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Real Estate Analyst
Updated 24 min read
Twin Cities requires strict legal due diligence. With hundreds of residential projects emerging along major sub-urban corridors like Chakri Road, Adyala Road, and the G.T. Road, verifying the regulatory status of a project is the single most effective way to protect your capital from fraudulent setups. The central governing authority responsible for monitoring, planning, and regulating these residential developments within the Rawalpindi district is the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA).
Established in May 1989 under the Punjab Development of Cities Act, the RDA is the principal autonomous governing body responsible for urban planning, municipal services, and infrastructural zoning in Rawalpindi.
Its regulatory jurisdiction spans the entire Rawalpindi city area and 64 surrounding Revenue Estates (covering roughly 311 square kilometers). It completely excludes the geographic areas managed independently by the Rawalpindi and Chaklala Cantonment Boards.
For any private real estate developer looking to launch a residential, commercial, or mixed-use project within Rawalpindi’s boundaries, the RDA acts as the final legal gatekeeper. The authority is explicitly mandated to:
To protect public investments and curb urban sprawling, the RDA categorizes housing schemes into three distinct legal brackets:
These represent the gold standard for secure property investments. An approved society has successfully cleared land title verification, finalized its spatial master layout plan (LOP), met all infrastructural parameters, and been granted a formal NOC.
Investor Takeaway: Approved societies are legally permitted to run marketing campaigns, execute on-site bookings, issue official transfer files, and carry out heavy on-site machinery development.
These projects exist in a risky regulatory limbo. Frequently, developers of unapproved societies have submitted their initial paperwork, technical planning permissions, or initial land records to the RDA, but the final processing remains legally incomplete.
Investor Takeaway: Until all technical, environmental, and legal evaluations are fully cleared, these societies do not possess a valid NOC. Investing here carries a higher risk, as the final layout plan or physical plot allocations may change during assessment.
Illegal schemes operate completely outside the provincial legal framework. These projects have either never applied for permissions, had their applications explicitly rejected/canceled by the RDA due to zoning violations, or are operating entirely on paper without holding physical land possession.
Investor Takeaway: The RDA frequently conducts grand enforcement operations against these schemes—sealing booking offices, demolishing main gates, and freezing marketing. Investing in an illegal society carries a massive risk of total capital loss.
The table below is compiled from the official RDA private housing schemes portal and verified third-party sources. Land areas are in Kanal as recorded by RDA.
| # | Society Name | Status | City/Area | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport Green Garden | Approved | Rawalpindi | 4,083 Kanal |
| 2 | Al-Haram City Phase-I | Approved | Rawalpindi | 759 Kanal |
| 3 | Al-Shifa Cooperative Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 206 Kanal |
| 4 | Army Welfare Housing Scheme (Defence-I) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 6,826 Kanal |
| 5 | Bahria Golf City | Approved | Murree | 3,042 Kanal |
| 6 | Bahria Paradise | Approved | Rawalpindi |
Note: Approval status can change. Always cross-check the above at rda.gop.pk before making any payment.
Developer: Future Development Holdings (FDHL) & Habib Rafiq Limited (HRL) Location: Chakri Road, near New Islamabad International Airport, M-2 Motorway RDA-Approved Land: 7,376 Kanal (additional 17,602 Kanal in final approval stage) Plot Sizes: 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal (residential & commercial)
Pakistan's first smart city and ranked 4th in Asia, Capital Smart City is a joint venture between FDHL and HRL — the same group that built DHA and Bahria Town. Located directly on Chakri Road with its own M-2 interchange, it is one of the most accessible housing societies near Islamabad International Airport.
The master plan, designed by Singapore-based Surbana Jurong, spans themed districts including an Overseas Prime Block, Silicon Valley District, and sports precincts. With RDA approval confirmed on the official portal since 2019 and over 65,000 Kanal of planned coverage, this is one of the most credible large-scale investments in the twin cities corridor.
Best for: Overseas Pakistanis, long-term investors, end-users wanting smart infrastructure.
Developer: Zedem International Location: Main Rawalpindi–Islamabad Corridor RDA Status: Fully Approved Plot Sizes: 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal
Faisal Town is one of Rawalpindi's most established RDA-approved schemes. Phase II, developed by Zedem International, is located near the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) alignment, with Sector O nearing possession timelines in mid-2026. Both phases hold clean NOC status and have seen consistent capital appreciation of 25–35% over the past 18 months, largely driven by Ring Road development activity.
Faisal Town's strength is its track record — Phase I is largely developed with functional infrastructure, schools, and commercial centres. Phase II is the growth play.
