# DHA Bahawalpur review: legal status, sectors with possession and plot prices

URL: https://which.pk/property/bahawalpur/dha-bahawalpur/
Author: Ahtisham
Updated: 25 Oct 2026

## Summary

DHA Bahawalpur is a chapter of DHA Lahore: its 2020 regulations are made under Chief Executive's Order No. 26 of 2002. Sectors A and B got possession in 2020, C in 2021, D and N in July 2025 and F in August 2025. On Zameen, the average 5 marla plot was Rs 16.65 lakh in August 2026, about the same as in 2016, while 10 marla rose 34% in two years to Rs 41.5 lakh. Development charges add Rs 14 to 20 lakh.

DHA Bahawalpur is not a separate authority: its own regulations make it a **chapter of DHA Lahore**, under Chief Executive's Order No. 26 of 2002. Six sectors have possession as of October 2026: A, B, C, D, F and N. Prices are the weak point for small plots: on Zameen, the average 5 marla plot was **Rs 16.65 lakh** in August 2026, about where it was in 2016.

## Is DHA Bahawalpur legal, and is it part of DHA Lahore?

Yes, it works under DHA Lahore's law. DHA Bahawalpur's Construction & Development Regulations 2020 are made under Article 23 of **Chief Executive's Order No. 26 of 2002**, which reconstituted DHA Lahore and was published in the Gazette of Pakistan on 19 September 2002.

The regulations refer to the "expansion of DHA Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, and Bahawalpur chapters" and cover DHA Bahawalpur's "Specified as well as Notified Area". DHA's FAQ says it is "a project working under supervision of GHQ". Some dealer sites mention a "DHA Bahawalpur Act", but we found no such law, and no separate gazette notice of its area.

DHA says it was set up in 2015, its master plan was approved in 2016 for 25,000 kanals, and it has since grown to **40,000 kanals**.

## Which DHA Bahawalpur sectors have possession?

Possession means handing over a developed plot you can build on.

| Sector | Possession (date we could check) |
|---|---|
| A and B | From 30 September 2020 |
| C (10 marla) | Announced 1 October 2021 |
| D and N | From 15 July 2025 |
| F | From 18 August 2025 |

Villas came earlier: 6 marla villa owners got possession on 14 August 2020 and 9 marla villas on 30 September 2020. DHA's site also has maps for Sectors E, G, H, J, M, P, Q and S, Orchard Enclave and Defence Gardenia, but we found no possession notice for them as of October 2026.

DHA held its 4th location ballot in August 2025 for 5, 8 and 10 marla and 1 kanal residential files, and 2 to 8 marla commercial files. A location ballot gives a file holder a plot number. As of October 2026, DHA is selling Defence Gardenia villas on a 36-month plan, with possession promised in 18 months to 2 years.

## What are DHA Bahawalpur plot prices?

DHA doesn't publish resale prices, so we use Zameen's listing index. It averages asking prices across all sectors, so a change in which sectors are listed moves the number.

| Plot | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 marla | Rs 15.41 lakh | Rs 14.24 lakh | Rs 16.65 lakh |
| 10 marla | Rs 31.00 lakh | Rs 36.12 lakh | Rs 41.53 lakh |

That is about **Rs 3.3 lakh a marla** for 5 marla plots and Rs 4.2 lakh a marla for 10 marla plots in August 2026 (our calculation).

The 5 marla average was Rs 16.63 lakh in July 2016 and peaked at Rs 22.33 lakh in February 2023. It rose 8% between August 2024 and August 2026.

The 10 marla average was Rs 21.27 lakh in July 2015 and rose 34% in the last two years.

DHA's own sale price is a useful check. In March 2019, DHA sold 5 marla plots for **Rs 16 lakh** (Rs 1 lakh down and 12 quarterly instalments of Rs 1.25 lakh), not counting development charges. Today's 5 marla listing average is about the same, before counting development charges.

## What are DHA Bahawalpur development charges?

Development charges pay for roads, sewerage and utilities and come on top of the plot price. DHA's schedules for plots in its 2nd location ballot of 14 July 2023:

- **5 marla, Sector E:** Rs 14 lakh, in 12 quarterly instalments to 30 June 2026.
- **10 marla, Sectors C, E and F:** Rs 20 lakh, in 12 quarterly instalments to 30 June 2026.

DHA publishes other schedules for Sectors A, B, F, H, J, N, Q and S on its downloads page. To encourage building, DHA offered a 100% development charges waiver in Sectors D, F and N for construction completed within 12 months, announced in July 2025. Its sixth construction incentive runs from 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2027; we couldn't read its full terms.

**Unpaid dues cost 18% a year:** DHA's FAQ puts the late payment surcharge at 18% a year on outstanding dues. DHA offered surcharge waivers several times in 2025, but don't count on another. Ask DHA for a dues statement before you buy a file or plot.

## What is the DHA Bahawalpur transfer fee?

DHA's FY 2024-25 schedule lists the transfer fee as **Rs 12,500** for 5 marla, Rs 25,000 for 10 marla and Rs 50,000 for 1 kanal. With the Rs 40,000 membership fee and a Rs 350 form, DHA's own charges total Rs 52,850 for 5 marla, Rs 65,350 for 10 marla and Rs 90,350 for 1 kanal.

