A plot is a physically existing demarcated land for residential or commercial purposes. In contrast, the plot file is a document of land that is not yet balloted out; in other words, a documented land without physical presence. Plots are usually purchased to construct a residential or commercial building, while investors mostly buy plot files for investment purposes. Plot files are cheaper than plots and give a hasty return at the time of possession of the land. Plots are easy to find in areas that are entirely or more than 50% developed.

On the other hand, plot files are only available in proposed projects or under-developed projects. Pakistan's real estate market has witnessed a dramatic growth in the plotting sector (housing societies) in the past two decades. Many housing societies are developed and developing in almost every Pakistan's primary city, where you can find plots or plot files. Other than societies, plots are sometimes available in old city areas. 

In Islamabad-Rawalpindi, there are many developed projects where plots for sale in Islamabad or Rawalpindi are available; Bahria Town, DHA, PWD, CBR, Sowan Garden, Gulraiz, Bahria Safari, etc. There are also multiple emerging projects (developing) in Rawalpindi-Islamabad's metropolitan area that offer plot files. In case you are looking for plot files for sale in Islamabad or Rawalpindi for investment purposes. There is a possibility that you might come across the names of Capital Smart city, Blue world city, Bahria Enclave, Gulberg Greens, Park View City, Bahria Golf City, etc.