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September 21, 2026

National Real Estate News

Published: September 21, 2026 - 4:01 PM

Real Estate Tax Collection Falls 29% to Rs28 Billion in First Two Months of FY2026-27

▫️Real estate contributes less than one third of Rs 91 billion paid by salaried taxpayers, widening the gap in income tax contributions

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan
Income tax collection from Pakistan’s real estate sector fell sharply during the first two months of...

Published: September 21, 2026 - 3:01 PM

Pakistan Launches First 400 MW Electricity Wheeling Auction

▫️Government begins transition from single buyer model towards a competitive wholesale electricity market

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan
Pakistan has launched its first electricity wheeling auction, with 400 megawatts of power being offered in...

Published: September 21, 2026 - 2:01 PM

FGEHA Plans New Housing Schemes for Waiting-List Allottees

▫️Federal minister directs authorities to accelerate pending projects and provide possession to existing allottees at the earliest

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan
The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) is preparing to introduce new housing schemes for applicants...

Published: September 21, 2026 - 1:01 PM

SECP Proposes Key Reforms to Promote REITs and Broaden Investment Opportunities

▫️Loan tenure from related entities proposed to rise from 24 to 36 months, while REITs may be allowed to hold vacant land and plots for up to one year

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a set of key regulatory reforms...

Published: September 21, 2026 - 12:01 PM

Karachi Development Projects Accelerated as Sindh Minister Reviews Major Road Schemes

▫️Four major roads, Thado Nala bridge and Munawar Underpass reviewed as authorities ordered to speed up work and maintain construction quality

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has reviewed the progress of major road,...

Published: September 21, 2026 - 11:01 AM

CDA Cancels Centaurus Mall Temporary Site Permission, Orders Vacating of 8-Kanal Site

▫️Authority cites expired approval, unauthorised site use and Rs 48.45 million outstanding dues

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has cancelled the temporary site permission granted to the management of...

City and District Real Estate News

Islamabad Local News

Sep 21, 2026 - 04:48 PM

CDA Sets Groundbreaking Date for Rs1.45 Billion Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad

▫️Habib Construction Services awarded contract, with CDA targeting fast track completion within two months instead of the stipulated 90 days
Islamabad : ReNews Pakistan
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is set to begin construction of the long-awaited Kashmir Chowk Underpass...
Karachi Local News

Sep 21, 2026 - 04:03 PM

Shayan Iconic X GoldLine Launches on Main Tipu Sultan Road Karachi

▫️Commercial tower features four showrooms, 14 office floors, five parking levels and a rooftop recreation deck
Karachi | ReNews City Desk
Shayan Builders has launched Shayan Iconic X GoldLine Commercial Edition on Main Tipu Sultan Road...
Rawalpindi Local News

Sep 21, 2026 - 03:38 PM

Rawalpindi Opens New Parks as Government Pushes Expanded Recreational Facilities

▫️Work also under way on gas, water, electricity and sewerage infrastructure, alongside road and street rehabilitation projects
Rawalpindi : ReNews Pakistan
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said the government is expanding modern parks and...
Rawalpindi Local News

Sep 21, 2026 - 11:56 AM

Nine Major Roads in Rawalpindi Set for Rs1.6 Billion Rehabilitation

▫️Projects cover key routes across the garrison city, while three additional schemes await approval for reconstruction
Rawalpindi : ReNews Pakistan
The Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has approved the rehabilitation of nine major roads across the city...
Lahore Local News

Sep 21, 2026 - 11:29 AM

Park View City Lahore Unveils New Entrance to Boost Connectivity and Property Activity

▫️Residential and commercial opportunities showcased alongside exclusive event offers for prospective buyers and investors
Lahore : ReNews Pakistan
Park View City Lahore has unveiled a new entrance and access point as part of efforts...
Islamabad Local News

Sep 21, 2026 - 10:26 AM

CDA to Auction Five Prime Hotel Plots in Islamabad on September 26

▫️Flexible payment terms, early possession and rebates announced to attract local, overseas and international investors
Islamabad : ReNews Pakistan
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will hold an open auction of five prime hotel plots in...

