# New Lahore City review: which phases are LDA approved, and which are illegal

URL: https://which.pk/property/lahore/new-lahore-city/
Author: Ahtisham
Updated: 17 Oct 2026

## Summary

New Lahore City, Zaitoon Group's scheme on Canal Bank Road, is only partly approved. LDA's list (17 October 2026) shows a 346.9-kanal scheme approved in 2023 and Phase II with only technical approval since 2018. Phase III and Phase IV, also sold as New Lahore City Ext and Phase-I Ext, are on LDA's illegal list, though the developer calls the whole scheme LDA approved. A 5 marla plot averaged Rs 33.5 lakh in August 2026, below its December 2022 peak.

New Lahore City is **only partly LDA approved**: LDA's own lists (17 Oct 2026) show a 346.9-kanal scheme approved in January 2023 and **Phase II with only technical approval** since July 2018. **Phase III and Phase IV** (also sold as "New Lahore City Ext" and "Phase-I Ext") are on LDA's **illegal list**, though the developer, Zaitoon Group, calls the whole scheme LDA approved. A 5 marla plot averaged **Rs 33.5 lakh** in August 2026.

## Is New Lahore City LDA approved or not?

Part of it. Here's the record, phase by phase:

| Phase | What LDA shows (17 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|
| "New Lahore City Housing Scheme" | Approved 3 Jan 2023: 346.9 kanals in Mouza Maraka, Sultanke and Khudpur; 264 residential and 34 commercial plots; no blocks named |
| Phase II | **Technical approval** 24 Jul 2018, final approval pending: 2,054.28 kanals in Mouza Sultankey; Royal, Pearl, Platinum and Premium Enclaves |
| Phase III | On LDA's **illegal list**: Mouza Sultankey, UBD Canal Road |
| Phase IV, "New Lahore City Ext", "Phase-I Ext" | On LDA's **illegal list**: Mouza Sultankey, Sundar-Raiwind Road |

LDA doesn't say which part of the society the 346.9-kanal entry covers. Technical approval is a step short of final approval, so Phase II buyers are relying on a process that has been open for eight years.

## Why does the developer say it's LDA approved?

Zaitoon's own website (October 2026) calls New Lahore City "an LDA-Approved Landmark Project" with "4 Master-planned phases". It also sells 5 marla Zaitoon Signature Homes "located in New Lahore City Phase III & II Extension", and Phase III is on LDA's illegal list.

A sales site, newlahorecity.com, sells **Prime Block** as part of "New Lahore City (Phase-IV)" and calls it "a fully LDA Approved society" (page updated August 2026). It carries Zaitoon's name and Phase II office address, but we couldn't confirm who runs it. When the developer and LDA disagree, we follow LDA.

**Before you pay a token:** Ask for the LDA approval letter that names your exact phase and enclave. Don't book in Phase III, Phase IV, "New Lahore City Ext" or "New Lahore City Phase-I Ext" while LDA lists them as illegal. That includes Prime Block, which its sales site places in Phase IV. Check the name with our [society approval check](/property/tools/society-approval-check/).

## Is New Lahore City a fraud?

We found no court case, NAB inquiry or news report of fraud naming New Lahore City or Zaitoon. The documented risk is approval: Zaitoon's website calls the whole scheme LDA approved, while LDA's lists (17 Oct 2026) put two of its four phases on the illegal list.

## Has possession been given?

In parts of the scheme, according to older reports. Zameen reported in July 2020 that Overseas and Pearl Enclaves had possession and families living there, and Premium and Royal Enclaves had possession in some blocks.

Zaitoon now claims more than **12,000 residents**. We found nothing independent on development in Phases III and IV.

## What does a plot cost in New Lahore City?

Zameen's average 5 marla asking price rose from Rs 25.9 lakh in May 2021 to a peak of **Rs 38.9 lakh** in December 2022, then fell to Rs 30.9 lakh by May 2025. It was **Rs 33.5 lakh** in August 2026, still below the peak. Prices differ sharply by phase:

| Phase | 5 marla average, Aug 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 2 | Rs 43.6 lakh | down from Rs 48.3 lakh (May 2024) |
| Phase 3 | Rs 28.9 lakh | down from Rs 34.8 lakh (May 2024) |
| Phase 4 | Rs 19.7 lakh | down 28% from Rs 27.5 lakh (Aug 2022) |

New blocks sold on instalments cost more. The newlahorecity.com sales site prices a 5 marla Prime Block plot at **Rs 45 lakh** (August 2026), the same price Zaitoon asked for 5 marla in its Smart Living block in October 2022. Zameen's average asking price for Phase 4 is less than half that.

A 10 marla plot averaged **Rs 63.9 lakh** in August 2026, below its April 2023 peak of Rs 71.9 lakh. Buyers also pay withholding tax, at [higher rates for non-filers](/business/guides/filer-vs-non-filer/).

## Gas, electricity and water

We can't score this. Zameen's 2020 article said water, sewerage, gas connections and electric cables had been laid, but that's a portal article, not a utility company. We found no SNGPL, LESCO or WASA source.

