| Rashakai | 1,000 | 2021 | Roads & utilities laid; handful of sheds rising | 200,000 (claim) | Anchor investors thin on the ground. |
| Dhabeji | 1,500 | Developer hired 2022 | Basic works 2023–24 | 150,000 | Three‑year tender wrangle wasted momentum. |
| Allama Iqbal (Faisalabad) | 3,000 | 2020 | Several textile units under build | 250,000 | Relies heavily on existing cluster effect, not CPEC magic. |
| Bostan | 200 | Planning since 2017 | Minimal progress | 33,000 | Govt cash‑strapped; investors wary of security. |
| Mirpur, ICT‑Model, Mohmand Marble City, Maqpoondas | Various | Feasibility only | Land disputes or surveys ongoing | | Deadlines keep sliding. |