Global Real Estate News

Published: September 21, 2026 - 12:40 PM

India's Emerging Real Estate Markets Record Significant Rise in Property Prices

▫️Residential property prices across 11 emerging markets including Chandigarh Tricity rose 63 percent between 2021 and 2026

Chandigarh | ReNews International Desk News
India's emerging real estate markets have recorded a significant rise in residential property prices...


Published: September 21, 2026 - 11:39 AM

UK Property Asking Prices Rise for the First Time Since May

▫️Prices Increase 0.7 Percent in September, While Annual Prices Remain Lower

London | ReNews International Desk News
British property sellers increased their asking prices for the first time since May, according...


Published: September 21, 2026 - 11:14 AM

Rental Housing Shortage Intensifies Across Paris and Major French Cities

▫️Rising Demand and Declining Availability Put Pressure on Tenants Across Income Groups

Paris | ReNews International Desk News
France is facing a severe rental housing shortage, with Paris and major cities including...


Corporate Real Estate News

Published: September 19, 2026 - 12:42 PM

Lahore Global Village Opens for Retail Leasing, Special Discount Available Until October 15

▫️CBD Punjab opens Johar Town development for commercial occupancy, with premium retail shops and kiosks available for lease

Lahore | ReNews PakistanThe Punjab Central Business District Development Authority...

Published: September 19, 2026 - 12:35 PM

Burj Quaid Bookings Open, Corporate Offices Available at Rs 55,000 per Square Foot

▫️941 foot project in DHA City Karachi offers a 23 quarterly instalment payment plan, with apartments in the 82 storey development starting at Rs 17.8 million

Karachi | ReNews PakistanABS Developers has opened bookings for Burj...

Published: September 17, 2026 - 4:08 PM

IMARAT Reconfirms August 14, 2027 Opening Date For Courtyard By Marriott Islamabad

▫️200 suite international hotel in G 11 Markaz to introduce a new hospitality destination in the capital

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanIMARAT has reconfirmed August 14, 2027 as...

Published: September 17, 2026 - 11:34 AM

China to Help Pakistan Establish AI Based Law Enforcement Center

▫️New initiative aims to strengthen security cooperation through artificial intelligence technology and advanced law enforcement solutions

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanChina will support Pakistan in establishing a...

Published: September 14, 2026 - 3:22 PM

DHA Multan Partners with UBL Ameen to Offer Shariah Compliant Housing Finance

▫️New banking facility will cover plot purchases, completed homes and residential construction, subject to applicant eligibility and bank approval

Multan | ReNews PakistanDHA Multan has entered into a strategic...

Published: September 12, 2026 - 12:44 PM

J.P. Morgan Completes $1.1 Billion Real Estate Fund

▫️U.S. Net Lease Real Estate Fund II Attracts Strong Institutional Investor Interest

New York | ReNews International Desk NewsJ.

Published: September 12, 2026 - 12:41 PM

Broadcom Buys Back California Corporate Campus for $325 Million

▫️Irvine Campus Returns to Company Ownership as Corporates Treat Office Properties as Long Term Assets

Irvine | ReNews International Desk NewsUS technology company Broadcom has...

Published: September 11, 2026 - 11:25 AM

Cherat Cement Intends to Acquire at Least 30% Stake in Nimir Industrial Chemicals

▫️Public announcement of intention submitted through KTrade Securities, subject to regulatory approvals and due diligence

Karachi | ReNews PakistanCherat Cement Company Limited has announced its...

Published: September 11, 2026 - 10:37 AM

Thatta Cement Confirms In Principle Understanding on PC Hotels Restructuring

▫️Final terms and definitive agreements on Pakistan Services Limited restructuring still pending

Karachi | ReNews PakistanThatta Cement Company Limited has confirmed that...

Published: September 10, 2026 - 4:14 PM

Japanese Investment Drives New 230 Plus Home Development in Australia

▫️Mitsubishi Estate Asia partners with Australian developer Abadeen on residential projects targeting first home buyers

Illawarra | ReNews International Desk NewsJapan’s Mitsubishi Estate Asia has...