## Who is behind it?

**Zaitoon Group**, which says it was founded in 1985 and also built Zaitoon City on Canal Road. Its corporate office is on the Main Boulevard of New Lahore City Phase II. In its favour, Zameen reported families living in parts of Phase II in 2020. Against it:

- Phase II has waited for final LDA approval since July 2018
- it sells homes in Phase III, which LDA lists as illegal
- it calls the whole scheme "LDA-Approved" when LDA's lists don't support that

## How easy is it to resell?

Zameen listed **626 plots** for sale in New Lahore City on 17 October 2026: 222 in Phase 2, 176 in Phase 3 and 68 in Phase 4. That's an active market, with most listings in Phase 2. We have no data on how long a sale takes.

## Where is New Lahore City?

On Canal Bank Road (UBD Canal Road) in south-west Lahore, next to NFC Phase 2 and near [Bahria Town](/property/lahore/bahria-town-lahore/). It's about **17.5 km in a straight line from Thokar Niaz Baig** and 29 km from the GPO; Zaitoon says it has a direct approach to the Ring Road's southern loop. LDA lists Phase IV on Sundar-Raiwind Road.

For nearby options, see [Raiwind Road societies](/property/lahore/raiwind-road-societies/), the [LDA approved societies list](/property/guides/lda-approved-societies-list/) and all [Lahore reviews](/property/lahore/).

## New Lahore City: facts and scorecard

- Approval: LDA: partly approved
- 5 marla plot: Rs 33.55 lakh
- Possession: Partly given
- Our score: 4.2/10

- Legal status: 3/10 (Only a 346.9-kanal scheme is on LDA's approved list without qualification; Phase-II has only technical approval since 2018, and Phases III and IV are on LDA's illegal list (Oct 2026).)
- Possession & development: 5/10 (Developer claims 12,000+ residents, and a 2020 Zameen report found possession in some Phase II enclaves; nothing independent on Phases III and IV.)
- Price & appreciation: 3/10 (Zameen's 5 marla average rose from Rs 25.9 lakh (May 2021) to Rs 33.5 lakh (Aug 2026) but is below its Dec 2022 peak (Rs 38.9 lakh); Phase 4 fell 28% since Aug 2022.)
- Utilities: Not enough evidence yet (Only a 2020 portal article and developer claims; no SNGPL, LESCO or WASA source.)
- Developer track record: 3/10 (Zaitoon has delivered lived-in enclaves, but calls the whole scheme 'LDA-Approved' and sells homes in Phase III, which LDA lists as illegal.)
- Location: 5/10 (On Canal Bank Road near the Ring Road's southern loop, about 17.5 km in a straight line from Thokar Niaz Baig and 29 km from the GPO.)
- Resale liquidity: 6/10 (626 plots listed on Zameen (17 Oct 2026), 222 of them in Phase 2; no time-to-sell data.)

**Suits:** Budget buyers after a plot or house in Phase II's lived-in enclaves who accept that LDA's final approval is still pending.

**Avoid if:** The plot or home is in Phase III, Phase IV, 'New Lahore City Ext' or 'Phase-I Ext', or in Prime Block, which a sales site places in Phase IV.

**Main risks:** Phases III and IV (also sold as New Lahore City Ext and Phase-I Ext) are on LDA's illegal list. Phase-II has had only technical approval since July 2018. Developer and sales sites call the whole scheme 'LDA approved', which LDA's lists don't support. Asking prices are below their Dec 2022 peak; Phase 4 asking prices are down 28% since Aug 2022.

## Questions people ask

### Is New Lahore City LDA approved or not?

Only partly. As of 17 October 2026, LDA's approved list has a 346.9-kanal 'New Lahore City Housing Scheme' (approved 3 Jan 2023) and Phase-II (2,054.28 kanals), which has only technical approval, with final approval pending. Phase-III and Phase-IV are on LDA's illegal list.

### Is New Lahore City Phase 3 LDA approved?

No. 'New Lahore City Phase-III Housing Scheme', in Mouza Sultankey on UBD Canal Road, is on LDA's illegal list as of 17 October 2026.

### Is New Lahore City Phase 4 LDA approved?

No. LDA's illegal list names 'New Lahore City Phase-IV', which it says is also known as New Lahore City Ext and New Lahore City Phase-I Ext, on Sundar-Raiwind Road.

### Is New Lahore City a fraud?

We found no court, NAB or news report of fraud naming New Lahore City or Zaitoon. The real issue is approval: Zaitoon calls the whole scheme LDA approved, but LDA lists Phases III and IV as illegal.

### What is the price of a 5 marla plot in New Lahore City?

Zameen's asking-price index averaged Rs 33.5 lakh across the society in August 2026: Rs 43.6 lakh in Phase 2, Rs 28.9 lakh in Phase 3 and Rs 19.7 lakh in Phase 4.

## Sources

- [Approved schemes](https://lda.gop.pk/approved-schemes), LDA (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- [Illegal schemes](https://lda.gop.pk/illegal-schemes), LDA (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- [New Lahore City](https://zaitoon.com.pk/new-lahore-city/), Zaitoon Group (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- [Zaitoon Signature Homes](https://zaitoon.com.pk/zaitoon-signature-homes/), Zaitoon Group (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
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- [Should you invest in New Lahore City?](https://www.zameen.com/blog/should-you-invest-in-new-lahore-city.html), Zameen.com (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
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