Best for: Mid-budget investors, families seeking developed communities.
Developer: Bahria Town Pvt. Ltd. Location: Rawalpindi–Islamabad Motorway corridor RDA Status: Phase VIII — Fully Approved (5,954 Kanal); Safari Valley — Fully Approved (6,181 Kanal)
Bahria Town Rawalpindi remains the gold standard of private housing development in Pakistan. Phase VIII is one of the country's most developed gated communities, with functioning hospitals, shopping malls, mosques, schools, and wide commercial boulevards.
Safari Valley — technically within the Bahria Town Phase VIII footprint — is separately approved and offers a more premium residential environment with landscaped parks and elevated terrain. Note that Phases I, II, and III carry partial RDA approval; always verify the specific phase of any plot you are considering.
Best for: Families wanting immediate possession, end-users, conservative investors.
Developer: Sardar Group of Companies Location: Bhata Road, between Rawalpindi and Islamabad RDA Status: Approved (224 Kanal main + 1,907 Kanal Extension) Plot Sizes: 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 8 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal; also villas
Taj Residencia is a mid-tier to premium society with a clean approval history. Its extension — nearly 8x the size of the original project — gives it significant expansion headroom. Located on Bhata Road with dual access from both Rawalpindi and Islamabad, it offers competitive pricing relative to its twin-city positioning.
Villas and residential plots are available in different sizes, with instalment-based payment plans. The Sardar Group's track record adds a layer of developer credibility.
Best for: Mid-segment investors, families seeking good location at mid-range pricing.
Developer: GFS Builders & Developers Location: Islamabad Expressway (Zero Point–Rawalpindi axis) RDA Status: Approved (9,081 Kanal) Plot Sizes: 5 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal
Top City-1 holds one of the largest RDA-approved footprints in the region at over 9,000 Kanal. It is located directly on the Islamabad Expressway, ensuring exceptional access from both cities. The society features a modern master plan with commercial zones, schools, and green belts.
Its scale means different blocks are at varying stages of development — always confirm ground conditions for the specific block before investing.
Best for: Investors who want a large approved society with long-term upside on the Islamabad Expressway.
Developer: University Town Management Location: Rawalpindi RDA Status: Approved (3,454 Kanal)
University Town is one of Rawalpindi's older approved societies with an established residential footprint. Its relatively smaller plot sizes and proximity to education institutions make it popular with families and professionals working in the education sector.
Best for: End-users wanting an established, fully functional society.
Developer: Mumtaz City Management Location: Near Islamabad–Rawalpindi boundary RDA Status: Approved (3,328 Kanal)
Mumtaz City is located in a strategic zone between the two cities, benefiting from proximity to the Capital Smart City and Qurtaba City corridor. Approved under RDA with a substantial 3,328-Kanal footprint, it offers competitive plot pricing for investors who want twin-city adjacency without the premium price tag.
Best for: Investors looking for mid-tier approved options on the M-2 corridor.
Developer: Al Qurtaba Housing Location: R-7 Road (Ring Road), Rawalpindi RDA Status: Approved (3,444 Kanal)
Qurtaba City is an RDA-approved scheme on the R-7 route, positioned to benefit from the Rawalpindi Ring Road project. With a focus on affordable to mid-tier housing and an Islamic lifestyle concept, it has attracted interest from end-users across the twin cities.
Best for: Buyers looking for affordable plots on the Ring Road corridor.
Developer: RMRSCO (Pvt.) Ltd. & NESPAK (Pvt.) Ltd. Location: Adiala Road, adjacent to Bahria Town Phase 8 & Rawalpindi Ring Road RDA Status: NOC Approved; LOP from PHATA (Reg. No. DG/PHATA/W-1/PHS/84/2023) Approved Area: 10,000 Kanal
RUDN Enclave is co-developed by RMRSCO and the nationally renowned NESPAK. Its official NOC has been issued by RDA. The Executive Block reached possession handover in January 2026 — a landmark transition from file trading to live development. Balloting for members who cleared 95–100% of dues was completed in 2024.
Capital appreciation in the Executive Block surged 30–40% over 12 months following Ring Road construction progress. At 0 km from the Ring Road interchange, RUDN Enclave is arguably one of the biggest structural beneficiaries of the RRR project.
Best for: Mid-budget investors with a 2–3 year horizon, Ring Road play.
Developer: Airport Green Garden Pvt. Ltd. Location: Rawalpindi, near Islamabad Airport belt RDA Status: Approved (Extension also approved — 4,083 Kanal total)
Airport Green Garden holds both core and extension approval from RDA — a rare distinction that signals developer credibility and clean regulatory history. Its airport-adjacent location gives it long-term infrastructure upside as the New Islamabad International Airport catchment continues to expand.