Published: September 9, 2026 - 10:21 AM

Opening Corporate Bank Accounts Becomes Easier for New Companies as SECP, Askari Bank Complete Digital Integration

▫️Askari Bank becomes the first commercial bank to establish a direct connection with SECP’s corporate registry system

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan...

Published: September 7, 2026 - 3:15 PM

Pearl Continental Hotels Owner PSL Says Shareholding Dispute Remains Unresolved, Cases Pending Before IHC

▫️The company states that any development requiring disclosure under relevant laws and regulations would be communicated to the Pakistan Stock Exchange

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan Services Limited (PSL) has clarified that...

Published: September 5, 2026 - 3:39 PM

Five PC Hotels Proposed to Be Split Between Thatta Cement and Fauji Foundation

▫️Proposed out of court settlement could transfer PC Karachi and Rawalpindi to Thatta Cement, while Lahore, Bhurban and Muzaffarabad may go to Fauji Foundation

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan Services Limited, the owner and operator...

Published: September 5, 2026 - 12:39 PM

Pakistan Cement Dispatches Decline 0.7% Amid Regional Market Divergence

▫️Northern region records a 9.43% decline while southern mills post 22.97% growth; cumulative dispatches for July August remain 2.80% higher

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan’s cement dispatches declined marginally by 0.

Published: September 4, 2026 - 3:27 PM

Standard Chartered, Dolmen Group Partner to Offer Rs 5 Million Savings at Grove Residency Karachi

▫️Eligible buyers to gain access to financing solutions and purchase benefits, including Standard Chartered Saadiq Home Finance

Karachi | ReNews PakistanStandard Chartered Bank Pakistan and Dolmen Group...

Published: September 4, 2026 - 3:23 PM

Bank Makramah Completes Rs 12 Billion Sale of Cullinan Tower in Karachi

▫️Major corporate real estate transaction finalized in Clifton, with sale proceeds expected to strengthen the bank’s financial position

Karachi | ReNews PakistanBank Makramah Limited has completed the sale...

Published: August 31, 2026 - 12:23 PM

Blackstone Offers to Sell Up to 25.03 Percent Stake in India’s Knowledge Realty Trust

▫️Maximum transaction value could reach $1.26 billion as major institutional investors continue to recycle capital across Asian commercial real estate

Bengaluru | ReNews International Desk NewsBlackstone has proposed to sell...

Published: August 29, 2026 - 4:14 PM

2,500 Illegal Petrol Pumps Shut Down Across Pakistan

▫️Government steps up action against fuel smuggling through digital monitoring, GIS tagging and GPS tracking of petroleum shipments

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanAuthorities have shut down 2,500 illegal petrol...

Published: August 28, 2026 - 11:08 AM

Major Development in U.S. Online Property Market as FTC and Five States Reach Settlement with Zillow and Redfin

▫️Redfin Required to Resume Independent Rental Advertising Services Under Settlement

Washington | ReNews International Desk NewsA legal dispute between Zillow...

Published: August 28, 2026 - 9:20 AM

DG Khan Cement Posts Highest Ever Annual Profit of Rs. 11.4 Billion

▫️Earnings per share rise 32 percent in FY26 as stronger local sales better pricing and lower finance costs lift profitability

Karachi | ReNews PakistanDG Khan Cement Company Limited has posted...

Published: August 25, 2026 - 2:29 PM

Global Luxury Property Brand Enters Abu Dhabi, Eyes Growing Real Estate Market

▫️Christie’s International Real Estate launches a new agency in Abu Dhabi as growing activity in the city’s property market attracts increasing international attention

Abu Dhabi | RE News International Desk NewsChristie’s International Real...

Published: August 25, 2026 - 2:09 PM

Lahore High Court Declares Disconnection of Domestic Electricity Connection for Recovery of Industrial Dues Illegal

▫️Court directs authorities to hear the petitioner and decide the matter according to law, while restraining them from taking any coercive action

Lahore | RE News PakistanThe Lahore High Court has declared...

