choti jaan

Hey everyone,
I was born and raised in US and have visited Pakistan many times. However, I realize that my grandparents won't always be there for me to provide us a place to stay.

I don't want to lose my connection to Pakistan, and I always want to keep going back there . I really like going there for prolonged periods like three months, etc. I could stay with my many aunts and uncles and they would be very happy to have me, but I really want another "home" there, where I can have some privacy and visit relatives at the same time.

I was thinking of buying a flat there- but my parents tell me how its not safe, because other people "qabza" it, and etc.

Are there places in Karachi where that doesn't happen? I've heard Defense is relatively safe- but I'm not sure.

Thanks, Choti jaan

firenze

^^ First of all lol on your parents thought... Yaar 170 million people live in Pakistan what do you think how they are living their? ..

Anyway... alot of projects are going everywhere in Pakistan, get a flat their... and let me assure you its a very good investment. yes their was a problem of flat qabza or so no.. It depends on the neighbour hood.. same as in london or ny !

junaid001

for your piece of mind i would recommend clifton cantonment for you, and avoid gulistanejouhar.

Khattana

It depends on what your budget is. The flats in clifton / defence are safe in Karachi but cost a lot of money (a 3 bed flat in clifton may cost you $200k plus). Don't buy in the new areas around outskirts of Karachi even though there are many good deals around these days. Do not rent out your flat as the tenants may stop paying (happens all over the world!). I would suggest Creek Vistas (Defence) as you can pick up a 3 bed for about 1 crore (I think).