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Where Is C-16, Islamabad Located ?

C-16 sits on the foothills of the Margalla Hills, fronting Margalla Avenue and touching the GT Road, next to C-14 and C-15 and close to the Multi Gardens B-17 project. Sangjani, the planned terminus of the Rawalpindi Ring Road, is the next stop along the same corridor, which gives C-16 a long-term connectivity story beyond its current development stage. Margalla Avenue itself is the sector’s main asset: it links C-16 straight down to Main Margalla Road and the rest of Zone I, so residents aren’t dependent on a single access point the way some outer sectors are.

C-16 Islamabad's Development History :

C-16 is one of the newer sectors in CDA’s C-series, planned as a residential neighbourhood of roughly 2,500 plots with room for parks, schools, playgrounds, and a main Markaz plus class-III shopping centres. CDA documentation covering the sector’s early plot categories includes 25×50 ft and 30×60 ft (5 and 8 Marla) sizes, alongside larger categories up to 1 Kanal in the fuller master plan. Development has picked up pace recently: as of November 2025, CDA published tenders worth roughly Rs 5 billion for infrastructure development works specifically in sub-sectors C-16/1 and C-16/2 — one of the larger recent funding commitments among Islamabad’s newer sectors, and a clear sign the sector is moving from survey stage into real construction.

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The Four Sub-Sectors of C-16 Islamabad: C-16/1, C-16/2, C-16/3, C-16/4

C-16 follows the standard four-part CDA layout, C-16/1 through C-16/4.
Roughly Rs 5 billion for infrastructure development works specifically in sub-sectors C-16/1 and C-16/2 — one of the larger recent funding commitments among Islamabad’s newer sectors.

Land Use Breakdown in C-16

CDA planning standards allocate the sector’s land as follows:

Residential (plots):

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Roads, streets, and parking:

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Parks, playgrounds, and open space:

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Commercial:

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Public buildings:

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Graveyards:

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Plot Sizes in C-16 Islamabad

CDA’s records show around 2,500 residential plots across C-16, in these standard sizes:

  • 25′ × 50′ (5 Marla)
  • 40′ × 80′ (12 Marla)
  • 50′ × 90′ (01 Kanal)


Whether you’re comparing 5 Marla plots or looking at a full Kanal, C-16 Islamabad’s plot inventory covers most common budgets and build plans.

Roads and Connectivity in C-16 Islamabad

Margalla Avenue is the primary route in and out, feeding onto the GT Road toward Taxila and, eventually, the Rawalpindi Ring Road via Sangjani. Internal streets are being built out as part of the current infrastructure tenders in C-16/1 and C-16/2.

Schools, Markaz, and Daily Amenities Near C-16 Islamabad

C-16’s own school, clinic, and retail base will grow alongside the sector’s residential population; the master plan reserves space for schools, playgrounds, and a main Markaz, but these facilities are not yet built out. In the meantime, residents typically rely on the developed portions of C-14, Multi Gardens B-17, and the wider Margalla Avenue corridor for daily needs.

C-16 Markaz and Commercial Areas

C-16 is an emerging CDA sector with a planned Markaz and designated commercial areas. As development continues, commercial activity within the sector is expected to expand, while residents can currently access established retail and services in nearby sectors such as D-12 and E-11.

Mosques in C-16 Islamabad

Mosques are included among the planned community facilities of C-16. However, as the sector is still developing, a comprehensive list of established, named neighborhood mosques within C-16 is not clearly documented.

Hospitals and Clinics Near C-16 Islamabad

C-16 does not currently have a major hospital within the sector. Residents can access healthcare facilities in nearby developed areas, including hospitals and clinics in D-12, E-11 and other surrounding sectors. Larger hospitals in Islamabad are also accessible by road.

Utilities in C-16 Islamabad: Electricity, Gas, and Water

  • Electricity and water: being laid alongside the current infrastructure works in C-16/1 and C-16/2, with other blocks to follow.
  • Gas and sewerage: availability varies by block; confirm directly with CDA for the specific plot before purchase.

C-16 Islamabad at a Glance

Category

Details

Sub-sectors

C-16/1, C-16/2, C-16/3, C-16/4.

Total Area

7,500 Kanals (approximately 937.5 acres)

Total planned plots

Roughly 2,500 residential plots

Plot sizes

25′×50′ (5 Marla), 40′×80′ (12 Marla), up to 1 Kanal

Development status

Active — Rs 5 billion infrastructure tender issued for C-16/1 and C-16/2 in late 2025

Main access

Margalla Avenue, connecting to GT Road and the future Rawalpindi Ring Road

Neighbouring sectors

C-14, C-15, Multi Gardens B-17

 

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