Both projects come from the same developer Zedem International under Chaudhry Abdul Majeed but they sit in different parts of the twin cities, fall under different regulatory authorities, and suit different buyer profiles. Faisal Residencia sits at the foothills of the Margalla Hills in CDA Sector E-17, while Faisal Town Phase 2 sits near the M-2 Motorway at Thalian Interchange. This page compares both projects across location, plot sizes, payment structure, NOC status, and development stage so you can see exactly how they differ before deciding which one fits your situation.
Quick Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | Faisal Residencia | Faisal Town Phase 2 |
| Location | CDA Sector E-17, Islamabad | M-2 Motorway, Thalian Interchange, Rawalpindi |
| Regulatory Authority | Capital Development Authority (CDA) | Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) |
| NOC Status | Layout Plan (LOP) approved final NOC pending | Not yet approved |
| Total Area | ~1,120 Kanals | 80,000+ Kanals |
| Total Plots | ~3,200 residential and commercial | 35+ blocks, multiple sectors |
| Plot Sizes | 5.56 Marla to 1 Kanal + 19.56 Marla | 5.56 Marla to 2 Kanal (varies by sector) |
| Payment Structure | 14 quarterly installments over 3.5 years | Varies 16 quarterly or 36 monthly by sector |
| Lump Sum Discount | 20% | 20% |
| Overseas Enclave | No dedicated enclave | Yes dedicated Overseas Enclave |
| Development Status | Active development, LOP approved | Active Sector O at semi-possession |
| Nearest Landmark | Margalla Hills, F-17 Sector | Thalian Interchange, Chakri Road |
Developer Same Company Behind Both
Faisal Residencia and Faisal Town Phase 2 are both developed by Faisal Town Group Pvt Ltd, operating under Zedem International and owned by Chaudhry Abdul Majeed. That shared developer background means both projects come with the same company track record including Faisal Town Phase 1, Faisal Hills, and Faisal Margalla City as previously delivered projects.
Understanding this shared foundation matters when comparing the two, since it removes the developer credibility question entirely the real differences between them come down to location, scale, regulatory authority, and which buyer profile each was designed to serve, not which company is behind it.
Location Two Different Corridors
These two projects don’t just sit in different neighborhoods they sit in different cities under different administrative zones, which affects everything from which authority regulates them to how long it takes to reach the airport. Faisal Residencia is in Islamabad’s CDA-administered E-17 sector, backing onto the Margalla Hills. Faisal Town Phase 2 is outside Islamabad’s CDA boundary, near Rawalpindi’s outer edge along the M-2 Motorway corridor. The three sections below cover each location specifically and how they compare on key drive times.
Where Faisal Residencia Sits CDA Sector E-17, Margalla Hills Foothills
Faisal Residencia occupies CDA Sectors E-17/1 and E-17/4 in Islamabad, sitting at the foothills of the Margalla Hills. It borders F-17 Sector, Cabinet Division Housing Society, and Tele Gardens Housing Scheme. Access comes via Margalla Avenue, Srinagar Highway, and the M-1 Motorway through the Fateh Jang Interchange. The Margalla Hills form a natural backdrop on one side, giving this project a noticeably different character from motorway-corridor developments.
Where Faisal Town Phase 2 Sits M-2 Motorway, Thalian Interchange
Faisal Town Phase 2 sits near the Thalian Interchange on the Lahore-Islamabad M-2 Motorway, accessed via Chakri Road. It falls under RDA’s jurisdiction rather than CDA’s, since it sits outside Islamabad’s administrative boundary in Rawalpindi district. The project runs parallel to 12km of M-2 Motorway frontage and connects to the Rawalpindi Ring Road. Nearby societies include Capital Smart City, Nova City, and Kingdom Valley all part of the same outer-corridor development cluster.
Drive Time Comparison Airport, Motorway, City Center
| Destination | From Faisal Residencia | From Faisal Town Phase 2 |
| Islamabad International Airport | ~20–25 minutes | ~20–30 minutes |
| M-1 Motorway | ~5 minutes | ~15–20 minutes |
| M-2 Motorway | ~20+ minutes | ~2–4 minutes |
| Islamabad City Center | ~25–30 minutes | ~30–35 minutes |
| Rawalpindi Saddar | ~30 minutes | ~25 minutes |
Neither project has a significant airport advantage over the other both sit roughly 20-30 minutes from Islamabad International Airport depending on traffic and which part of each project you’re measuring from.
