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Bilal

Thursday, September 12, 2013 08:20 PM PST

Reply:

DHA vs Bahria

How do experts compare the two in terms of

1. Investment
2. Lifestyle
3. Location
4. Commercial Hub

Cheers

Z, KSA replied on Thursday, September 12, 2013 08:57 PM PST

Bahria is far ahead and future of Lahore.
After 5 years may b nobody ll ask for
comparison of two.

Raheel replied on Thursday, September 12, 2013 09:03 PM PST

without any doubts - DHA

gauhar lahore replied on Friday, September 13, 2013 12:04 AM PST

bahria

Opinion replied on Friday, September 13, 2013 12:17 AM PST

In my opinion

1. Investment: DHA will give you better Return of Investment than Bahria
2. Lifestyle: DHA and Bahria both are good
3. Location: DHA is better
4. Commercial: Hub DHA is better

SI replied on Friday, September 13, 2013 12:20 AM PST

In Rawalpindi/Islamabad Bahria Town is far far ahead than DHA

SAK replied on Friday, September 13, 2013 01:38 AM PST

Dear SI, seeing you after long time. What are your thoughts on Spring North Commercial (backside)? Also 1 kanal in Sector-5 of Overseas for living?

hammad replied on Friday, September 13, 2013 01:15 PM PST

No comparison of DHA with Bahria .

Location : canal road, multan road , ring road , motorway and upper and souther punjab flow .

Investment : Bahria better return than DHA . bahria deliver before time and big margin in prices to up still .

Lifestyle : after 2-3 years maximum lifestyle will be beyond than DHA . go and look eyerthing self and think of ahead 2-3 years.

commercial : in future commercial design of Bahria no comparsion .

Zain Hamid replied on Friday, September 13, 2013 02:34 PM PST

Bahria....in all terms. Security, Power Supply, International Food chanes, Golf country Club, Hotels , Hospitals , Cinema and many more . Please visit by your self.

Zain Hamid replied on Friday, September 13, 2013 07:15 PM PST

Bahria....Because DHA seems to be very slow . They annouced DHA Phase 8 in 2004 and balloting of Phase 8 has been done in 2008 and yet there is no clue when development work is going to finish. If we talk about facilities please keep in mind that bahria town is in lahore since 2003 and DHA is in lahore since 1972 and yet there is no big diffrenec in facilities . DHA Club Vs Bahria Golf Country Club. National Hospital Lahore Vs BAhria's State of Art Hospital which has better faciliies and much more Economical than National Hospital. DHA cinema Vs Bahria Gold Class Cine 3D. There are some facilities which are available in DHA but not in Bahria Similarly there are facilities which are available in Bahria but not in DHA like bahria has Theme Park in Sector E .And most of all There is no Load sheding in Bahria due to own power houses of Bahria and Another thing in Bahria we need not to worry about Sanitary and Other Electrical small works at home because Bahria has a very Big Services Department which is available on call 24/7 at very nominal cost and you know very well the security of Bahria . Bahria's security is Awesome 24 Hours monitoring by Bahria Control room and CC TV cameras installed every where So i would rate bahria better than DHA in all terms. Bahria is Future of Lahroe.

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Waqar younus

Sunday, September 8, 2013 10:13 PM PST

Reply:

Dear members,

Sorry to take you to different topic. I want to know some tips about Hajj during Mina, Tawaf ul widaa and ziarat etc...

I m going to hajj first time and i m afraid about Jumarat . Kankarian marny wala part. I have heard there is stampede everytime, can members tell me which time is better to throw kankarian and any tip about it etc.

I will b very thankful.

:pkf

Aly replied on Sunday, September 8, 2013 10:31 PM PST

Waqar ,u shouldn't worry whatsoever about any thing there.All would be well organized.They have Saudi Army units deployed there at Jammarat to avoid stampede.
More assuring is to remember that u are truly guests of Allah O akbar there.He will facilitate u there all through the Hajj.Just remember my words.U R GUEST OF ALLAH>

bhatti replied on Sunday, September 8, 2013 11:30 PM PST

dear bro, jamarat have become very easy due to new construction and layout & now u can stone shaitan any time u feel like. only for the last day u need to be careful and avoid rush timings.

SK1 replied on Monday, September 9, 2013 12:36 AM PST

Jamarat is very easy to perform because of multiple floors. Hajj can be very enjoyable as long as you are in good health/physically fit and have patience.

Good luck.

Khalid replied on Monday, September 9, 2013 03:47 AM PST

Dear Waqar
You are going for Hajj, may ALLAH accept your Hajj. I request you to please use your correct name. People will give you same respect with your actual name since you are going in respectable place.

