CBD Bab District covers the Bab-e-Pakistan site within the CBD masterplan. It is best known for the proposed Diplomatic Enclave for foreign missions. Readers should note that published size figures conflict (see below) — treat all figures as unverified until the authority confirms them.
Key facts
| Enclave approval | Approved by the Punjab caretaker government ~Jun 2023 (24NewsHD) |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic outreach | PCBDDA briefed 20+ countries’ honorary consuls ~Oct/Nov 2025 (Business Recorder) |
| Consents | Earlier reports cite formal consent of the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with interest from the US, Türkiye and China (Business Recorder, Nov 2025) |
| Latest | Oct 2026 CEO visit reviewed initial site-clearing; design process for the proposed enclave initiated (Business Recorder, 12 Oct 2026) |
What we could not verify:
- Size conflict: ~374 kanals (Business Recorder, Oct 2026) vs 118 acres (Business Recorder, ~Nov 2025) — unresolved.
- Land-price figures (Rs 1 bn/kanal) come from an unnamed-sourced 2023 TV report only.
- No official price, payment plan, or completion date.
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Sources
- 24NewsHD — Diplomatic Enclave approval, 24 Jun 2023 — 24newshd.tv
- Business Recorder — honorary consuls briefing, 2025 — brecorder.com
- Business Recorder — enclave plans advance, 12 Oct 2026 — brecorder.com
- The AZB — 374-kanal enclave report — theazb.com
Profile compiled 2026-10-13 from public sources. Verify current details with PCBDDA at cbdpunjab.gov.pk before making decisions.