Plot Sizes Similar Range, One Key Difference
Both projects cover the standard residential plot range used across most Islamabad-Rawalpindi housing societies 5.56 Marla through 1 Kanal. The differences show up at the edges of that range rather than in the middle.
| Plot Size | Faisal Residencia | Faisal Town Phase 2 |
| 5.56 Marla (25×50) | Available | Available |
| 8 Marla (30×60) | Available | Available |
| 10.89 Marla (35×70) | Available | Available |
| 14.22 Marla (40×80) | Available | Available |
| 19.56 Marla | Available — unique to FR | Not available |
| 1 Kanal | Available | Available |
| 2 Kanal | Not available | Available in select sectors |
| Commercial | Up to 10 Marla | Up to 13.33 Marla (varies by sector) |
Faisal Residencia’s 19.56 Marla category is one size that doesn’t exist anywhere in Faisal Town Phase 2’s sector range useful for buyers who want something between 14 Marla and 1 Kanal without going to a full Kanal. Faisal Town Phase 2’s 2 Kanal option, available in sectors like N Block, is the other end of that same gap larger than anything Faisal Residencia offers.
Plot Prices What You’re Actually Paying
This section requires an important distinction before the numbers: Faisal Residencia prices reflect the current resale market, since most original booking inventory has already been allocated. Faisal Town Phase 2 prices reflect active booking rates from the developer directly. Resale prices move with market demand developer booking prices are set at point of sale. These aren’t the same kind of number, and treating them as directly comparable would be misleading.
| Plot Size | Faisal Residencia (Resale) | Faisal Town Phase 2 (Booking) |
| 5.56 Marla | PKR 35–45 Lakh | PKR 34.95 Lakh / PKR 27.90 Lakh lump sum |
| 8 Marla | PKR 50–65 Lakh | PKR 46.65 Lakh / PKR 37.30 Lakh lump sum |
| 10.89 Marla | PKR 75 Lakh–1.2 Cr | PKR 60.65 Lakh / PKR 48.50 Lakh lump sum |
| 14.22 Marla | PKR 1.25–1.50 Cr | PKR 75.85 Lakh / PKR 60.68 Lakh lump sum |
| 1 Kanal | PKR 1.70–2.50 Cr | PKR 1.01 Cr / PKR 81.24 Lakh lump sum |
Faisal Residencia resale prices are current market estimates actual transaction prices vary by plot position, seller, and timing. Faisal Town Phase 2 booking prices include the PKR 20,000 registration fee, with the lump sum column reflecting the 20% discount. Confirm current figures for either project directly before making any decision based on these numbers.
Payment Plan How Each Structures Payment
Both projects offer installment-based payment with a lump sum discount for full upfront payment but the structure differs between them, and Faisal Town Phase 2 varies further depending on which sector you’re buying in. The two sections below cover each project’s payment approach side by side.
Faisal Residencia 14 Quarterly Installments Over 3.5 Years
Faisal Residencia follows a single, consistent payment structure across its plot categories:
| Payment Element | Detail |
| Down Payment | Paid at booking |
| Installment Count | 14 quarterly installments |
| Installment Period | 3.5 years |
| Lump Sum Discount | 20% on full upfront payment |
| Registration Fee | Included in payment schedule |
| Possession Charges | Separate payable at possession |
One advantage of Faisal Residencia’s structure is its consistency the same installment schedule applies regardless of plot size, which makes it easier to compare options without checking sector-specific payment tables.
Faisal Town Phase 2 Varies by Sector
Faisal Town Phase 2 doesn’t follow one fixed payment structure it varies by sector and development stage:
| Sector | Payment Model | Structure |
| Sector O (Model Block) | Lump sum / Cash only | 20% discount on full payment |
| Sectors P, Q, R (Model Block) | Installments | 20% down + 16 quarterly over 4 years |
| Sector F | Installments | 20% down + 36 monthly over 3 years |
| Sector T | Installments | 20% down + 36 monthly over 4.5 years |
| Sector S | Installments | 20% down + 16 quarterly |
| General Blocks | Installments | 20% down + 16 quarterly |
All sectors offer a 20% lump sum discount for full upfront payment. Overseas Pakistani buyers qualify for the same 20% discount with a valid NICOP. The key difference from Faisal Residencia is that FT2 buyers need to check the specific payment structure for their chosen sector rather than assuming one schedule applies across the whole project.
NOC Status Different Authorities, Same “Pending” Situation
Both projects are pre-NOC as of 2026, but the details behind that shared status are genuinely different and worth understanding before treating them as the same situation. The authority, the stage of approval, and the verification channel are all distinct between the two.
| NOC Detail | Faisal Residencia | Faisal Town Phase 2 |
| Governing Authority | Capital Development Authority (CDA) | Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) |
| Current Status | Layout Plan (LOP) approved final NOC pending | Not yet approved |
| LOP Approval | Confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Where to Verify | cda.gov.pk | ahs.punjab.gov.pk |
| Jurisdiction | CDA Sector E-17, Islamabad | Rawalpindi district |
Faisal Residencia sits one stage further along in the approval process its Layout Plan has been formally approved by CDA, which is a meaningful step even though final NOC hasn’t been granted yet. LOP approval means the project’s layout, land use, and basic planning have passed CDA’s initial review. Final NOC is the next step after that.
