Download IPFS A recent high-level meeting at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) headquarters, chaired by Muhammad Ali Randhawa, who also serves as Chief Commissioner of Islamabad, focused on intensifying efforts against illegal housing and cooperative societies in the federal capital. The meeting reaffirmed the government’s stated policy of zero tolerance[Read More…]

Download IPFS Bahria Town Karachi 2 (BTK 2) is emerging as one of Pakistan’s most ambitious private housing and commercial ventures. Developed by Bahria Town, a prominent real estate firm headquartered in Pakistan, this second installment builds on the relative success of the original Bahria Town Karachi project. Located along[Read More…]

Download IPFS Karachi’s real estate market is booming, but so are illegal and unauthorized housing schemes. The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has warned citizens to verify project approvals before investing, as many developers operate without proper planning permissions, risking buyers’ finances and legal security. Below is a guide to[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a promising move for low and middle-income families, the Bank of Punjab (BoP) has partnered with the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) to offer interest free home construction loans under the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar initiative. The scheme, set to launch with the fiscal year[Read More…]

Download IPFS Karachi has taken a significant step toward easing urban congestion with the launch of a vertical parking facility at Boulton Market. The project, spearheaded by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), was inaugurated by Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday. With capacity for over 200 cars and 250[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a significant policy adjustment, the Punjab government has suspended the planned eviction of nearly 2,300 shops along Lahore’s historic Circular Road. This move comes as part of an initiative by the Lahore Authority for Heritage Revival (LAHR) to restore the iconic Circular Garden, a green belt with[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a bold move to restore regulatory order in Islamabad’s rapidly expanding real estate landscape, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a targeted operation against illegal housing and cooperative societies. Acting on directives from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa will spearhead this initiative.[Read More…]

Pakistan’s real estate market continues to shift under the influence of evolving investor sentiment, regulatory pressures, and urban development plans. As of July 21, 2025, the latest file rates for key housing schemes such as Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Lahore, Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), Lahore Development Authority (LDA) City,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s real estate sector may face a significant shakeup as the federal government prepares to implement sweeping fiscal reforms in the upcoming Budget 2025–26. One key proposal under discussion is a potential hike in the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on property sales from the current 15% to as[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has voiced strong opposition to new taxation and labour enforcement measures introduced by the Punjab government, warning that the 16% sales tax on commercial property rent and punitive actions for wage non-compliance could deal a blow to struggling businesses. RCCI[Read More…]