Best for: Investors targeting the airport belt premium.
Developer: Silver City Management Location: Rawalpindi RDA Status: Approved (261 Kanal)
Silver City is a compact, fully approved society that prioritises resident amenities including parks, green spaces, and eco-friendly planning. It is a smaller scheme by area but holds a clean approval record.
Best for: Families prioritising green spaces and community living in a compact setting.
Developer: Zedem International Location: Taxila RDA Status: Both Approved — Faisal Hills (11,823 Kanal), Faisal Margalla City (3,671 Kanal)
These twin developments by Zedem International in Taxila represent the largest approved land footprints in the RDA list. Faisal Hills and Faisal Margalla City offer Islamabad-Rawalpindi investors a natural scenery play with Margalla Hills views and cooler climates.
Best for: Investors who want large-scheme scale at a Taxila location premium.
Before you transfer any booking amount or token, verify the society yourself:
Important: Third-party lists — including this one — are reference tools. The live RDA portal is the only legally authoritative source. NOC status can change after a court order, re-alignment, or revision. Always verify before paying. For more information visit the following guide on Milkiyat.com
Many buyers confuse these two terms:
NOC (No Objection Certificate): A preliminary clearance indicating no legal objection to the project at the current stage. It does not always mean full development permission has been granted.
LOP (Layout Plan Approval): The final and most comprehensive approval. Societies with LOP can legally proceed with development and plot sales to the general public. A society with only NOC and no LOP has not completed the full legal process.
Rule of thumb: Only invest in societies that hold full LOP approval. If an agent says "NOC is pending but coming soon," treat that as a risk, not a guarantee.
The following comprehensive directory represents residential projects explicitly flagged on the official RDA master database as illegal, unapproved, or under active enforcement inquiry. These projects lack valid central NOCs, face strict advertising bans from PEMRA, or have undergone structural demolition or shutdown actions:
To protect your investments from sudden layout updates or jurisdiction shifts, execute this 3-step digital audit before signing any real estate contract.
Takes ~2 mins
Avoid looking at third-party marketing PDFs that can quickly become outdated. Open your browser and navigate directly to the official regulatory portal at www.rda.gop.pk. Click on the 'Private Housing Schemes' tab located in the main download menu. RDA Approved Housing Societies List 2026: Illegal & Unapproved Schemes in Rawalpindi
Do not just look for the master name of the society. Search the database for the exact Phase, Block, and Sector you are buying into. Check the status column to see if it reads "Final Sanction Issued", "Town Planning Approved", or if it is flagged under "Extension Under Process".
Before Token Payment
Under current Punjab real estate guidelines, standard plot allocation files are no longer accepted as single proof of secure legal ownership. Request the developer or agent to provide the green Property Certificate, which serves as the final, recognized legal proof of ownership across all housing schemes in the region.
Investing in an unapproved scheme means your plot boundaries, street locations, and sector layouts can legally change or be reduced during the RDA's final evaluation. Furthermore, development work can be halted by enforcement teams at any time.
Yes. Several housing projects (like Kingdom Valley or Forest Town) hold specific preliminary approvals from the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA). However, if their physical land falls within the local master grid boundaries controlled by Rawalpindi, they must clear final zoning and layout validations under central RDA rules. For more information about difference between RDA VS PHATA, visit the following guide on Milkiyat.com.
CDA governs Islamabad, while RDA governs Rawalpindi. Housing societies are approved by the authority whose jurisdiction the land falls under. “For a detailed understanding of the jurisdictional differences between CDA and RDA, refer to the comprehensive guide.
The RDA frequently updates block-specific public notices. For instance, while parts of Taj Residencia are approved, the authority has explicitly declared its Lotus, Cosmos, and Blue Bell blocks illegal. Always check the official portal's latest warning announcements.
Expert Verification Tip: For a direct visual walkthrough showing how to navigate the raw layout records online and instantly detect hidden unapproved extensions, see this visual breakdown of RDA's Online Portal to Verify Housing Societies. Checking this live data structure ensures your capital stays protected from fluctuating real estate listings.
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Real Estate Analyst
Updated 24 min read
Twin Cities requires strict legal due diligence. With hundreds of residential projects emerging along major sub-urban corridors like Chakri Road, Adyala Road, and the G.T. Road, verifying the regulatory status of a project is the single most effective way to protect your capital from fraudulent setups. The central governing authority responsible for monitoring, planning, and regulating these residential developments within the Rawalpindi district is the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA).
