DHA Bahawalpur 5 Marla Plot Price: What Buyers Should Know

In short

Zameen's price index puts the average 5 marla residential plot in DHA Bahawalpur at PKR 16.65 lakh for August 2026, a listing-portal asking-price average. When DHA Bahawalpur launched plots in October 2021, the announced price for a 5 marla residential plot was PKR 30 lakh on a 3-year instalment plan. That gap shows why launch prices, resale prices and file prices cannot be compared directly. Possession has been reported in Sectors A, B and C, while other sectors were still under development in older reports. Confirm the plot number, sector, dues and possession status with the DHA Bahawalpur office before you pay.

The DHA Bahawalpur 5 marla plot price is one of the fastest-rising property searches in south Punjab. Buyers want to know what a 5 marla plot costs today, why figures online vary so much, and what to check before paying. This guide puts the available numbers side by side, with their dates and sources, and explains the paperwork and possession questions that matter more than the headline price.

DHA Bahawalpur at a glance

According to Zameen's project page, DHA Bahawalpur is on Canal Road, next to New Cantt Bahawalpur and about five minutes' drive from Bahawalpur Airport. The page says it launched in 2015 and became livable in 2018. Listed amenities include a main boulevard, parks, a DHA Club, a golf course and a school.

Zameen's Bahawalpur area guide describes DHA Bahawalpur as aimed at well-off buyers and investors, for both residential and commercial property.

DHA Bahawalpur 5 marla plot price in 2026

The most current figure available is Zameen's price index, built from listings on that portal:

The index shows a 6% rise month on month and 17% over the past year. Between June 2025 and August 2026 the monthly average ranged from PKR 14.24 lakh to PKR 16.65 lakh, and the index shows about PKR 1,500 per square foot in August 2026. The index has no sector breakdown, so it blends different locations within DHA Bahawalpur.

These are listing-portal asking prices. They are what sellers advertise, not registered sale values, and a corner, park-facing or main-boulevard plot will usually be listed above the average.

Why the 2021 launch price was higher

In October 2021 DHA Bahawalpur announced residential plots of 5, 8 and 10 marla and 1 kanal, plus 2 and 5 marla commercial plots, as Zameen News reported at the time. The announced unit price for a 5 marla residential plot was PKR 30 lakh, with a 10% down payment of PKR 3 lakh and a non-refundable registration fee of PKR 5,000. Discounts were offered for shorter payment plans and lump-sum payment.

So the 2021 launch price is well above today's resale average. The sources do not explain the difference, and buyers should not assume a reason. What the two figures show is that a launch price, a resale listing and a file trade are different products, sold at different stages and in different sectors. Compare like with like: same sector, same size, same possession status.

Sectors and possession

Possession is the most important question for a buyer who wants to build.

• In April 2019, Zameen News reported that DHA Bahawalpur was handing over possession of selected plots in Sectors A, B and C. Members who had paid the first instalment of development charges could build, after applying for possession and a site plan.
• In October 2020, a DHA Bahawalpur waiver package covered plots in Sectors A and B, where possession had been handed over, and reported that development in Sector N was progressing.
• Zameen's project page also lists Sector D as a villa community and Sectors N and F as under development, based on a July 2021 status update.

These reports are several years old. Sector status will have moved on, so ask the DHA office for the current possession list rather than relying on any portal.

Plot for sale in Bahawalpur: checks before you buy

Check the size in square feet

Wikipedia's entry on the marla notes that most of Pakistan still uses the British-era marla of 30.25 square yards (272.25 sq ft), but societies can define plot sizes their own way. Ask for the plot area in square feet from the allotment or site plan before comparing prices.

Verify with DHA, not only the dealer

• Get the plot or file verified at the DHA Bahawalpur office. Older Zameen reports list the main office opposite the District Accounts Office in Bahawalpur.
• Ask whether development charges are paid or outstanding, and whether any penalties apply.
• For a file, confirm whether it has been balloted and in which sector.
• Make sure the transfer is processed through DHA's own office, not just by stamp paper between buyer and seller.

Building rules

The 2019 possession notice said building plans had to be prepared by architects registered with DHA Bahawalpur, and residents had to apply for service connections and a completion certificate. Budget time and money for these steps, not just the plot.

Advice for overseas Pakistanis

Do not transfer money to an agent based on photos or a WhatsApp message. Use a trusted relative or a power of attorney, ask DHA what form it accepts, verify the plot number directly with the office, and keep every receipt.

Prices are indicative as of October 2026.

See more Bahawalpur property guides for the wider city market.

Frequently asked questions

What is the DHA Bahawalpur 5 marla plot price today?

Zameen's price index shows an average asking price of PKR 16.65 lakh for August 2026. Individual plots can be listed well above or below that depending on sector and location.

What was the launch price of a 5 marla plot in DHA Bahawalpur?

In October 2021 DHA Bahawalpur announced 5 marla residential plots at PKR 30 lakh, payable over 3 years with a 10% down payment, according to Zameen News.

Which sectors in DHA Bahawalpur have possession?

Reports from 2019 and 2020 described possession in Sectors A, B and C. Ask the DHA Bahawalpur office for the current possession list.

Where is DHA Bahawalpur located?

It is on Canal Road next to New Cantt Bahawalpur, close to Bahawalpur Airport, according to Zameen's project page.

Can overseas Pakistanis buy a plot in DHA Bahawalpur?

Ask the DHA Bahawalpur office about its procedure for overseas members. In any case, verify the plot with the office and use a trusted representative or power of attorney rather than paying an agent directly.

Sources

1. Zameen.com: 5 Marla Residential Plot Price Index, DHA Defence Bahawalpur zameen.com
2. Zameen News: DHA Bahawalpur residential and commercial plots launched (October 2021) zameen.com
3. Zameen News: DHA Bahawalpur offers possession for plots (April 2019) zameen.com
4. Zameen News: DHA Bahawalpur unveils development charges waiver (October 2020) zameen.com
5. Zameen.com: DHA Bahawalpur project page zameen.com
6. Zameen.com: Bahawalpur Area Guide zameen.com
7. Wikipedia: Marla (unit) en.wikipedia.org