Dr Ayub Ali replied on Monday, September 9, 2013 02:15 PM PST

Dear brother Waqar
1. I am living in Saudi Arabia.
2. This year Hajj is going to be the easiest;
- because Saudi Government is allowing only 50% of internal people to perform Hajj
- About 30-40 % of external Hujjaj are also less
- Regarding Jamrat; it is very big structure and multistoreyed as well. It was contructed keeping in view the past such incidents.

Do remeber me in your prayer. Last but not the least concentrate on your prayers; because even when there were difficulties
Dr Ayub Ali

Dr Ayub Ali replied on Monday, September 9, 2013 02:17 PM PST

I mean people were performing Hajj even when there were difficulties

Hussain Kaisrani replied on Monday, September 9, 2013 02:50 PM PST

Waqar Younus,

Congratulations!

The following link would help you better:
http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/road-trips-vacations/220046-makkah-experience

Ahmed replied on Monday, September 9, 2013 02:55 PM PST

I may be wrong but last stempede i remember was about 10 years back. After that it has been developed quite well. When i went i was guided that never go on the ground floor level that was worth it. Dont worryand go upper floors.

SM replied on Monday, September 9, 2013 02:56 PM PST

As a suggestion do Jumrat in the evening like other citizens of GCC. it will be alot easier. as i performed my 2nd n 3rd Hajj like this.

best Regards,

SM

Qatar replied on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 01:14 AM PST

Dear Waqar Bhai,

AOA,

One more tip, when you approach the jumrat donot rush for thropwing the stones rather move forward towards the end of jamrah, there will be very less people and you can easily perform the task. Most of the people when they approach near the jamrat they rush for trowing the stones and rush at the start to half og jamrah wall is much.

Waqar Younus replied on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 01:17 AM PST

Dear brothers,
Thanks for you answers. My real name is Ali.Abid and name here i use is P.Paki or my favorite legend Waqar Younus.
1.Can you guys tell me that if we walk from Jamarat to Makkah, how long it takes?
By the grace of God i m 30 years old and can walk for 5-7 KM without trouble. But i feel that people will b neck to neck like during Tawaf in last ashra of ramadan.

2.What is must have items for easily going to mina? Least goods i prefer. So plz help me about that.. I only want to take essentials most.

SI replied on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 02:20 AM PST

As suggested by Qatar, please move forward keeping yourself on extreme left side and move forward towards end of jamarah to throw stones.

Qatar replied on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 07:46 PM PST

Ali bhai,

You are young and inshaALLAH it will be no issue for you particularly if you are alone and dont have family accompanying you. By foot hajj has sawab on each step so bettert to perform all manasik by foot if ALLAH has given strength to do so.

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ASLAM

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:53 AM PST

Reply:

QUESTION

DEAR SALMAN AND OTHER EXPERTS,MY QUESTION IS VERY SERIOUS.I PAID A TOKEN RS 50000 FOR A PLOT ON MAIN BLUWARD FOR A PLOT ON 150 FT ROAD.AFTER THE DEAL I CAME TO KNOW THAT THIS PLOT LIKE OTHERS IS NOT FACING TOWARDS THE ROAD SIDE.DHA IS NOT ALLOWING ALL PLOTS ON MAIN RDS WILL NOT BE FACING TOWARDS ROAD.THIS IS DHA POLICY.SHOULD I CONTINUE OR LEAVE THE DEAL.THANKS AND MUST REPLY TODAY.

ms replied on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 01:53 PM PST

in which phase you are buying

habin replied on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 03:52 PM PST

leave it is phase 8,

ASLAM replied on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 05:08 PM PST

IT IS IN PHASE 8 LAHORE

ASLAM replied on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 05:12 PM PST

IT IS IN PHASE 8 LAHORE.salman and others pl reply,i have to final today.otherwise i will loose 50000 rs.thanks

DHA 8 replied on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 06:11 PM PST

I bought a plot in Phase 8 U Block. I was told similar thing. I personally went to DHA office and they confirmed that all plot on express way 160 feet road can face towards expressway.

Peaceful street replied on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 06:50 PM PST

Why you guys want to live in a house that faces a busy road with heavy traffic that brings with it noise, pollution and hazardous environment all day and into most of the night? Live in a quiet street preferably with a closed end so that little children can venture out without fear of an accident and where grown ups can take a stroll after dinner. Live in a peaceful place, not where it feels you are in the middle of a market. Thats my two cents. I respect other' opinions as they will differ.

ASLAM replied on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 07:19 PM PST

THANKS TO EVERY ONE.MY QUESTION IS STILL THERE,SHOULD I BUY OR NOT

SI replied on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 12:11 AM PST

buy buy it otherwise you will repent

DHA 8 replied on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 02:06 PM PST

Aslam Bhai

Please contact DHA office for Clarification

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owais

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:13 PM PST

Reply:

water shortage?

Is there any water shortage problem in bahria town phase 7 or 8
Rawalpindi ?

