# DHA 9 Town vs DHA 9 Prism: possession, plot sizes and prices URL: https://which.pk/property/compare/dha-9-town-vs-prism/ Author: Ahtisham Imtiaz Updated: 7 Oct 2026 ## Summary DHA 9 Town and DHA 9 Prism are both DHA Lahore Phase IX, with the same legal standing. 9 Town is mostly 5 marla, next to Phase 6, and has had possession since 2015; a 5 marla plot averaged about Rs 1.32 crore in asking prices in September 2026. Prism is mostly 1 kanal, on the Ring Road, and has opened possession sector by sector since May 2022, years later than promised; its 5 marla average was about Rs 92.3 lakh. Neither has confirmed gas. ## Key facts - 5 marla, 9 Town: Rs 1.32 crore - 5 marla, Prism: Rs 92.3 lakh - Possession since: 2015 vs 2022 - Plots listed for sale: 924 vs 3,517 Both are DHA Lahore Phase IX, with the same legal standing; the difference is **what you buy and when you can build**. **9 Town** is mostly 5 marla, next to Phase 6, with possession since **2015**; a 5 marla plot averaged about **Rs 1.32 crore** in September 2026. **Prism** is mostly 1 kanal, on the Ring Road, with possession rolling out since **May 2022**; its 5 marla average was about **Rs 92.3 lakh**. The table above compares both on our [seven criteria](/methodology/). ## Legal status Both fall under DHA Lahore, a statutory authority under Order No. 26 of 2002 that approves its own plans, so LDA approval doesn't apply. We found no land dispute specific to 9 Town. For Prism, Zameen read an unofficial map in 2015 as showing village pockets inside the boundary that DHA hadn't acquired; we found no court case or later report on them. Our [DHA Lahore review](/property/lahore/dha-lahore/) covers DHA's legal basis. ## Possession: the main difference **9 Town:** possession in Blocks A to D since **July 2015** (6,658 residential plots, as Zameen reported citing DHA) and Block E since **15 May 2023**. DHA's later notices are small top-ups. **Prism:** balloted in May 2015, with DHA promising in 2016 to finish development in four years. The first possession came on **13 May 2022** (Sectors Q and R, 3,130 plots), and DHA has opened sectors one by one since, most recently **Sector N on 22 September 2026**. We found **no notice for Sectors B, C or K**. Possession goes by plot number, so a plot in an "open" sector may still not have it. Check yours on [DHA's possession page](https://dhalahore.org/possession/). ## Prices From June 2021 to September 2026, 9 Town's average 5 marla asking price rose **80%** and Prism's **74%**. Both dipped first: 9 Town from its 2022-23 peak to about Rs 97 lakh in December 2024, and Prism by about 17% from mid-2023 to late 2024. Both reached records in September 2026. For 10 marla, 9 Town averaged about **Rs 2.33 crore** and Prism about **Rs 1.62 crore**. Most Prism plots are 1 kanal, which averaged about **Rs 2.78 crore** in September 2026. 9 Town has few 1 kanal plots, and Zameen's 1 kanal figure for it isn't reliable, so we don't compare them. ## Utilities Neither is well documented. For 9 Town, Zameen's undated guide reports a grid station in Block A, and houses are built and rented, which means power is there. For Prism, underground electricity and a dual water supply were promised in 2016, and we found no confirmation of either. Neither phase has an SNGPL source on gas. ## Location 9 Town sits next to DHA Phase 6, with access from Bedian Road and Askari XI, about **13 km by road from the airport**. Prism is south of it, with the **Ring Road on its western edge**, which makes it quicker to reach the west of the city: about 23 km to Thokar Niaz Baig, against about 28 km from 9 Town. The map pin for Prism is its Ring Road interchange, not its centre. ## Resale Prism has the bigger market: **3,517 plots** listed on Zameen on 7 October 2026, against **924** in 9 Town. That's more choice for buyers, and more competition for sellers. Both use DHA's transfer process, at Rs 10,000 per marla. ## Who should choose which? - **DHA 9 Town:** buyers who want a 5 marla plot in a built-up DHA phase near Phase 6, ready to build on. - **DHA 9 Prism:** buyers who want a 1 kanal DHA plot for less, on the Ring Road, in a sector DHA has opened, and who can wait for services. For a cheaper DHA option further south-west, see our [DHA Rahbar review](/property/lahore/dha-rahbar/). Browse more [property comparisons](/property/compare/). ## DHA 9 Town: facts and scorecard - Approval: DHA approved - 5 marla plot: Rs 1.32 crore - Possession: Given - Our score: 6.7/10 - Legal status: 9/10 (DHA Lahore under its 2002 law; no land dispute specific to 9 Town found.) - Possession & development: 8/10 (Blocks A to D since 2015 and Block E since 2023, per DHA notices and Zameen.) - Price & appreciation: 7/10 (5 marla asking prices up 80% from Jun 2021 to a record in Sep 2026, after a dip in 2023-24.) - Utilities: 4/10 (Only an undated portal guide (grid station in Block A); gas and water unconfirmed.) - Developer track record: 6/10 (DHA delivers on its own land and publishes possession notices; partner projects elsewhere failed.) - Location: 7/10 (Next to DHA Phase 6, about 13 km