, a 26% discount.
Habib Rafiq Ltd., the team behind Capital Smart City and Lahore Smart City, and the Army Welfare Trust (AWT), with the master plan by Singapore's Surbana Jurong.
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