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  • Pine Avenue Road: Lahore Infrastructure Update

    What is driving change along Pine Avenue Road in southern Lahore? The corridor has become one of the most dynamic infrastructure routes in southern Lahore, acting as a primary link between major residential communities and vital transportation networks. An on-site view shows physical development across multiple sectors, turning former rural land into an active hub of modern urban expansion. Road construction and large-scale earthmoving are directly affecting access and regional value.

    Traveling along Pine Avenue Road shows extensive roadwork at an advanced stage of completion. The wide dual carriageway has clear lane markings, medians with curbing, and solar-powered street lighting along extensive stretches. A few discontinuous patches remain non-developed pending clearance, but substantial portions are fully paved and open to vehicular traffic. The roadway works as an essential bypass and link between primary arterial roads, notably providing straightforward travel between Raiwind Road and Ferozepur Road. Once the remaining gaps are completed and linked, transit times across these southern sectors are expected to decrease significantly, easing mobility for daily commuters, transport services, and residents.

    Directly adjacent to Pine Avenue Road on the left-hand side sits Etihad Town Phase 2. Activity here is highlighted by steady, fast-paced ground operations. The Executive Block of Etihad Town Phase 2 is being prepared with heavy construction machinery, including multiple motor graders, rollers, and earthmovers actively leveling the ground and shaping future avenues. Further along the avenue lies the Overseas Block of Etihad Town Phase 2, positioned directly on Pine Avenue Road. Proximity to this major thoroughfare provides immediate road access, removing the need for extended secondary navigation. The continuous presence of earthmoving equipment reflects an active timeline for site delivery and ground infrastructure establishment.

    Continuing toward Jia Bagga Road, Pine Avenue Road leads directly past upcoming sectors of LDA City. A focal point of development along this stretch is the launch of the new Pine Access sector, associated with Phase 3 of LDA City. The on-site boundary features official informative signboards indicating "Pine Access LDA City," where large tracts of land have been cleared and leveled for development. Road construction and compaction equipment are actively working on internal access tracks branching directly off Pine Avenue Road into LDA City. This direct entrance positions the scheme favorably for future residents and visitors, granting seamless connectivity without deep reliance on older, congested village routes. Signage and access in this sector point toward direct regional reach, including convenient connections to the Sahiwal Motorway route.

    Positioned opposite LDA City’s Pine Access along Pine Avenue Road is Soul City. Marked by extensive perimeter branding and billboards alongside the avenue, this housing community also displays active on-site civil works. Boundary installations, security checkpoints, and preliminary site preparations are clearly visible from the main corridor. Direct frontage onto Pine Avenue Road allows Soul City to benefit from the same high-speed transit benefits shared by adjacent developments. The simultaneous construction within Soul City, LDA City, and neighboring projects underlines the emergence of a continuous residential and commercial cluster along this entire roadway.

    A critical piece of infrastructure along this corridor is the under-construction railway underpass located toward Jia Bagga Road. Currently, LDA City and Lake City are separated by this railway line, leaving only a small unfinished patch preventing full, uninterrupted vehicle passage under the tracks. Civil works at the railway underpass are progressing to establish this vital crossing. Once the underpass becomes fully operational, it will directly link LDA City and Pine Avenue Road to Lake City. From Lake City, commuters gain swift, continuous access toward Shaukat Khanum Hospital and the broader suburban networks beyond. On the reciprocal end, traffic coming from those central sectors can move without hindrance toward Ferozepur Road and Raiwind Road via Pine Avenue.

    The ongoing expansion along Pine Avenue Road plays a central role in shaping what is commonly described as the expanding modern boundary of southern Lahore. For individuals and investors holding land or planning acquisitions in master-planned communities like Etihad Town Phase 2, LDA City, or Soul City, the completion of major transport links remains the key catalyst for utility and property valuation. The combination of direct access to major highways, internal dual carriageways, planned motorways such as the Sahiwal Motorway route, and critical railway underpasses significantly improves livability. As earthmoving operations advance and pending patches of roadway achieve complete clearance, the corridor stands as one of the most interconnected infrastructural arteries in the region.

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  • Etihad Town Phase 2 Lahore: Full Review & Guide

    Etihad Town Phase 2 has become one of the most talked‑about housing projects in South Lahore. Early buyer interest rose and fell, but recent progress on Pine Avenue has brought the scheme back into focus. This guide walks you through the project’s timeline, location, legal standing, infrastructure, pricing, and the key advantages and drawbacks you should weigh before making a decision.

    The official booking opened in November 2022. Balloting followed in 2023, assigning plot numbers to file holders. Within about two years, possession was handed over in Blocks A, B, C and D, where early home construction began. More recently, Blocks F, G and H also received possession. Moving from launch to phased possession in roughly four years is a relatively quick pace compared with many other developments in the city.

