real estate
FBR Raises Islamabad Property Valuations by Up to 75%, DHA Kept Out of New Rates
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sharply increased property valuation rates in most areas of Islamabad by 15 to 75 percent, while keeping Defence…
FBR Seizes Bahria Town Tower Karachi to Recover Rs. 26 Billion in Taxes
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its crackdown on tax evasion by seizing Bahria Town Tower in Karachi as part of efforts to…
Punjab Land Records Authority Moves to Curb Land Fraud with New Documentation Rule
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The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) has introduced a new requirement for property transactions, making it mandatory to include the buyer’s name and CNIC number…
Pakistan’s Real Estate Investment Trust Market Expands as SECP Registers 3 New Schemes
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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered three new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Schemes in January 2026, marking another major step…
Dubai Makes History with First Tokenized Property Investment Project
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The first tokenised property project in Dubai, launched by Prypco Mint and backed by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), reached full funding within just one…
Pakistani Govt Plans to Increase Capital Gains Tax on Property
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The Pakistani government is considering a significant increase in the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on real estate transactions, raising the rate from 15% to 35%…
FBR Proposes to Reduce Taxes on Real Estate, Beverages and Tobacco Amid Financial Challenges
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ISLAMABAD: To enhance sales volumes and revenue collection, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suggested lowering the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on beverages and…
Image to Launch Real Estate Investment Trust for Karachi Properties
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KARACHI: According to reports, Pakistan’s fashion brand Image is set to launch a real estate investment trust (REIT) next month, targeting two of its properties…
PM Shehbaz Postpones New Real Estate Tax Reforms
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed a decision on the proposed tax incentive package for the real estate sector, citing the need to address key…
Govt May Scrap FED on Property Transfers Amid Industry Concerns
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering removing the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the transfer of plots and commercial properties due to low revenue generation…
General Public Being Deceived Through Fraudulent Real Estate Investment Schemes
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Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been receiving complaints on a continuous basis from individuals, especially senior citizens, who have been…
FBR Chairman Discloses That Only 12 Pakistanis Declare Wealth Above Rs10 Billion
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Rashid Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), disclosed an eye-opening fact during a National Assembly subcommittee meeting only twelve Pakistanis reported assets…
New Tax Relief for Overseas Pakistanis Investing in Real Estate
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KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis can now enjoy exemption from higher taxes under Sections 236C and 236K, regardless of their inclusion on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).…