by road from the airport; about 28 km from Thokar Niaz Baig.) - Resale liquidity: 6/10 (924 plots listed on Zameen (Oct 2026); mostly 5 marla.) ## DHA Phase 9 Prism: facts and scorecard - Approval: DHA approved - 5 marla plot: Rs 92.27 lakh - Possession: Partly given - Our score: 6.5/10 - Legal status: 8/10 (DHA Lahore under its 2002 law; a 2015 report of un-acquired village pockets inside the boundary, unconfirmed since.) - Possession & development: 6/10 (Possession opened sector by sector from 2022, years behind DHA's 2016 promise; no notice yet for Sectors B, C and K.) - Price & appreciation: 6/10 (5 marla asking prices up 74% from Jun 2021 to Sep 2026, after a 17% fall from mid-2023 to late 2024.) - Utilities: Not enough evidence yet (Only 2016 promises; no confirmation of gas, power or water in occupied sectors.) - Developer track record: 6/10 (DHA publishes dated possession notices, but missed its four-year completion promise by years here.) - Location: 6/10 (Ring Road frontage; about 23 km by road from Thokar Niaz Baig and a little further from the airport than 9 Town.) - Resale liquidity: 7/10 (3,517 plots listed on Zameen (Oct 2026), about four times 9 Town; mostly 1 kanal.) ## Questions people ask ### Which is better, DHA 9 Town or Prism? They score close on our criteria: 9 Town 6.7 and Prism 6.5 out of 10. 9 Town is built and closer to Phase 6 and the airport; Prism is cheaper per marla, mostly 1 kanal, and has a much bigger resale market. ### Does DHA Phase 9 Prism have possession? Partly. DHA opened possession sector by sector from 13 May 2022 (Sectors Q and R) to 22 September 2026 (Sector N). We found no possession notice for Sectors B, C or K. Check your plot number on DHA's possession page. ### How much is a 5 marla plot in DHA 9 Town? Zameen's asking-price index averaged about Rs 1.32 crore in September 2026, a record, after dipping to about Rs 97 lakh in December 2024. ### How much is a 5 marla plot in DHA 9 Prism? About Rs 92.3 lakh on Zameen's asking-price index in September 2026. Most Prism plots are 1 kanal, which averaged about Rs 2.78 crore. ### Where is DHA 9 Prism? In south-east Lahore, south of DHA 9 Town, with the Lahore Ring Road on its western edge and access from Bedian Road and Ferozepur Road. ## Sources - [Possession (opening notices)](https://dhalahore.org/possession/), DHA Lahore (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Opening of possession of plots in Sec Q & R, Prism Ph-9](https://dhalahore.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sec-Q-R-Ph-IX-Prism-13-05-2022.pdf), DHA Lahore (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Opening of possession of plots in Sec N, Ph-IX (Prism)](https://dhalahore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sec-N-Ph-9P-22092026.pdf), DHA Lahore (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Possession opening of plots in Sec-E, DHA Town, Ph-9](https://dhalahore.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sec-E-Ph-IX-Town-15-05-2023.pdf), DHA Lahore (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [DHA hands over possession in DHA Town Phase IX](https://www.zameen.com/news/dha-hands-over-possession-in-dha-town-phase-ix.html), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Prism 9's development work to be completed in 4 years](https://www.zameen.com/news/prism-9s-development-work-to-be-completed-in-4-years.html), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [See ballot results and official map of DHA Lahore Phase IX (Prism 9)](https://www.zameen.com/news/see-ballot-results-and-official-map-of-dha-lahore-phase-ix-prism-9.html), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [DHA Phase IX (Prism 9): what do we know so far](https://www.zameen.com/news/dha-phase-ix-prism-9-what-do-we-know-so-far.html), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [DHA 9 Town area guide](https://www.zameen.com/area-guides/lahore/dha-9-town-1452/), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Residential plot price index, DHA 9 Town, 5 marla](https://www.zameen.com/index/buy/residential_plots/lahore/dha-9-town-1452/5-marla/), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Residential plot price index, DHA Phase 9 Prism, 5 marla](https://www.zameen.com/index/buy/residential_plots/lahore/dha-phase-9-prism-8431/5-marla/), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Residential plot price index, DHA Phase 9 Prism, 1 kanal](https://www.zameen.com/index/buy/residential_plots/lahore/dha-phase-9-prism-8431/1-kanal/), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Plots for sale in DHA 9 Town, Lahore](https://www.zameen.com/Plots/Lahore_Defence__DHA__DHA_9_Town-1452-1.html), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [Plots for sale in DHA Phase 9 Prism, Lahore](https://www.zameen.com/Plots/Lahore_DHA_Defence_DHA_Phase_9_Prism-8431-1.html), Zameen.com (accessed 7 Oct 2026) - [DHA Construction & Development Regulations 2026](https://dhalahore.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Updated-DHA-Const-Dev-Byelaws-2026.pdf), DHA Lahore (accessed 7 Oct 2026)