    The society sits on Jia Bagga Road, between Raiwind Road and Ferozepur Road, close to established communities such as Lake City and LDA City. At first, reaching the site was difficult because direct approach roads were missing; visitors had to use rural tracks or unfinished parts of LDA City. The game‑changer has been Pine Avenue, formerly called Neelam Road. This 150‑foot‑wide artery runs from Lake City through Jia Bagga Road past Etihad Town Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4, eventually linking to Ferozepur Road. In addition, the Lahore‑Sahiwal Motorway link cuts directly through Phase 2, giving the project four potential entry and exit points.

    Once Pine Avenue is fully operational, the Halloki interchange is about two to three kilometres away, Ferozepur Road roughly four to five kilometres, Thokar Niaz Baig around twenty kilometres, and Kalma Chowk approximately thirty kilometres. This makes the location convenient for people who work or commute within South Lahore, though trips to northern parts of the city remain long.

    Legal approval is a critical checkpoint. On 7 December 2023, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) issued a letter granting technical approval for a revised layout plan covering roughly 2,478 kanals and 10 marlas in Mouza Jhedu, Tehsil Model Town, District Lahore. It is important to understand that technical approval means the authority has reviewed and sanctioned the layout blueprint and town‑planning design. Final approval, however, is still conditional on meeting several requirements: paying mandated sanction fees, clearing ownership transfer charges, submitting mortgage and transfer deeds, obtaining No Objection Certificates from provincial bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, and providing detailed utility design plans. Buyers should verify the latest documents through official channels and confirm that any plot they consider appears on the formally approved sector map.

    On the ground, the delivered sectors show solid infrastructure work. Roads are fully paved and carpeted; the central boulevard is 100 feet wide, internal streets range from 30 to 40 feet, and the 150‑foot Pine Avenue corridor anchors the network. A notable feature is the underground electrical distribution system, which removes overhead cables and poles for a cleaner streetscape. The master plan includes family parks, a cricket stadium, a central mosque, and reserved land for future schools and healthcare facilities. The original Block E has been reorganised and merged into the surrounding Overseas and Executive Blocks that flank Pine Avenue.

    Residential options include 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10 marla plots, plus 1 kanal plots spread across several sectors. Commercial inventory offers 4 marla, 5.33 marla and 8 marla plots on main commercial strips, especially those facing Pine Avenue and the Motorway link road.

    Prices vary widely by block, proximity to main roads, and possession status. In possession‑ready areas such as Blocks A, B and C, a 5 marla residential plot typically sells for 70‑80 lakh PKR, a 10 marla plot for 1.20‑1.30 crore PKR, and a 1 kanal plot around 2.20 crore PKR. In the Overseas and Executive Blocks along Pine Avenue, commercial visibility pushes values higher: 5 marla plots fetch 80‑90 lakh PKR, while 10 marla plots trade near 1.5 crore PKR. Newly possessed Blocks F, G and H see 5 marla plots averaging about 75 lakh PKR, often with an extra market premium known locally as "own."

    Commercial plots on the Motorway link road carry heavier price tags. A 4 marla commercial plot has a base asking price near 1.60 crore PKR plus a 10‑20 lakh PKR premium; a 5.33 marla plot stands around 2.20 crore PKR with an estimated 30 lakh PKR premium. Prime commercial sites directly facing the 150‑foot Pine Avenue corridor command between 6 and 8 crore PKR.

    Key advantages of the project include a strategic road network anchored by the wide Pine Avenue and the Motorway link, four distinct access points that reduce congestion, modern infrastructure such as underground wiring, wide roads, planned parks and sports facilities, and a track record of phased possession that shows active on‑site execution.

    However, several drawbacks deserve careful thought. The market is dominated by speculative investors rather than end‑users, which inflates prices through premiums and could reduce liquidity if sentiment shifts. Until Pine Avenue is fully completed end‑to‑end, access still relies on rural link roads that lack proper street lighting at night, raising safety concerns. The society borders Jhedu village, creating ongoing issues with perimeter management, waste disposal and general security. The living environment is still immature: very few families reside on site, and essential amenities like schools, clinics and grocery stores are not yet operating inside the community. Past buyers have reported delays in formal allotment documents, weak mobile signals, no public transport links, and disputes over development charges. While early estimates suggested development levies of about 1 lakh PKR per marla, revised demands are significantly higher, with realistic total development costs now estimated around 3‑4 lakh PKR per marla.

    In summary, Etihad Town Phase 2 is a well‑planned development with strong potential tied to the completion of Pine Avenue. For buyers who want to build immediately, the already‑possessed Blocks A‑D offer ready utility, while other blocks may need more time to become fully vibrant neighbourhoods. Whether you are an investor or a homebuyer, do your due diligence: confirm the final LDA approval status directly, verify the exact plot location on the approved drawings, and get written clarity on all outstanding development charges before committing.

    Contact information
    Name: Choudry Mujahid Yasin ( CMY )
    Phone: +923224929992 Whatsapp Available