Comprehensive Pre-Feasibility Report
The Health Park
Pakistan’s First Integrated Medical City
Pilot Project – Near Islamabad International Airport
This report outlines a comprehensive feasibility analysis of The Health Park—Pakistan’s first integrated healthcare city—developed through a pioneering public-private partnership between Health Services Academy (HSA), an autonomous government institution, and Sevenera Ltd (UK), an international Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
Strategically located near Islamabad International Airport, this pilot project aims to transform Pakistan’s healthcare landscape by integrating hospitals, academic institutions, wellness and rehabilitation centers, residential communities, and medical tourism facilities into a smart, sustainable, and globally competitive ecosystem.
The Health Park is envisioned as a cutting-edge, tech-enabled medical city that fuses advanced healthcare services, smart housing, AI-driven diagnostics, and world-class medical education to:
Bridge Pakistan’s healthcare infrastructure gaps
Attract global medical tourists
Create 50,000+ direct and indirect employment opportunities
Drive innovation through AI, IoT, biotech, and R&D labs
Establish Pakistan as a regional center for medical excellence
Develop a comprehensive, integrated medical community
Establish a world-class hub for healthcare and education
Attract both foreign and local investment
Promote Pakistan as a medical tourism destination
Enhance medical research, education, and workforce development
Create a sustainable, smart-living ecosystem
Strengthen global healthcare partnerships
Address perception and security challenges through smart design and branding
Location: Adjacent to Islamabad International Airport with access to Ring Road, M1/M2 Motorways, and DI Khan Highway
Catchment Areas: Chakwal, KPK, AJK, DI Khan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and international patients from Afghanistan, GCC, and Europe
Key Advantages:
Proximity to diplomatic enclaves and urban centers
Access to international travelers and health-seeking diaspora
Global Comparisons: Dubai Healthcare City (UAE), Bumrungrad Hospital (Thailand), BioMed Realty (USA)
| Scope Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Infrastructure | 300-bed multi-specialty hospital, ICUs, OPDs, diagnostics, labs |
| Medical Education | Medical university (MBBS, BDS, Nursing, Public Health, Research) |
| Residential Facilities | Doctors’ Enclave, staff accommodations, premium living with amenities |
| Wellness & Rehabilitation | Mental health, addiction recovery, physiotherapy, elderly care |
| Medical Tourism | Int’l patient care, concierge support, multilingual staff, airport access |
| Smart City Integration | EMR, AI diagnostics, telemedicine, solar power, smart utilities |
Overloaded Government Hospitals like PIMS and Polyclinic serve vast outlying regions
Shortage of Specialized Care in tertiary services and critical care
Neglected Rural Areas with under-resourced BHUs and RHCs
Withdrawal of Health Cards (Sehat Sahulat) impacting over 2 million citizens
NCDs such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes are rising
Infectious Diseases like hepatitis C remain a critical threat
Air Pollution & Environmental Health contributing to respiratory conditions
Hospitals: 42 (5,672 beds)
RHCs: 35 (600 beds)
BHUs: 285 (547 beds)
Gap: No integrated healthcare city or international-standard health park exists
Free Medicine Project at Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology
New Infrastructure for cancer and cardiology hospitals
UHC-Oriented Policies to expand coverage through social protection
Decongests Urban Hospitals
Creates 50,000+ Jobs
Fosters Innovation & Education
Establishes Scalable Template for Future Cities
Tailored for doctors, healthcare staff, and international patients
Villas, apartments, farmhouses with concierge medical access
Multi-specialty hospital for local and global patients
R&D labs, telemedicine centers, biotech incubators
Physical therapy, holistic healing, and mental health services
Full-fledged HSA campus with UG/PG/fellowship programs
International faculty exchange and CPD training
AI-based systems, solar grids, green construction
Safe, flexible childcare for medical staff families
Assisted living for retirees and doctors
Wellness programming and on-site medical support
Organic food stores, pharmacies, dietitian-supervised cafes
End-to-end patient journey management, visa assistance, family care
AI health monitoring, smart homes, remote care
Startup support, university partnerships, innovation labs
Medical seminars, simulation labs, leadership training
Civic services: laundry, EV charging, tailoring, auto services
Nature-based living for healthcare staff & guests
Outdoor therapy with ziplining, hiking, and leisure zones
Dairy, organic produce, medical crops (aloe vera, herbs, cannabis)
Research partnerships with the healthcare industry
| Phase | Timeline | Key Milestones |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Year 1 | Land acquisition, 1,000 homes, 300-bed hospital, NOCs |
| Phase 2 | Years 2–3 | 2,000 homes, 1,000-bed hospital, HSA campus |
| Phase 3 | Years 4–5 | 2,000-bed hospital, full medical university, R&D labs |
| Phase 4 | Year 6+ | Smart city across 5,000+ Kanals |
| Phase 5 | Year 7+ | Expansion to Lahore, Karachi, GCC & South Asia |
| Component | Units | Estimated Cost (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Acquisition | 5,000 Kanals | 12.5 Billion |
| Development (Phases 1–2) | 1,425 Kanals | 3.5 Billion |
| Hospital (500–3,000 Beds) | Phases 1–4 | 7–10 Billion |
| Medical University + HSA Campus | 2 campuses | 2 Billion |
| Wellness & Rehab Facilities | Lump sum | 500 Million |
| Smart Infrastructure (Solar/AI) | Lump sum | 700 Million |
| Operations/Admin (Phase 1) | Lump sum | 500 Million |
| Total Estimated Cost | — | 16–20+ Billion |
| Year | Revenue (PKR B) | Profit (25%) (PKR B) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2 | 20 | 5.0 |
| 3 | 30 | 7.5 |
| 4 | 40 | 10.0 |
| 5 | 50 | 12.5 |
| 6 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 9 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 10 | 100 | 25.0 |
| Total | 550 | 137.5 |
? Rate of Return (RoR):
Initial Investment: PKR 20 Billion
10-Year Net Profit: PKR 117.5 Billion
RoR: 587.5%
The Health Park represents a highly feasible and transformative initiative, combining healthcare, education, wellness, sustainability, and urban innovation. Its location near Islamabad Airport, backed by a credible PPP between HSA and Sevenera UK, ensures strong institutional and investor confidence.
As Pakistan’s first medical tourism city, it offers an unprecedented opportunity for:
Healthcare innovation and infrastructure development
Socioeconomic uplift through employment and education
Global recognition in medical excellence
With scalable potential, robust returns, and national significance, The Health Park is a model for the future of healthcare in Pakistan and the region.