Nawaz Sharif Colony
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Nawaz Sharif Colony is a residential neighbourhood located in the Iqbal Sector of LDA City on the Lahore Ring Road. It forms part of the larger Nawaz Sharif IT City (NSIT) development, overseen by the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA). The colony offers a mix of residential plots, modest-size houses, and limited commercial units, with well-planned internal roads, green spaces, and proximity to schools, hospitals, and shopping centres. Its strategic location on the Ring Road ensures high connectivity and visibility, making it an affordable yet growth-oriented community.
- Developer: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA)
- Ideal For: Ideal for families and investors seeking affordable, well-connected properties with long-term appreciation in a rapidly developing IT and innovation hub.
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Latest Updates
Punjab Government’s Broader Urban Development Drive Includes Nawaz Sharif Colony
The Nawaz Sharif Colony upgrade is embedded within Punjab’s wider urban renewal strategy — including the 15,000-residential-street construction program, of which nearly 6,000 have been completed as of November 2025. These efforts reflect coordinated infrastructure investment across Lahore, prioritizing drainage, road quality, and public amenities in historically underserved colonies.
Heritage Revival and Place-Name Restoration Linked to Nawaz Sharif’s Broader Vision
While not colony-specific, the Punjab government’s heritage revival agenda, launched in March 2025 and overseen by Nawaz Sharif as Patron-in-Chief, includes restoring original historical names of Lahore’s streets and neighborhoods — a policy direction that may extend to or influence identity-related initiatives in Nawaz Sharif Colony and similar residential areas.
Major Infrastructure Upgrade for Nawaz Sharif Colony in Lahore
In May 2026, the Punjab government, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced a comprehensive Rs 400 million upgrade for Nawaz Sharif Colony in Lahore. The project includes widening key residential streets, installing underground drainage, repairing aging water-supply pipelines, and completing works by end-2026 via the Lahore Development Authority. A new community park was inaugurated in late April 2026 as part of this initiative.
Access to Nawaz Sharif Park, which is well-maintained with lush green lawns, walking tracks, and seating areas, providing a peaceful spot for families, joggers, and nature lovers.
Benefits from its location near Bedian Road, offering easy access to major thoroughfares. Proximity to the under-construction Nawaz Sharif IT City and upcoming infrastructure projects.
Rooms and apartments are listed and available for rent on platforms like Zameen.com and Residency.pk, facilitating the search for accommodation.
Relatively new and affordable residential area offering lower rents compared to more central parts of Lahore. Modest-sized rooms and apartments are available on rental platforms.
The children's play area in the nearby park could use upgrades, and parking can be a challenge on weekends.
Inconsistent water supply, frequent power outages, under-developed drainage and road networks causing flooding during monsoon rains.
General city-wide challenges include severe traffic congestion, air pollution/smog, hot and humid climate, infrastructure gaps, noise, and rising cost of living.
Limited shopping, healthcare, and other essential facilities within walking distance.
Occasional security concerns due to the lack of a dedicated gated-community perimeter.