Faisal Town Phase 2 is earlier in that same process. Multiple sources confirm its status as “Under Process” on the Punjab government’s official housing portal at ahs.punjab.gov.pk but LOP approval from RDA hasn’t been publicly confirmed the way Faisal Residencia’s CDA LOP has.
This difference matters practically for buyers. A project with LOP approval has cleared a formal regulatory hurdle that a project still awaiting that stage hasn’t yet. Neither is fully approved but they’re not at the same point in the process either.
The safest approach for both is direct, independent verification rather than relying on any sales page’s wording including this one. Check Faisal Residencia’s status at cda.gov.pk and Faisal Town Phase 2’s status at ahs.punjab.gov.pk before committing any payment to either project.
Development Status Where Each Project Actually Stands
Both projects are actively developing, but at different stages and across very different scales. Faisal Residencia is a more contained project roughly 3,200 plots across two sub-sectors while Faisal Town Phase 2 covers a significantly larger footprint with development progressing at different paces across different zones.
| Development Detail | Faisal Residencia | Faisal Town Phase 2 |
| Total Area | ~1,120 Kanals | 80,000+ Kanals |
| Total Plots | ~3,200 | 35+ blocks across multiple sectors |
| Most Developed Zone | Active development across E-17/1 and E-17/4 | Sector O semi-possession, carpeted roads |
| Infrastructure Progress | Roads and groundwork underway | Varies Sector O most advanced, outer blocks earlier stage |
| Possession Available | Not yet development ongoing | Sector O only |
| Construction Can Begin | Confirm with sales team | Sector O yes. Other sectors not yet |
Faisal Residencia’s advantage here is consistency since it’s a single contained project, development progress applies broadly rather than varying dramatically from one zone to the next. Faisal Town Phase 2’s advantage is that its most developed zone, Sector O, has already reached semi-possession stage something Faisal Residencia hasn’t matched yet. The trade-off is that FT2’s outer sectors and newer additions like Sector S and T are considerably earlier in development than Sector O.
Who Should Consider Faisal Residencia?
Faisal Residencia suits a specific buyer profile rather than being the right fit for everyone comparing it against Faisal Town Phase 2.
| Buyer Type | Why Faisal Residencia Fits |
| Buyers wanting a Margalla Hills backdrop | It’s the only Zedem International project sitting at the foothills the natural setting is a genuine differentiator |
| Buyers wanting CDA-administered land | E-17 falls under CDA jurisdiction rather than RDA, which some buyers specifically prefer for Islamabad’s administrative zone |
| Buyers wanting a single consistent payment plan | One installment structure across all plot sizes simpler to compare and plan around than FT2’s sector-by-sector variation |
| Buyers wanting a 19.56 Marla plot | This size exists only in Faisal Residencia no equivalent in Faisal Town Phase 2 |
| Buyers wanting a smaller, more contained community | ~3,200 plots across two sub-sectors versus FT2’s 35+ blocks and specialty districts |
Faisal Residencia is less suited to buyers specifically looking for a dedicated overseas community, a semi-possession-ready plot, or a wider choice of sectors and payment structures those needs are better met by Faisal Town Phase 2’s current offering.
Who Should Consider Faisal Town Phase 2?
Faisal Town Phase 2 suits a different buyer profile from Faisal Residencia mainly because of its scale, sector variety, and the fact that one part of it is already at semi-possession stage while the rest offers a wider range of entry points than a single contained project can.
| Buyer Type | Why Faisal Town Phase 2 Fits |
| Buyers wanting semi-possession now | Sector O is the only zone in either project where construction can begin today |
| Overseas Pakistanis wanting a dedicated community | The Overseas Enclave was built specifically for non-resident buyers no equivalent exists in Faisal Residencia |
| Buyers wanting sector variety | 35+ blocks across multiple zones, price points, and payment structures give more choice than a single-project layout |
| Buyers wanting a 2 Kanal plot | Available in select sectors like N Block not offered in Faisal Residencia at all |
| Buyers wanting M-2 Motorway corridor access | Direct Thalian Interchange access in 2-4 minutes faster motorway connection than Faisal Residencia for Lahore-bound travel |
| Buyers comparing early-stage pricing | Newer sectors like S, T, N Block, and Sector F offer earlier-stage entry pricing compared to Faisal Residencia’s resale market |
Faisal Town Phase 2 is less suited to buyers specifically looking for a Margalla Hills-adjacent location, CDA-administered land, or a single consistent payment structure that applies across every plot size without sector-by-sector variation. For those priorities, Faisal Residencia remains the stronger fit within the same developer’s portfolio.
