This Italy Residents Guide is for Pakistani communities in Milan, Rome, Brescia, and Bergamo who’ve been sending money home for years. More of that money is now going into property near Islamabad instead of just sitting in a savings account, and Faisal Town Phase 2 is one of the projects getting the most attention from this group specifically. It’s still developing, so prices are low, and the booking process genuinely works for people who aren’t physically in Pakistan.
This guide is direct: the real location, what you’ll pay in both rupees and euros, the paperwork, and how to send your euros safely without losing money to an informal channel.
Why Faisal Town Phase 2 Matters for Italy-Based Pakistanis
Many Italy-based Pakistanis hold long-term residency or Italian citizenship and earn a stable euro salary, and that stability is exactly what makes a multi-year installment plan manageable rather than stressful. A predictable monthly income maps naturally onto a predictable monthly or quarterly installment.
The euro also goes a genuinely long way against the rupee right now. A price that looks large in PKR often turns out to be quite manageable once you actually convert it, sometimes less than a modest monthly expense back in Italy. And for a lot of families, this isn’t only about the numbers. Owning land back home still carries real meaning even after years of building a life abroad, something worth acknowledging alongside the purely financial case.
Getting to Know Faisal Town Phase 2’s Layout and Scale
Faisal Town Phase 2 is a large housing project near Islamabad and Rawalpindi, including both residential and commercial plots spread across several blocks and sectors. It was built with overseas buyers in mind from the start, which is why most authorized dealers offer WhatsApp support and are genuinely used to working with buyers based in Europe rather than treating it as an unusual request.
It’s still under construction, and that single fact explains most of what you need to know upfront: prices are lower here than in older, fully built societies, and there’s correspondingly more risk alongside more upside than buying somewhere already finished and NOC-approved.
Faisal Town Phase 2 Location: How Well Connected Is the Area
The society sits near Thalian Interchange on the M-2 Motorway, not “Chakri Interchange” as some older content describes it. Chakri is a separate, nearby road the project also fronts onto, but Thalian Interchange is the actual motorway access point, worth knowing precisely if you’re ever verifying a dealer’s location claims against a map.
This interchange connects Islamabad and Lahore directly via the M-2. New Islamabad International Airport isn’t far, and there are both direct and connecting flights from Rome and Milan if you’re planning to visit and inspect the site yourself. The Rawalpindi Ring Road is being built nearby too, and once finished, land prices across this whole corridor are widely expected to rise as connectivity improves further.
The Master Plan: What’s Actually Being Built vs Promised
The master plan splits the project into residential blocks, commercial zones, and reserved green space, all connected by wide roads and boulevards. Plans have been updated a few times since launch, including changes to block boundaries and timelines, which is normal for a project this size but still worth tracking carefully.
Before you commit, ask specifically for the most recent, officially approved master plan rather than an old brochure, development updates for your specific block rather than the project overall, and photos or video of the actual site, since flying back from Italy just to check in person isn’t always realistic. Skipping this step is one of the most common mistakes overseas buyers make, booking based on a plan version that’s already outdated by the time they see it.
Residential or Commercial: Which Property Type Fits Your Plan
Faisal Town Phase 2 offers two main property types: residential plots and commercial plots. There’s no apartment category within this specific project, despite what some third-party sites might suggest, so it’s worth being clear on that distinction before you start comparing options against listings that describe something that doesn’t exist here.
| Property Type | Upfront Cost | Rental Income | Best For |
| Residential Plots | Moderate | Comes later, after you build | Families, long-term growth |
| Commercial Plots | Higher | Stronger once the area is active | Business owners, income-focused investors |
Residential plots suit people playing the long game, buy now, build or sell later once the area has appreciated, and this is what most Italy-based buyers actually go for. Commercial plots cost more upfront, but they tend to earn better rent once surrounding blocks fill in and shops start opening nearby, so if income is your main goal, this category deserves serious consideration, just know you’re waiting longer for that income to actually start.