Established in May 1989 under the Punjab Development of Cities Act, the RDA is the principal autonomous governing body responsible for urban planning, municipal services, and infrastructural zoning in Rawalpindi.
Its regulatory jurisdiction spans the entire Rawalpindi city area and 64 surrounding Revenue Estates (covering roughly 311 square kilometers). It completely excludes the geographic areas managed independently by the Rawalpindi and Chaklala Cantonment Boards.
For any private real estate developer looking to launch a residential, commercial, or mixed-use project within Rawalpindi’s boundaries, the RDA acts as the final legal gatekeeper. The authority is explicitly mandated to:
To protect public investments and curb urban sprawling, the RDA categorizes housing schemes into three distinct legal brackets:
These represent the gold standard for secure property investments. An approved society has successfully cleared land title verification, finalized its spatial master layout plan (LOP), met all infrastructural parameters, and been granted a formal NOC.
Investor Takeaway: Approved societies are legally permitted to run marketing campaigns, execute on-site bookings, issue official transfer files, and carry out heavy on-site machinery development.
These projects exist in a risky regulatory limbo. Frequently, developers of unapproved societies have submitted their initial paperwork, technical planning permissions, or initial land records to the RDA, but the final processing remains legally incomplete.
Investor Takeaway: Until all technical, environmental, and legal evaluations are fully cleared, these societies do not possess a valid NOC. Investing here carries a higher risk, as the final layout plan or physical plot allocations may change during assessment.
Illegal schemes operate completely outside the provincial legal framework. These projects have either never applied for permissions, had their applications explicitly rejected/canceled by the RDA due to zoning violations, or are operating entirely on paper without holding physical land possession.
Investor Takeaway: The RDA frequently conducts grand enforcement operations against these schemes—sealing booking offices, demolishing main gates, and freezing marketing. Investing in an illegal society carries a massive risk of total capital loss.
The table below is compiled from the official RDA private housing schemes portal and verified third-party sources. Land areas are in Kanal as recorded by RDA.
| # | Society Name | Status | City/Area | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport Green Garden | Approved | Rawalpindi | 4,083 Kanal |
| 2 | Al-Haram City Phase-I | Approved | Rawalpindi | 759 Kanal |
| 3 | Al-Shifa Cooperative Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 206 Kanal |
| 4 | Army Welfare Housing Scheme (Defence-I) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 6,826 Kanal |
| 5 | Bahria Golf City | Approved | Murree | 3,042 Kanal |
| 6 | Bahria Paradise | Approved | Rawalpindi |
Note: Approval status can change. Always cross-check the above at rda.gop.pk before making any payment.
Developer: Future Development Holdings (FDHL) & Habib Rafiq Limited (HRL) Location: Chakri Road, near New Islamabad International Airport, M-2 Motorway RDA-Approved Land: 7,376 Kanal (additional 17,602 Kanal in final approval stage) Plot Sizes: 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal (residential & commercial)
Pakistan's first smart city and ranked 4th in Asia, Capital Smart City is a joint venture between FDHL and HRL — the same group that built DHA and Bahria Town. Located directly on Chakri Road with its own M-2 interchange, it is one of the most accessible housing societies near Islamabad International Airport.
The master plan, designed by Singapore-based Surbana Jurong, spans themed districts including an Overseas Prime Block, Silicon Valley District, and sports precincts. With RDA approval confirmed on the official portal since 2019 and over 65,000 Kanal of planned coverage, this is one of the most credible large-scale investments in the twin cities corridor.
Best for: Overseas Pakistanis, long-term investors, end-users wanting smart infrastructure.
Developer: Zedem International Location: Main Rawalpindi–Islamabad Corridor RDA Status: Fully Approved Plot Sizes: 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal
Faisal Town is one of Rawalpindi's most established RDA-approved schemes. Phase II, developed by Zedem International, is located near the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) alignment, with Sector O nearing possession timelines in mid-2026. Both phases hold clean NOC status and have seen consistent capital appreciation of 25–35% over the past 18 months, largely driven by Ring Road development activity.
Faisal Town's strength is its track record — Phase I is largely developed with functional infrastructure, schools, and commercial centres. Phase II is the growth play.
Best for: Mid-budget investors, families seeking developed communities.
Developer: Bahria Town Pvt. Ltd. Location: Rawalpindi–Islamabad Motorway corridor RDA Status: Phase VIII — Fully Approved (5,954 Kanal); Safari Valley — Fully Approved (6,181 Kanal)
Bahria Town Rawalpindi remains the gold standard of private housing development in Pakistan. Phase VIII is one of the country's most developed gated communities, with functioning hospitals, shopping malls, mosques, schools, and wide commercial boulevards.