SI replied on Thursday, July 11, 2013 02:18 AM PST

Not at all

nauman replied on Thursday, July 11, 2013 04:26 PM PST

Need plot in Jinnah Garden 30*60 (no Brokers plz)

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ddd

Thursday, May 23, 2013 02:31 PM PST

Reply:

DEAR ALL
dur to current energy crises in pakistan,,if some has experienced of solar system,,pls share

cost ,with one 1.5 ton ac ,tv.fridge 3 fans and 5 energy savers bulb.

PF replied on Thursday, May 23, 2013 03:38 PM PST

AoA,

approx 9-10Lac including everything...But AC will be 1.5 ton inverter base not a normal split. Which is expensive ... not sure about its current price in market...maybe around 1 lac depending on the brand...

But remember...Saudis are here to bailout or buyout Pakistan once again...so think before making this investment...

Good luck...!

SI replied on Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:00 PM PST

yes inverter base Hiaer AC price is one lac three thousands

COOL ROOF replied on Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:03 PM PST

Has any one tried ever tried these offers to cool roof and water tank. Do they work? Please share your experience.

Maqsood replied on Friday, May 24, 2013 02:20 PM PST

AOA
I know a very straight forward and honest person who deals in solar system. He can give you very honest advice his number Mr Hasnain.

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Asad

Monday, February 25, 2013 10:48 PM PST

Reply:

Power shut down

Is Bahria town also effected by today's powe outage.

Hussain Kaisrani replied on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:01 PM PST

@Asad,
Strangely, Bahria Town was NOT affected significantly.

@Solar System
I fully agree with you but it was not the case today. I think that Bahria Town is now not totally dependent upon National Grid.

ahmed replied on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:50 PM PST

There is nothing strange, For sure bahria town would have Backup generators working for 12 hours thus providing electricy to most of its parts, in other countries I have seen buildings of 2000 flats running totally on generators as big as 2 kanal plot.So technically it is possible.

SI replied on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 02:53 PM PST

I am resident of Bahria-8 RWP/ISB, there was power outage for just one hour ONLY.

ZNS replied on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 11:59 PM PST

Thanks HK, appreciate the quick response.

MAS replied on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 05:04 PM PST

Kaisrani sahab has logically explained why we should have trust in BT's private power generation ability. This is how we should conduct discussion in this forum not in the manner exhibited by Mr Saleem Akhtar. I hope LRE will take notice of his language and delete such posts. By the way there are a lot of people in this country who do resist bribes.

Bahria Town should be respected for its good work. My only problem with them is that they often create too much hype in their ads which can sometimes be misleading and later embarrassing for them. I hope they will improve their organizational culture in this regard.

Saleem replied on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 06:07 PM PST

Dear MAS
I don't know about Bahria Town Lahore & certianly can't comment.But let me tell all of you that i live in Bahria Rawalpindi & by profession an engineer & can confirm that BT has no generators for its residents in Rawalpindi.

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visitor

Saturday, February 2, 2013 06:34 PM PST

Reply:

map information

hello brothers,need any site to see the map for construction of 7 marla home,any usefull information,thanks

SI replied on Saturday, February 2, 2013 08:22 PM PST

Please mention width & length of plot

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Ikraam

Friday, January 4, 2013 06:39 PM PST

Reply:

DHA, Ph - 8

Where would be the gate of houses on two sides of the commercial broadway Ph 8, facing broadway or back?

umr replied on Friday, January 4, 2013 09:46 PM PST

At the back. This is the reason they have given a street at the back of houses and not another plot. Very strange though, don't know what the developers were thinking.

rana replied on Friday, January 4, 2013 10:45 PM PST

I have seen this commonly done in planned residential developments the west. Folks do not want to have their houses front a busy street and prefer a residential setting for their homes. Such houses are also priced lower because of noise, bus stop and pedestrian traffic issues from a busy street. Cul-de-sac locations are most preferable because of no though traffic. Children can play in the front and going in and out of the house is easier.

dha person replied on Friday, January 4, 2013 11:51 PM PST

on the front .see the small road in front aswell.

SI replied on Saturday, January 5, 2013 12:41 PM PST

This methadology has also been adopted in Bahria Phase-8 Islamabad, backside of houses are facing main bulevards to keep traffic free flowing but it does not look nice, also residents are not comfortable due to greater noise feeling in bed rooms which are usually located at backside of house.

NRP replied on Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:47 AM PST

I bought a plot on Broadway, two side open in 2010. Similar concerns were raised when I bought this plot. I personally asked DHA engineering and planing department and they confirmed that house can face towards broadway.

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ZNS

Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:36 PM PST

Reply:

snapshot of Rawalpindi and Zone-5

another one.

Hussain Kaisrani replied on Friday, December 7, 2012 04:02 PM PST

Dear ZNS,
Salaam,

Thank you very much for providing us your guidance and useful information. I am really impressed by your way of communication and helping attitude.