Faisal Town Phase 2 Payment Plans: General Block and Overseas Enclave
The project offers more than one payment track, and it’s worth understanding both before picking a plot. Here’s the current General Block payment plan for residential plots:
| Plot Size | Total Price | Down Payment | Installments (1st-17th) | 18th Installment | Lump-Sum Price (20% off) |
| 5.56 Marla | Rs 27,95,000 | Rs 5,95,000 | Rs 1,20,000 each | Rs 1,60,000 | Rs 22,40,000 |
| 8 Marla | Rs 38,25,000 | Rs 7,25,000 | Rs 1,70,000 each | Rs 2,10,000 | Rs 30,60,000 |
| 10.89 Marla | Rs 49,25,000 | Rs 8,45,000 | Rs 2,25,000 each | Rs 2,55,000 | Rs 39,40,000 |
| 14.22 Marla | Rs 60,95,000 | Rs 11,25,000 | Rs 2,75,000 each | Rs 2,95,000 | Rs 48,80,000 |
| 1 Kanal | Rs 80,55,000 | Rs 12,65,000 | Rs 3,75,000 each | Rs 4,15,000 | Rs 64,40,000 |
This includes a Rs 15,000 registration fee, based on the developer’s official payment plan. Prices change periodically, so confirm current numbers with an authorized dealer rather than budgeting off this table alone.
There’s also a dedicated Overseas Enclave, built specifically for overseas Pakistanis, with gated access and a different payment structure, a 36-month monthly plan instead of the General Block’s quarterly schedule:
| Plot Size | Total Price | Down Payment | Monthly Installment (36 months) | Lump-Sum Price (20% off) |
| 5.56 Marla | Rs 34,95,000 | Rs 13,35,000 | Rs 60,000 | Rs 27,90,000 |
| 8 Marla | Rs 46,65,000 | Rs 17,85,000 | Rs 80,000 | Rs 37,30,000 |
| 10.89 Marla | Rs 60,65,000 | Rs 22,85,000 | Rs 1,05,000 | Rs 48,50,000 |
| 14.22 Marla | Rs 75,85,000 | Rs 27,25,000 | Rs 1,35,000 | Rs 60,60,000 |
| 1 Kanal | Rs 1,01,55,000 | Rs 34,95,000 | Rs 1,85,000 | Rs 81,20,000 |
| 2 Kanal | Rs 1,92,95,000 | Rs 59,75,000 | Rs 3,70,000 | Rs 1,54,30,000 |
Overseas Enclave prices run higher than the General Block because of the gated setup and added security infrastructure. Treat both tables as reference figures and confirm the latest payment plan with a dealer before booking anything.
Converting to Euros: What Your Installment Actually Costs
As of late 2026, 1 euro is worth around PKR 323, though this shifts daily. Convert both tables above into euros before deciding what genuinely fits your monthly budget, rather than working purely in rupees and losing track of the real cost.
Treat your installment like a fixed monthly bill, the same way you’d treat rent or a permesso di soggiorno renewal fee. Missing payments can lead to penalties or, in the worst case, cancellation of your booking entirely, so build the installment into your regular budget rather than treating it as an occasional, flexible expense.
Moving Your Money From Italy to Pakistan Safely
A Roshan Digital Account is the clearest option for most Italy-based buyers. You can open one remotely without visiting a branch, then transfer funds directly through SEPA or an international wire. Every transfer through an RDA is documented, which matters later if you ever need to prove your payment history or repatriate funds back to Italy.
A standard bank wire through an Italian bank with a correspondent relationship in Pakistan also works, though it usually takes longer and involves more paperwork than an RDA transfer. Avoid informal transfer channels for property payments entirely, they leave no paper trail, and that absence of documentation can cause real problems later during the ownership transfer process.
The Booking Process: From First Inquiry to Allotment
- Choose your property type. Residential or commercial, based on your actual goals rather than what a dealer pushes hardest.
- Confirm current pricing directly with an authorized sales office or verified dealer, not a WhatsApp group of unclear origin.
- Prepare your documents: CNIC or NICOP, passport copy, and proof of Italian residence, such as your permesso di soggiorno.
- Send the booking amount through a documented channel, a Roshan Digital Account is the safest choice available.
- Get your booking confirmation or provisional allotment letter from the developer’s official sales office.
- Track your installment due dates, accounting for SEPA transfer processing time between Italian and Pakistani banks.
- Keep every document and receipt. You’ll need them later when the property is formally transferred.
Confirming NOC and Legal Status Before You Pay
An NOC-approved society has met the zoning, infrastructure, and legal requirements set by the relevant development authority. Skipping this check is one of the riskiest mistakes an overseas buyer can make, and it’s genuinely easy to skip when you’re managing everything from another country.
Confirm current NOC status directly with the Rawalpindi Development Authority, or ask a trusted representative in Pakistan to check it for your specific block, since approval can apply to only part of a larger project. Also request copies of the legal documentation tied to land ownership within the scheme rather than relying on a dealer’s word alone, no matter how confident they sound on a call.