Safari Valley — technically within the Bahria Town Phase VIII footprint — is separately approved and offers a more premium residential environment with landscaped parks and elevated terrain. Note that Phases I, II, and III carry partial RDA approval; always verify the specific phase of any plot you are considering.
Best for: Families wanting immediate possession, end-users, conservative investors.
Developer: Sardar Group of Companies Location: Bhata Road, between Rawalpindi and Islamabad RDA Status: Approved (224 Kanal main + 1,907 Kanal Extension) Plot Sizes: 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 8 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal; also villas
Taj Residencia is a mid-tier to premium society with a clean approval history. Its extension — nearly 8x the size of the original project — gives it significant expansion headroom. Located on Bhata Road with dual access from both Rawalpindi and Islamabad, it offers competitive pricing relative to its twin-city positioning.
Villas and residential plots are available in different sizes, with instalment-based payment plans. The Sardar Group's track record adds a layer of developer credibility.
Best for: Mid-segment investors, families seeking good location at mid-range pricing.
Developer: GFS Builders & Developers Location: Islamabad Expressway (Zero Point–Rawalpindi axis) RDA Status: Approved (9,081 Kanal) Plot Sizes: 5 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal
Top City-1 holds one of the largest RDA-approved footprints in the region at over 9,000 Kanal. It is located directly on the Islamabad Expressway, ensuring exceptional access from both cities. The society features a modern master plan with commercial zones, schools, and green belts.
Its scale means different blocks are at varying stages of development — always confirm ground conditions for the specific block before investing.
Best for: Investors who want a large approved society with long-term upside on the Islamabad Expressway.
Developer: University Town Management Location: Rawalpindi RDA Status: Approved (3,454 Kanal)
University Town is one of Rawalpindi's older approved societies with an established residential footprint. Its relatively smaller plot sizes and proximity to education institutions make it popular with families and professionals working in the education sector.
Best for: End-users wanting an established, fully functional society.
Developer: Mumtaz City Management Location: Near Islamabad–Rawalpindi boundary RDA Status: Approved (3,328 Kanal)
Mumtaz City is located in a strategic zone between the two cities, benefiting from proximity to the Capital Smart City and Qurtaba City corridor. Approved under RDA with a substantial 3,328-Kanal footprint, it offers competitive plot pricing for investors who want twin-city adjacency without the premium price tag.
Best for: Investors looking for mid-tier approved options on the M-2 corridor.
Developer: Al Qurtaba Housing Location: R-7 Road (Ring Road), Rawalpindi RDA Status: Approved (3,444 Kanal)
Qurtaba City is an RDA-approved scheme on the R-7 route, positioned to benefit from the Rawalpindi Ring Road project. With a focus on affordable to mid-tier housing and an Islamic lifestyle concept, it has attracted interest from end-users across the twin cities.
Best for: Buyers looking for affordable plots on the Ring Road corridor.
Developer: RMRSCO (Pvt.) Ltd. & NESPAK (Pvt.) Ltd. Location: Adiala Road, adjacent to Bahria Town Phase 8 & Rawalpindi Ring Road RDA Status: NOC Approved; LOP from PHATA (Reg. No. DG/PHATA/W-1/PHS/84/2023) Approved Area: 10,000 Kanal
RUDN Enclave is co-developed by RMRSCO and the nationally renowned NESPAK. Its official NOC has been issued by RDA. The Executive Block reached possession handover in January 2026 — a landmark transition from file trading to live development. Balloting for members who cleared 95–100% of dues was completed in 2024.
Capital appreciation in the Executive Block surged 30–40% over 12 months following Ring Road construction progress. At 0 km from the Ring Road interchange, RUDN Enclave is arguably one of the biggest structural beneficiaries of the RRR project.
Best for: Mid-budget investors with a 2–3 year horizon, Ring Road play.
Developer: Airport Green Garden Pvt. Ltd. Location: Rawalpindi, near Islamabad Airport belt RDA Status: Approved (Extension also approved — 4,083 Kanal total)
Airport Green Garden holds both core and extension approval from RDA — a rare distinction that signals developer credibility and clean regulatory history. Its airport-adjacent location gives it long-term infrastructure upside as the New Islamabad International Airport catchment continues to expand.
Best for: Investors targeting the airport belt premium.
