Islamabad Capital Territory

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The number of taxpayers filing income tax returns has increased significantly, but the total tax paid along with the returns has declined. According to data compiled by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rs 77.3 billion was paid with income tax returns by September 30, 2026, compared with Rs 83.3 billion during the same period last year.

The data shows that the number of income tax return filers increased by 45 percent over the year. However, the tax paid along with the returns recorded a decline of around 7 percent during the period under review.

The FBR data also showed a decline in the number of companies filing their income tax returns. A total of 7,953 companies had filed their returns by September 30, 2026, compared with 11,206 companies by the same date last year.

The decline in corporate tax payments was also significant. Companies had paid around Rs 49 billion in tax along with their returns during the corresponding period last year, while the amount fell to Rs 39.1 billion by September 30, 2026.

The figures indicate a divergence between the number of taxpayers filing returns and the amount of tax being paid along with those returns. While the overall number of return filers increased substantially, the tax collected with the returns declined compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.

The latest FBR figures cover the position as of September 30, 2026, and provide a year on year comparison of income tax filing and payment trends.

The corporate sector figures were particularly notable, with both the number of companies filing returns and the amount of tax paid with those returns lower than the levels recorded during the same period last year.

The data provides an indication of the changes in income tax filing and payment patterns during the period and comes as the FBR continues to monitor tax return filing and revenue collection through the income tax system.

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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has ordered an immediate halt to all development and commercial activities in the Kashmir Gardens Agro-Farming Scheme in Zone-IV of Islamabad, declaring the ongoing work illegal and unauthorised.

In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, the CDA directed that the sale, purchase, transfer and allotment of plots, construction, landscaping, advertising, marketing and all other development activities in the scheme be stopped with immediate effect.

According to the authority, the Kashmir Gardens Agro Farming Scheme has not obtained approval of its layout plan or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the CDA. The authority said development activities being carried out without the required approvals were therefore unauthorised.

The CDA said the scheme’s sponsor had repeatedly failed to provide the documents, information and planning details required for processing the layout plan. The authority warned that if the outstanding deficiencies were not addressed, the society’s request for approval would be treated as disposed of.

The scheme covers land in Mouzas Phag, Panwal and Bhokkar in Zone-IV of Islamabad. The CDA has sought a comprehensive set of documents from the society to determine the legal and planning status of the project.

These documents include ownership records, sanctioned mutations, identity documents of the sponsors, audited financial statements, land possession certificates, contour and khasra plans, a non-encumbrance certificate and a detailed layout plan concept report.

The authority has also directed the society to deposit Rs8.114 million as a scrutiny fee for processing the layout plan.

Alongside the administrative restrictions, the CDA has instructed its Enforcement and Building Control Directorates to take action against illegal buildings and structures within the scheme, including their demolition or removal in accordance with the applicable rules.

The Islamabad administration and police have also been asked to assist the CDA in ensuring compliance with the directives and preventing further unauthorised development or construction activity.

The authority further directed the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) to provide utility connections in the scheme only where such connections are supported by CDA-approved layout and building plans.

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Land records and property related services in Islamabad have been fully digitized through a unified digital platform, allowing citizens to access key services online while reducing reliance on traditional paper-based procedures.
The National Information Technology Board (NITB), in collaboration with the Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICTA), has introduced an end-to-end digital system for land records and property services across the federal capital.
The initiative is aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and security in property transactions while creating a more accessible system for citizens dealing with land ownership and registration matters.
Under the new mechanism, citizens can apply for and obtain their official Fard, or land ownership record, through their smartphones or at designated Citizen Facilitation Desks. The digital services are designed to remain available around the clock, providing citizens with an alternative to conventional manual procedures.
The system incorporates NADRA-based CNIC verification, biometric authentication, and one-time password (OTP) security to verify property owners' identities and strengthen protection against fraudulent transactions.
Officials said the verification mechanism is intended to ensure that property transactions are undertaken only after confirmation of the actual owner's identity and consent. The integration of identity verification is also expected to reduce the risk of impersonation, unauthorized alterations and third-party manipulation of land records.
The digitized platform will cover major property-related processes, including property sales, transfers and inheritance-related allocations. Information required for these transactions will be exchanged electronically among the relevant government departments, reducing dependence on physical files and repeated visits to government offices.
Another major feature is real-time tracking of land registry applications. Applicants will be able to monitor the progress of their cases from submission through completion, providing greater visibility into processing stages and helping reduce delays associated with manual procedures.
The authorities have also moved toward a more cashless property transaction system by integrating electronic stamp papers with OneLink for digital payments related to property transfers.
Officials said the broader objective is to establish a faster, more transparent and secure property services framework in Islamabad while limiting opportunities for unauthorized changes and cash-based corruption.
The digitization of land records is part of Islamabad's wider transition toward e-governance and digital public services. The Pak ID Mobile App is also being upgraded to allow citizens to register certain civil events, including births and marriages, remotely.
With the integration of land records, identity verification, digital payments and application tracking, the new system represents a significant shift from paper-based property administration toward a centralized digital framework for real estate and land-related services in the federal capital.