The real estate sector of Pakistan was the most overburdened and overtaxed, but with the latest reforms in sight, there is a sigh of relief. The government has reduced withholding taxes on property transactions, abolished the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the transfer of plots, houses, and commercial properties, and introduced incentives for low-cost housing...
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the government appears to be preparing relief measures for the real estate sector
Based on everything that has surfaced ahead of FY2026-27 (Budget 2027), it may give relief to real estate; however, it is not the regular relief that Karachi investors assume. What could this mean for the real estate investors? It is designed to: Lower taxes on buying and selling property Reports indicate that the government is...
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PM Shehbaz Highlights Agriculture, IT and Minerals as Future of Pakistan-China Partnership
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted agriculture, information technology, special economic zones (SEZs), and mines and minerals as the most promising sectors for future cooperation between Pakistan and China during his official visit to China. Addressing the Pakistan-China Business-to-Business Investment Conference in Hangzhou, the premier urged Chinese investors to explore long-term partnerships under the second...
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Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire, raising fears of escalation
Israel has launched an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah came into effect, escalating tensions and raising concerns about the stability of the fragile truce. The strike targeted the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, a known Hezbollah stronghold, with Israeli officials saying the operation was aimed at a...
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Gold Prices Fall Sharply in Pakistan Amid Global Market Decline
Gold prices in Pakistan declined sharply on Thursday, reflecting a downturn in international bullion markets. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs 9,500 to Rs 494,662, while the rate for 10 grams fell by Rs 8,415 to Rs 424,092. The decline in local...
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Structural crisis of Scheme 33 & M-9 Projects in Karachi
Scheme 33 on the M-9 motorway: Karachi’s next big real estate frontier or a trap involving illegal societies and fake documentation? In scheme 33, buyers have files but no ownership. The reasons are that there are numerous unauthorised housing schemes. Many societies operate without proper approval (NOCs) from authorities. Some projects are built on encroached...
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Karachi Real Estate 2026: Best Sectors in DHA City & Bahria Town for Investment Amid Middle East Crisis
Karachi is quietly becoming the next harbour for the wealth shift as the Dubai dream crashes. Projects like DHA City Karachi and Bahria Town Karachi are attracting attention as the Middle East crisis deepens. Although Pakistan is currently facing the effects of the war, oil prices surged sharply due to disruptions in the Strait...
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Karachi Real Estate Market shift in 2026
The real estate market in Karachi has seen a shift in buyer preferences. Karachiites are opting for smarter living, which offers them various amenities and, most importantly, security. Karachi faces major security concerns; hence, there is a rising demand for gated communities. Both families and overseas investors are mostly interested in such developments. They offer...
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Prime investment opportunities in karachi
Despite being the economic hub, Karachi offers the lowest quality of life. Nevertheless, 10,000 people enter Karachi daily, according to 2022 statistics. This consistent influx contributes to its rapid expansion and a growing urban population that has now exceeded 20 million people. It indicates an ever-growing demand for properties and business opportunities. A megacity like...
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Has the PM permanently removed MQM (P) from the political group chat?
According to the claims by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar, the removal of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, representing MQM (P), without any consultation with the party, gives “a clear message” that the federal government did not “need” the party anymore. Could this be the final blow? Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader and Karachi-based lawyer,...