Developer: Silver City Management Location: Rawalpindi RDA Status: Approved (261 Kanal)
Silver City is a compact, fully approved society that prioritises resident amenities including parks, green spaces, and eco-friendly planning. It is a smaller scheme by area but holds a clean approval record.
Best for: Families prioritising green spaces and community living in a compact setting.
Developer: Zedem International Location: Taxila RDA Status: Both Approved — Faisal Hills (11,823 Kanal), Faisal Margalla City (3,671 Kanal)
These twin developments by Zedem International in Taxila represent the largest approved land footprints in the RDA list. Faisal Hills and Faisal Margalla City offer Islamabad-Rawalpindi investors a natural scenery play with Margalla Hills views and cooler climates.
Best for: Investors who want large-scheme scale at a Taxila location premium.
Before you transfer any booking amount or token, verify the society yourself:
Important: Third-party lists — including this one — are reference tools. The live RDA portal is the only legally authoritative source. NOC status can change after a court order, re-alignment, or revision. Always verify before paying. For more information visit the following guide on Milkiyat.com
Many buyers confuse these two terms:
NOC (No Objection Certificate): A preliminary clearance indicating no legal objection to the project at the current stage. It does not always mean full development permission has been granted.
LOP (Layout Plan Approval): The final and most comprehensive approval. Societies with LOP can legally proceed with development and plot sales to the general public. A society with only NOC and no LOP has not completed the full legal process.
Rule of thumb: Only invest in societies that hold full LOP approval. If an agent says "NOC is pending but coming soon," treat that as a risk, not a guarantee.
The following comprehensive directory represents residential projects explicitly flagged on the official RDA master database as illegal, unapproved, or under active enforcement inquiry. These projects lack valid central NOCs, face strict advertising bans from PEMRA, or have undergone structural demolition or shutdown actions:
To protect your investments from sudden layout updates or jurisdiction shifts, execute this 3-step digital audit before signing any real estate contract.
Takes ~2 mins
Avoid looking at third-party marketing PDFs that can quickly become outdated. Open your browser and navigate directly to the official regulatory portal at www.rda.gop.pk. Click on the 'Private Housing Schemes' tab located in the main download menu. RDA Approved Housing Societies List 2026: Illegal & Unapproved Schemes in Rawalpindi
Do not just look for the master name of the society. Search the database for the exact Phase, Block, and Sector you are buying into. Check the status column to see if it reads "Final Sanction Issued", "Town Planning Approved", or if it is flagged under "Extension Under Process".
Before Token Payment
Under current Punjab real estate guidelines, standard plot allocation files are no longer accepted as single proof of secure legal ownership. Request the developer or agent to provide the green Property Certificate, which serves as the final, recognized legal proof of ownership across all housing schemes in the region.
Investing in an unapproved scheme means your plot boundaries, street locations, and sector layouts can legally change or be reduced during the RDA's final evaluation. Furthermore, development work can be halted by enforcement teams at any time.
Yes. Several housing projects (like Kingdom Valley or Forest Town) hold specific preliminary approvals from the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA). However, if their physical land falls within the local master grid boundaries controlled by Rawalpindi, they must clear final zoning and layout validations under central RDA rules. For more information about difference between RDA VS PHATA, visit the following guide on Milkiyat.com.
CDA governs Islamabad, while RDA governs Rawalpindi. Housing societies are approved by the authority whose jurisdiction the land falls under. “For a detailed understanding of the jurisdictional differences between CDA and RDA, refer to the comprehensive guide.
The RDA frequently updates block-specific public notices. For instance, while parts of Taj Residencia are approved, the authority has explicitly declared its Lotus, Cosmos, and Blue Bell blocks illegal. Always check the official portal's latest warning announcements.
Expert Verification Tip: For a direct visual walkthrough showing how to navigate the raw layout records online and instantly detect hidden unapproved extensions, see this visual breakdown of RDA's Online Portal to Verify Housing Societies. Checking this live data structure ensures your capital stays protected from fluctuating real estate listings.
