Maryam Nawaz blames departments for rise in illegal housing schemes
These illegal societies were established in collusion with the departments that were supposed to regulate them, says CM Punjab
Crescent Star Insurance explores Rs400 mln property purchase in Karachi
The acquisition is a strategic move to boost CSIL’s assets and generate long-term value, the company says
Vietnam clears Trump Organization’s billion-dollar development plan
The 990-hectare (2,446-acre) project will feature golf courses, hotels, resorts, and residential developments
Govt to abolish 3% federal excise duty on property sales
PM’s task force on housing backs decision to reverse controversial tax, boosting the real estate sector ahead of IMF review
Punjab govt to introduce district master plans to curb unplanned growth of housing societies
Critics of Punjab Spatial Planning Authority Bill 2025 warn that it could undermine local government authority while officials push for streamlined urban planning
IMF rejects FBR’s request to reduce property transaction taxes: report
Global lender also turns down requests to lower taxes on tobacco and beverages
IMF agrees to 2% cut in withholding tax on property purchases: report
Tax rates on property sellers remain unchanged; FBR’s March target reduced by Rs60bn due to Eid holidays
FBR identifies 70 real estate agents involved in dollar transfers to UAE via Hawala: report
Millions sent for property investments abroad; FIA may launch further investigations
NAB recovers Rs1.5bn from fraudulent housing schemes in one year
Victims of Ghauri Town, Arain City, Gulshan Rehman, and Jeddah Town in Rawalpindi and Islamabad receive refunds
Pakistan faces 12 million housing shortfall as builders seek govt support
Developers push for subsidized financing as banks remain hesitant
Punjab CM launches free plot scheme for homeless across 22 districts
Maryam Nawaz calls initiative a step towards housing security for the underprivileged
FBR revises property valuation criteria in Karachi
New notification clarifies calculation methods for various property categories
Four PCBL officials arrested in major land fraud case involving state property
225 kanals of state land illegally converted to private housing schemes; 41 individuals, including officials and property consultants, named in case
Govt task force recommends tax cuts, policy reforms to boost housing sector
Proposals include abolishing section 7E, reducing transaction taxes, and easing regulations
Property registrations for high-rises in Karachi stall amid FBR valuation uncertainty
Unclear guidelines on multi-story buildings leave sub-registrars unable to process sales; Karachi Tax Bar Association urges FBR to clarify the matter