Government taxes come on top: 1% stamp duty and 1% committee tax for the buyer, plus advance tax for buyer and seller. Our guide to [tax on property sales](/property/guides/tax-on-property-sale-pakistan/) explains those.

## Does DHA Bahawalpur have gas, electricity and water?

- **Gas:** DHA said in July 2025 that the SNGPL network in Sectors D, F and N was complete.
- **Electricity:** electric works in D, F and N were still under way in July 2025. A 132kV grid station is a DHA project, with its foundation stone laid in October 2024.
- **Water:** we found only an undated DHA FAQ saying water, sewerage, electricity and gas for Sectors A, B and C are "under process".

Ask DHA in writing about utilities for your sector.

## Has DHA Bahawalpur delivered?

DHA reported on 17 October 2026 that **950 buildings** were complete and 709 under construction in DHA Bahawalpur. It has handed over six sectors since 2020. Zameen showed **662 plots for sale** on 25 October 2026.

## Where is DHA Bahawalpur?

DHA Bahawalpur is in the south-east of the city, near the airport. Measured on OpenStreetMap, its Jinnah Gate entrance is about 3.8 km in a straight line from Bahawalpur Airport, 5.7 km from Farid Gate and 7.2 km from Bahawalpur railway station.

Compare it with the other DHA Lahore chapters: [DHA Lahore](/property/lahore/dha-lahore/), [DHA Multan](/property/multan/dha-multan/) and [DHA Gujranwala](/property/gujranwala/dha-gujranwala/).

More guides: [DHA Quetta review](/property/quetta/dha-quetta/), [DHA Peshawar review](/property/peshawar/dha-peshawar/), [buying property as an overseas Pakistani](/property/guides/overseas-pakistani-property/) and [how we score societies](/methodology/).

## DHA Bahawalpur: facts and scorecard

- Approval: DHA approved
- 5 marla plot: Rs 16.65 lakh
- Possession: Partly given
- Our score: 5.3/10

- Legal status: 7/10 (A chapter of DHA Lahore under Order No. 26 of 2002, per its 2020 regulations; no separate gazette of the Bahawalpur area found.)
- Possession & development: 6/10 (Six sectors with possession from 2020 to 2025 (A, B, C, D, F, N); no notice found for E, H, J, Q or S.)
- Price & appreciation: 3/10 (Zameen's 5 marla average (Rs 16.65 lakh, Aug 2026) is near its 2016 level; 10 marla rose 34% in two years to Rs 41.5 lakh.)
- Utilities: 5/10 (SNGPL gas network done in D, F and N (July 2025) and a 132kV grid station under way; status in A, B and C undated.)
- Developer track record: 6/10 (DHA reported 950 buildings completed and 709 under construction in October 2026, and has handed over six sectors.)
- Location: 5/10 (Jinnah Gate is about 3.8 km in a straight line from the airport and 5.7 km from Farid Gate in the city.)
- Resale liquidity: 5/10 (662 plots listed on Zameen on 25 Oct 2026.)

**Suits:** Bahawalpur families who want to build in a sector with possession and can use DHA's construction waivers.

**Avoid if:** You want price gains on a 5 marla plot, or you are buying a plot in a sector without possession.

**Main risks:** Development charges (Rs 14 lakh for 5 marla, Rs 20 lakh for 10 marla in the 2023 schedule) come on top of the plot price. 5 marla listing prices are no higher than in 2016. Late payment surcharge is 18% a year on outstanding dues. Gas, power and water dates for older sectors aren't published.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHA Bahawalpur a chapter of DHA Lahore?

Yes. DHA Bahawalpur's Construction & Development Regulations 2020 are made under Chief Executive's Order No. 26 of 2002, DHA Lahore's law, and refer to the Bahawalpur chapter. We found no separate DHA Bahawalpur Act.

### Does Sector C of DHA Bahawalpur have possession?

Yes. DHA announced possession of 10 marla residential plots in Sector C on 1 October 2021.

### Does Sector N of DHA Bahawalpur have possession?

Yes. DHA opened possession in Sectors D and N from 15 July 2025, and said the SNGPL gas network there was complete. Sector F followed on 18 August 2025.

### What is the 1 marla price in DHA Bahawalpur?

Zameen's averages in August 2026 work out to about Rs 3.3 lakh a marla for 5 marla plots and Rs 4.2 lakh a marla for 10 marla plots. Development charges are extra.

### What are DHA Bahawalpur development charges?

For plots balloted in July 2023, DHA's schedules list Rs 14 lakh for a 5 marla plot in Sector E and Rs 20 lakh for 10 marla in Sectors C, E and F, in 12 quarterly instalments.

## Sources

- [DHA Construction & Development Regulations 2020 (DHA Bahawalpur)](https://app.dhabahawalpur.com/public/storage/media/media_2636_section_data_file/DHA%20construction%20development%20regulations%20%202020), DHA Bahawalpur (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [DHA Bahawalpur History](https://app.dhabahawalpur.com/public/api/section/history), DHA Bahawalpur (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [DHA Bahawalpur announcements, FAQs and sector maps](https://app.dhabahawalpur.com/public/api/page/home), DHA Bahawalpur (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- [Transfer fee charges of DHA Bahawalpur (FY 2024-25)](https://app.dhabahawalpur.com/public/storage/media_folders/4058/media/file_0/TransferFeeScheduleFY20242025.pdf), DHA Bahawalpur (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
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