A Look at the Developer Behind Faisal Town Phase 2
Faisal Town Phase 2 is developed by Zedem International, the same group behind the original Faisal Town Phase 1. Their track record matters as much as the location itself, since it’s the closest thing you have to a guarantee that promises get delivered on a reasonable timeline.
Before booking, look into how their earlier phases were delivered against the original timeline, whether promised infrastructure, roads, boundary walls, utilities, actually showed up as described, and what other overseas buyers say about their own experience booking with this developer specifically.
Faisal Town Phase 2 vs Other Islamabad Housing Societies
| Housing Society | Location | NOC Status | Price Tier | Best Suited For |
| Faisal Town Phase 2 | Thalian Interchange, M-2 Motorway | Under process | Affordable-Mid | Long-term investors comfortable with development risk |
| Faisal Hills | Islamabad-Peshawar corridor | Approved | Affordable-Mid | Buyers wanting elevated, scenic terrain |
| Bahria Town Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi | Approved | Mid-High | Buyers wanting established amenities |
| DHA Islamabad/Rawalpindi | Islamabad/Rawalpindi | Approved | Mid-High | Buyers prioritizing stability |
| Central CDA Sectors | Islamabad | Approved | High | Buyers wanting fully developed surroundings now |
Faisal Town Phase 2 stands out mainly on price. A lower entry point means you can invest without disrupting a mortgage in Italy or your children’s education costs, though that affordability comes paired with the pending NOC status shown above.
Growth vs Rental Income: Setting Realistic Expectations
These are two genuinely different goals, and it helps to keep them separate rather than expecting one plot to deliver both equally well. Plots bought early in a developing block tend to appreciate faster in percentage terms, since prices usually climb as infrastructure work progresses and possession gets closer, which makes plots the better fit if growth is your main objective.
Commercial plots are the better bet for rental income specifically, since businesses moving in nearby can start generating footfall well before the whole residential area is fully built out. If steady income matters more to you than long-term appreciation, weight commercial plots more heavily in your decision-making.
Checking Everything Before You Commit From Abroad
Given the distance, verification matters more for Italy-based buyers than for someone living nearby who can simply drive over. Before you commit any money, confirm land ownership records tied to the specific property, cross-check NOC status independently rather than just through the developer, verify your exact plot or block number matches the current approved master plan, and ask a trusted family member, lawyer, or verification service in Pakistan to physically check the site.
A video call during a site visit is genuinely useful here. It won’t replace an in-person visit, but it gives you real visual confirmation when flying back isn’t practical for every decision point.
Before finalizing anything, run through this checklist: NOC-approved status confirmed for your specific block, current master plan and any recent updates in hand, prices verified with more than one authorized dealer, the full payment plan in writing including late-payment penalty terms, a documented transfer method used like a Roshan Digital Account, a property lawyer engaged who knows Pakistani property law for overseas buyers, and every receipt and confirmation letter saved somewhere safe.
Confirm the Details Before You Transfer a Single Euro
This guide has covered the essentials: real location, pricing in both currencies, the master plan, legal checks, and how to move your euros safely. Faisal Town Phase 2 offers a genuinely affordable way into the Islamabad property market, especially if you’re comfortable with some development-stage risk in exchange for a meaningfully lower entry price.
Verification matters more than urgency here. Confirm the documents, use a traceable payment method, and check on development progress yourself rather than relying on secondhand updates passed along through family.
Call +92 331 333 9997 or email info@faisaltown.org for the current payment schedule, verified pricing, and NOC status before transferring any funds.
Frequently Asked Questions From Italy-Based Buyers
Can I buy without visiting Pakistan? Yes. Most of the process, documents, payment, booking, can be done remotely using a Roshan Digital Account and a power of attorney if needed.
Is this actually safe for someone living in Italy? It can be, as long as you verify NOC status yourself, request current documents, and pay only through a traceable channel rather than an informal one.
What documents do I need? CNIC or NICOP, a passport copy, and proof of Italian residence, your permesso di soggiorno works, along with the booking payment itself.
Should I buy a residential or commercial plot? Residential generally suits long-term growth. Commercial suits buyers who want rental income sooner. It depends on your timeline and actual goals.
Do I owe tax on this back in Pakistan? Yes, a withholding tax applies to property purchases under Section 236K. Filers registered with the FBR pay a lower rate than non-filers.
What are the biggest risks? Development delays, unclear NOC status, EUR-to-PKR swings, and limited resale options if you need to sell quickly rather than holding long-term.