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| 164 Kanal |
| 7 | Bahria Town Phase VIII | Approved | Rawalpindi | 5,954 Kanal |
| 8 | Bahria Town Phase I, II & III | Partial Approval | Rawalpindi | 2,368 Kanal |
| 9 | Banker City | Conditional | Rawalpindi | 152 Kanal |
| 10 | Bostan Avenue Housing Project | Approved | Rawalpindi | 312 Kanal |
| 11 | Capital Smart City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 7,376 Kanal |
| 12 | CBR Cooperative Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,127 Kanal |
| 13 | Clifton Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 700 Kanal |
| 14 | Commoner Sky Gardens | Approved | Murree | 3,100 Kanal |
| 15 | Doctor's Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 387 Kanal |
| 16 | Dream Valley Housing Scheme | Approved | Murree | 716 Kanal |
| 17 | Eastridge Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 391 Kanal |
| 18 | Elite Reverie Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 4,839 Kanal |
| 19 | Engineers Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Taxila | — |
| 20 | Faisal Hills | Approved | Taxila | 11,823 Kanal |
| 21 | Faisal Margalla City | Approved | Taxila | 3,671 Kanal |
| 22 | Faisal Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 4,735 Kanal |
| 23 | Federation of Railway Employees Cooperative Housing | Approved | Rawalpindi | 183 Kanal |
| 24 | Fizaia Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 461 Kanal |
| 25 | Foreign Office Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,890 Kanal |
| 26 | Gandhara City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 393 Kanal |
| 27 | Garden Villas | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,342 Kanal |
| 28 | Golden Jubilee Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 291 Kanal |
| 29 | Gulshan-e-Abad Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 2,500 Kanal |
| 30 | Gulshan-e-Sehat | Approved | Taxila | — |
| 31 | Judicial Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 305 Kanal |
| 32 | Kehkashan Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 405 Kanal |
| 33 | Khudadad City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,350 Kanal |
| 34 | Kohistan Enclave | Approved | Taxila | 599 Kanal |
| 35 | Kohsar View Housing Project | Approved | Rawalpindi | 600 Kanal |
| 36 | Lake Vista Residential (Rawal City) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 160 Kanal |
| 37 | Lawyers Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 591 Kanal |
| 38 | Manzar-e-Kohsar | Approved | Rawalpindi | 730 Kanal |
| 39 | Marble Arch | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,278 Kanal |
| 40 | Multi Garden House | Approved | Taxila | 19,263 Kanal |
| 41 | Mumtaz City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,328 Kanal |
| 42 | Municipal Corporation Cooperative Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 756 Kanal |
| 43 | PAEC Cooperative Housing Society (Murree) | Approved | Murree | 8,000 Kanal |
| 44 | PAEC Cooperative Housing Society (Rawalpindi) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 890 Kanal |
| 45 | Pakistan Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,576 Kanal |
| 46 | Pakistan Government Employees Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 330 Kanal |
| 47 | PARC Cooperative Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 591 Kanal |
| 48 | PIA Officers Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,212 Kanal |
| 49 | Qurtaba City (Madinat Ul Islam) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,444 Kanal |
| 50 | Rabia Bangalows | Approved | Rawalpindi | 52 Kanal |
| 51 | Rabia Residency | Approved | Rawalpindi | 314 Kanal |
| 52 | Rawalpindi Railway Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 357 Kanal |
| 53 | Rehbar Colony | Approved | Rawalpindi | 175 Kanal |
| 54 | Revenue Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,518 Kanal |
| 55 | RUDN Enclave | NOC Approved | Rawalpindi | 10,000 Kanal |
| 56 | Safari Enclave-II | Approved | Rawalpindi | 92 Kanal |
| 57 | Safari Valley (Bahria Town Ph-VIII) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 6,181 Kanal |
| 58 | Safari Villas-I | Approved | Rawalpindi | 562 Kanal |
| 59 | Safari Villas-II | Approved | Rawalpindi | 310 Kanal |
| 60 | Sanober City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 407 Kanal |
| 61 | Shalimar Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 915 Kanal |
| 62 | Silver City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 261 Kanal |
| 63 | T&T Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 367 Kanal |
| 64 | Taj Residencia | Approved | Rawalpindi | 224 Kanal |
| 65 | Taj Residencia Extension | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,907 Kanal |
| 66 | Tarnol Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,828 Kanal |
| 67 | The Organic Farms | Approved | Rawalpindi | — |
| 68 | Top City-I | Approved | Rawalpindi | 9,081 Kanal |
| 69 | University Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,454 Kanal |
| 70 | Up-Country Enclosure Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 2,014 Kanal |
| 71 | Veterans Cooperative Housing Scheme | Approved | Taxila | 974 Kanal |
