Download IPFS A growing number of illegal and unapproved housing schemes in Vehari and surrounding areas has raised serious concerns about the potential loss of billions in public investment. Residents and officials warn that unchecked development is endangering both infrastructure and consumer protection. Acting Deputy Commissioner Babar Suleman has confirmed[Read More…]

Download IPFS A recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised serious concerns over the sustainability of Pakistan’s pension system for government employees. While acknowledging that the scheme is “attractive” due to its generous payouts, the report criticises the lack of a structured funding mechanism, warning that the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Uncontrolled urban expansion is threatening the long-term sustainability of Pakistan’s major cities, experts warn, as rapid population growth outpaces infrastructure and planning efforts. Noman Ahmed, an urban planning advisor at GIZ Pakistan, told WealthPK that cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi are absorbing over 500,000 new residents[Read More…]

Download IPFS A key meeting was held on Thursday at the District Secretariat in Kohat to address ongoing land disputes under the PLG/SRSP project. The session was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Relief) Kohat, Muhammad Waqas, and attended by representatives from multiple government departments. The purpose of the meeting was[Read More…]

Download IPFS Several farmer representatives were arrested earlier this week in the Hashtnagar region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, after their bail in earlier cases was revoked. The arrests have sparked concern among local communities involved in long-standing land rights disputes. Those detained include Salar Amjad Ali, Momin Khan Shalmani,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Government of Pakistan is preparing to relaunch a subsidised housing finance scheme in fiscal year 2025–26, with an emphasis on implementing key land reforms to ensure its success. According to officials from the Ministry of Finance, the new scheme will provide a Rs 5 billion markup subsidy, managed[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has launched a targeted enforcement campaign to remove unauthorized buildings and encroachments near key drainage points, aiming to reduce flood risks during the ongoing monsoon season. On the directive of RDA Director General Kinza Murtaza, enforcement teams began operations this week across high-risk[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled plans to digitise civic payments across Islamabad, aiming to streamline services and reduce public inconvenience. The initiative was announced during a high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Thursday. The digital system will allow residents to pay for[Read More…]

Download IPFS A parliamentary sub-committee has raised concerns over persistent delays and unresolved issues within the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), particularly about land sharing, built-up property (BUP) compensation, and slow project execution in multiple Islamabad sectors. During a meeting held on Wednesday, the Sub-Committee of the National Assembly’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan has approved a plan to sell a minority stake in the Roosevelt Hotel, its historic property located in Manhattan, New York. The government is aiming for a valuation exceeding $1 billion as part of a broader IMF-backed privatization effort. The decision was finalized after the Cabinet Committee[Read More…]