Great work Sir!

Ali Khan replied on Saturday, December 8, 2012 11:58 AM PST

Dear ZNS and other loving brothers in Pindi/Islmabad,

I pray you all are fine.

Please share your kind thoughts if I have to invest around plus Rs 10 to 20 million in Pindi area which can give me a good return in 4 to 5 years.
I live in DHAI phase 2 and I do not know if it is great for investment?

What area would be good to build a small commerical plaza over 4 marla and sell it off?

Bahria River view commercial RVC seems to be v slow?

Other business thoughts such as a good Agency etc will be v much appreciated.

Kind Regards

Ali Khan replied on Saturday, December 8, 2012 11:59 AM PST

Dear ZNS and other loving brothers in Pindi/Islmabad,

I pray you all are fine.

Please share your kind thoughts if I have to invest around plus Rs 10 to 20 million in Pindi area which can give me a good return in 4 to 5 years.
I live in DHAI phase 2 and I do not know if it is great for investment?

What area would be good to build a small commerical plaza over 4 marla and sell it off?

Bahria River view commercial RVC seems to be v slow?

Other business thoughts such as a good Agency etc will be v much appreciated.

Kind Regards

SI replied on Saturday, December 8, 2012 02:20 PM PST

@ Ali Khan

Commercial plot in Bahria Civic Centre is strongly recommended

ZNS replied on Saturday, December 8, 2012 08:57 PM PST

@Ali.
Commercial in DHAI and Bahria is over priced from my perspective so I suggest that you think twice before investing. For investment, Lahore is the best place. Excellent returns in DHA Lahore. CDA sectors also good investment by I personally think that CDA has become unreadable from common man and it needs price adjustment. I suggest Lahore for good returns.

For business, I suggest women or kids clothing retails or some food business. Clothing outlet e.g. Some franchise like Gul Ahmed, Bonanza, Junaid Jamshaid, Outfitters. I plan to do one of those but franchise costs are too high. Most of the franchisers want to make all money upfront make it less attractive to start. What I mean recover 2 crore from this will take years. My ceiling is 4-5 million for any business like this one.

Ali Khan replied on Saturday, December 8, 2012 10:24 PM PST

Many thanks SI and ZNS and Allah may bless you and your families.

Kind Regards

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Curious

Monday, November 5, 2012 07:07 AM PST

Reply:

In today's Lahore market, what is the cost of building a 2 story 10 Marla house (typical # of bed & bath rooms) with a decent design and decent material ?

Assume I will shop around and buy material on my own.
Please advise.

Thanks in advance.

Habib replied on Monday, November 5, 2012 12:09 PM PST

60 Lakhs in Good experienced hands

bricklover replied on Monday, November 5, 2012 12:25 PM PST

can any one tell if we don't plaster the house and live only with bricks showing what will be negative effects other than the looks because i like brick look and i am allergic to paints

abc123 replied on Monday, November 5, 2012 12:26 PM PST

1.68 x 0.85 x 225 x 10 x 2400 x 0.87 = Rs. 67 Lacs for Good Quality Work

SI replied on Monday, November 5, 2012 01:28 PM PST

@ bricklover
May use wall papar or 1 ft. x 1ft. foam filled cloth segments, silmilar to chair cushion, as both are 'in' now a days, otherwise lighting energy cost will be double alongwith other problems

Naveed Yaseen replied on Monday, November 5, 2012 03:22 PM PST

@bricklover, if I were at your place, I would...

• have masons take extra care for acceptable look without plaster, with better quality of bricks and mortar

• depending upon desired flatness, may grind the surface

• apply deep penetrating solution of sodium silicate (market name "water glass"), 2-3 times with some gap for drying

• if the surface is flat and glossy look is desired, may treat with epoxy polish or common wax polish

Sodium silicate is safe, durable and widely used for similar purposes in west. It would not noticeably change the look but would considerably reduce porosity, which would reduce potential to hold stains, molds and other unhygienic residues.

Friends facing seepage problem can also try sodium silicate treatment, but it must be let penetrate deep into walls or floors.

Knowledge seeker replied on Monday, November 5, 2012 09:42 PM PST

@abc123

I can recognise some numbers in your calculation but not all. Please could you explain, for those who are ignorant like me, what each number in your calculation represents e.g. 1.68, 0.85, 0.87 etc.

Ahmed********* replied on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 03:52 AM PST

love to c ur comments Mr. Naveed, would like to c your frequent appearances on this page.
Take Care

brick lover replied on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 12:57 PM PST

naveed yasin thanks a lot really appreciate your advise,there s a play telecasting on urdu one channel all bricks interiors looks lovely ,it seems to be some kind of farm house,if any one knows its location i can go visit it.drama name is teri raah mein rull gaye.

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