| 72 | Work No Words Cooperative Housing Society (Gulshan-e-Fatima) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 279 Kanal |
| 164 Kanal |
| 7 | Bahria Town Phase VIII | Approved | Rawalpindi | 5,954 Kanal |
| 8 | Bahria Town Phase I, II & III | Partial Approval | Rawalpindi | 2,368 Kanal |
| 9 | Banker City | Conditional | Rawalpindi | 152 Kanal |
| 10 | Bostan Avenue Housing Project | Approved | Rawalpindi | 312 Kanal |
| 11 | Capital Smart City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 7,376 Kanal |
| 12 | CBR Cooperative Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,127 Kanal |
| 13 | Clifton Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 700 Kanal |
| 14 | Commoner Sky Gardens | Approved | Murree | 3,100 Kanal |
| 15 | Doctor's Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 387 Kanal |
| 16 | Dream Valley Housing Scheme | Approved | Murree | 716 Kanal |
| 17 | Eastridge Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 391 Kanal |
| 18 | Elite Reverie Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 4,839 Kanal |
| 19 | Engineers Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Taxila | — |
| 20 | Faisal Hills | Approved | Taxila | 11,823 Kanal |
| 21 | Faisal Margalla City | Approved | Taxila | 3,671 Kanal |
| 22 | Faisal Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 4,735 Kanal |
| 23 | Federation of Railway Employees Cooperative Housing | Approved | Rawalpindi | 183 Kanal |
| 24 | Fizaia Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 461 Kanal |
| 25 | Foreign Office Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,890 Kanal |
| 26 | Gandhara City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 393 Kanal |
| 27 | Garden Villas | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,342 Kanal |
| 28 | Golden Jubilee Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 291 Kanal |
| 29 | Gulshan-e-Abad Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 2,500 Kanal |
| 30 | Gulshan-e-Sehat | Approved | Taxila | — |
| 31 | Judicial Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 305 Kanal |
| 32 | Kehkashan Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 405 Kanal |
| 33 | Khudadad City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,350 Kanal |
| 34 | Kohistan Enclave | Approved | Taxila | 599 Kanal |
| 35 | Kohsar View Housing Project | Approved | Rawalpindi | 600 Kanal |
| 36 | Lake Vista Residential (Rawal City) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 160 Kanal |
| 37 | Lawyers Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 591 Kanal |
| 38 | Manzar-e-Kohsar | Approved | Rawalpindi | 730 Kanal |
| 39 | Marble Arch | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,278 Kanal |
| 40 | Multi Garden House | Approved | Taxila | 19,263 Kanal |
| 41 | Mumtaz City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,328 Kanal |
| 42 | Municipal Corporation Cooperative Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 756 Kanal |
| 43 | PAEC Cooperative Housing Society (Murree) | Approved | Murree | 8,000 Kanal |
| 44 | PAEC Cooperative Housing Society (Rawalpindi) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 890 Kanal |
| 45 | Pakistan Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,576 Kanal |
| 46 | Pakistan Government Employees Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 330 Kanal |
| 47 | PARC Cooperative Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 591 Kanal |
| 48 | PIA Officers Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,212 Kanal |
| 49 | Qurtaba City (Madinat Ul Islam) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,444 Kanal |
| 50 | Rabia Bangalows | Approved | Rawalpindi | 52 Kanal |
| 51 | Rabia Residency | Approved | Rawalpindi | 314 Kanal |
| 52 | Rawalpindi Railway Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 357 Kanal |
| 53 | Rehbar Colony | Approved | Rawalpindi | 175 Kanal |
| 54 | Revenue Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,518 Kanal |
| 55 | RUDN Enclave | NOC Approved | Rawalpindi | 10,000 Kanal |
| 56 | Safari Enclave-II | Approved | Rawalpindi | 92 Kanal |
| 57 | Safari Valley (Bahria Town Ph-VIII) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 6,181 Kanal |
| 58 | Safari Villas-I | Approved | Rawalpindi | 562 Kanal |
| 59 | Safari Villas-II | Approved | Rawalpindi | 310 Kanal |
| 60 | Sanober City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 407 Kanal |
| 61 | Shalimar Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 915 Kanal |
| 62 | Silver City | Approved | Rawalpindi | 261 Kanal |
| 63 | T&T Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 367 Kanal |
| 64 | Taj Residencia | Approved | Rawalpindi | 224 Kanal |
| 65 | Taj Residencia Extension | Approved | Rawalpindi | 1,907 Kanal |
| 66 | Tarnol Housing Scheme | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,828 Kanal |
| 67 | The Organic Farms | Approved | Rawalpindi | — |
| 68 | Top City-I | Approved | Rawalpindi | 9,081 Kanal |
| 69 | University Town | Approved | Rawalpindi | 3,454 Kanal |
| 70 | Up-Country Enclosure Housing Society | Approved | Rawalpindi | 2,014 Kanal |
| 71 | Veterans Cooperative Housing Scheme | Approved | Taxila | 974 Kanal |
| 72 | Work No Words Cooperative Housing Society (Gulshan-e-Fatima) | Approved | Rawalpindi | 279 Kanal |
