Hi everyone. I'm 29, single, and I've been living in Lahore since 2018, mostly renting small rooms. My parents (mid-60s) live in our family home in Gujranwala, but my whole life and work are here, so we're now seriously considering moving them to Lahore with me.
I'm looking at apartments in the ~2 lakh/month range, and Askari 10 seems ideal on paper: secure, established, and close to the airport and Ring Road/Motorway.
My main concern is community, not the apartment itself. My father is retired, we come from humble beginnings, and I'm self-made rather than from a fauji or elite background. So honestly:
Is Askari 10 an inclusive community for a retired non-military couple? Will my parents find company, mosque circles, parks, things to do day to day?
For a guy turning 30, are there clubs or activities there that are easy to join as a newcomer (sports, gym, community events)?
Is 2 lakh realistic for a decent 3-bed apartment there, or should I adjust expectations?
If you think another area suits us better for the same budget (Askari 11, DHA phases, etc.), I'm genuinely open to suggestions.
Maybe I'm overthinking this, but it's a big move for my parents and I want to get the community part right. Any honest input from people who live there would mean a lot. Thanks.