Rabia Hall

Overview

For a boys' hostel this deep inside the university's orbit, Rabia Hall keeps its rent unusually low, PKR 7,500 to PKR 13,750 a month, which is a genuine relief for students watching every rupee. The a... read more

For a boys' hostel this deep inside the university's orbit, Rabia Hall keeps its rent unusually low, PKR 7,500 to PKR 13,750 a month, which is a genuine relief for students watching every rupee. The address sits beside the Abbasia Campus on Girls College Road, and IUB is a two-minute walk away at just 0.13 km, so residents are effectively living on the university's doorstep. Virtual University is nearly as close, and the GPO and Police Club are a short distance out for the odd errand. What sets the daily rhythm apart is the on-site cook, meaning residents come back to a proper meal instead of scrounging for a dhaba between classes. That combination, rock-bottom monthly rates and food handled, is exactly what draws students who would rather spend their money on books than on rent and restaurants. It is a no-frills setup and makes no pretence otherwise, but for someone attending IUB who needs to keep costs down without sacrificing time or a hot plate at the end of the day, few addresses in Bahawalpur compete on this footing.