Islamabad Capital Territory

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan
The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has moved to accelerate work on its housing project as several pending matters near finalisation, paving the way for the scheme to enter its practical completion and implementation phase.
According to a press release, FGEHA Director General retired Captain Zafar Iqbal said the authority would extend all possible financial, technical and administrative support to ensure the timely and quality completion of the project.
He directed the officials concerned to expedite all development works through effective coordination, integrated planning and strict adherence to prescribed standards.
The DG stressed that timely completion of the project remains a priority and instructed relevant departments and officials to work in close coordination to resolve outstanding issues that could affect the pace of development.
Several pending matters relating to the project are expected to be finalised shortly, a development that is expected to facilitate the transition towards the implementation and completion phase.
Zafar Iqbal said FGEHA's objective was not limited to handing over possession of plots to allottees. Instead, the authority aims to develop a safe, attractive, sustainable and properly serviced residential environment with essential civic and basic amenities.
He emphasised that the quality of development work would remain a key priority throughout the project and said no compromise would be made on construction and infrastructure standards.
The authority will also focus on preserving the natural beauty of the project area while ensuring the provision of necessary infrastructure and essential services for future residents, he added.
The DG directed officials to maintain close oversight of ongoing development activities and ensure that work is carried out in accordance with approved plans and prescribed standards.
He said effective coordination among the departments concerned would be essential to avoid unnecessary delays and ensure that outstanding matters are addressed promptly.
FGEHA said its broader objective is to provide allottees with a well-planned residential environment rather than merely developed plots, with particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure, accessibility and essential amenities.
The authority reiterated its commitment to completing the project in a timely manner while maintaining development standards and ensuring that allottees receive a residential environment supported by the required infrastructure and services.

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan
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.