Raja Bazaar

Raja Bazaar (Urdu: راجہ بازار) is the primary commercial, residential hub, as well as the main shopping area and a union council of Rawalpindi. Located near to Fawara Chowk, it features key business and commercial centers, branches of major banks, and expansive residential areas dating back to the British colonial era. Several important roads converge at Raja Bazaar, including Trunk Bazaar, Liaquat Road, Moti Bazaar, Bhabra Bazar, Namak Mandi, and Narnkari Bazaar.

The area is home to historic residential and commercial buildings from the British era, with narrow streets characteristic of its old architecture. Raja Bazaar encompasses a variety of smaller markets and bazaars, such as Kapra Bazaar, Lakar Bazaar, Masala Bazaar, and Sabzi Mandi. Additionally, it houses an RDA parking plaza at its centre for convenience.