Published: August 24, 2026 - 12:51 PM

President Zardari Orders FBR to Implement Corporate Taxpayer Favorable ADRC Ruling

Presidential decision sets aside positions taken by FTO and FBR, directing implementation of dispute resolution committee’s decision in favor of corporate taxpayer

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPresident Asif Ali Zardari has directed the...

Published: August 24, 2026 - 12:12 PM

Major Step Toward FESCO, GEPCO and IESCO Privatisation as Restructuring Plan Gets Approval

▫️Cabinet Committee on Privatisation approves transfer of land assets of three Batch

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Cabinet Committee on Privatisation has approved...

Published: August 22, 2026 - 12:14 PM

Nvidia Invests in Data Centre Developer as AI Race Shifts to Land and Power

▫️Chip giants take minority stake in US based Cloverleaf Infrastructure, which develops powered, construction-ready sites for large AI data centres

Washington | ReNews International Desk NewsNvidia has made a minority...

Published: August 22, 2026 - 12:12 PM

Globe Residency REIT Revenue Nears Rs 4.8 Billion, Announces 40 Percent Cash Dividend

▫️Naya Nazimabad linked REIT reports net profit of around Rs 578 million and declares Rs 4 per unit payout for FY2026

Karachi | ReNews PakistanGlobe Residency REIT, linked to the Globe...

Published: August 21, 2026 - 11:33 AM

Deutsche Bank Signs 15 Year Lease for Five Floors at YY London in Canary Wharf

▫️German banking group strengthens its London office presence with major Canary Wharf deal as it prepares to relocate teams from 10 Upper Bank Street

London | ReNews International Desk NewsGerman banking group Deutsche Bank...

Published: August 20, 2026 - 3:01 PM

International Steels Plans Exit from Leading Construction and Design Firm Chenoy Engineering, Recommends Sale of 17% Stake for Rs 350 Million

▫️Board proposes sale of 4.845 million shares at Rs
72.24 each; transaction requires shareholder approval at AGM on October 5 and necessary regulatory clearances

Karachi | ReNews PakistanInternational Steels Limited has recommended the sale...

Published: August 19, 2026 - 12:42 PM

Goldman Sachs Expands Real Estate Business with $410 Million LCN Capital Deal

▫️Wall Street giant agrees to acquire LCN Capital Partners, strengthening its position in sale leaseback and net lease commercial properties

New York | ReNews International Desk NewsGoldman Sachs is expanding...

Published: August 18, 2026 - 4:50 PM

Government Moves to Clarify Telecom Right of Way Rules, Protect Property Owners

▫️Proposed amendments to Pakistan Telecommunication Reorganization Act 2026 seek clearer rules for telecom infrastructure on public and private property, including consent, compensation and restoration requirements

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe federal government is moving to overhaul...

Published: August 18, 2026 - 4:48 PM

Punjab Moves to Revise Rules for New Industries, Expansion of Existing Units

▫️Draft Punjab Industries Control Amendment Ordinance 2026 sent to provincial cabinet, proposing a streamlined approval process for establishing new industries and expanding existing industrial units

Lahore | ReNews PakistanThe Punjab government has initiated preparations for...

Published: August 18, 2026 - 2:26 PM

DCR Pays Additional Rs0.66 Per Unit Final Cash Dividend for FY2026

▫️Dolmen City REIT’s total distribution for the financial year reaches Rs2.58 per unit after final 6.6% cash dividend

Karachi | ReNews PakistanDolmen City REIT (DCR) has paid a...

Published: August 17, 2026 - 5:21 PM

Solar Adoption Reshapes Pakistan’s Power Business Model as Grid Demand Falls 8.66 Percent

▫️Households and businesses increasingly shift to self generated solar power, cutting electricity sales at distribution companies and raising the capacity payment burden on remaining grid consumers

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan’s rapidly expanding solar market is beginning...

Published: August 17, 2026 - 2:18 PM

Ghani Global Takes Major Step Towards Moving Real Estate Assets Into REIT Structure

▫️Shareholders approve restructuring scheme involving Ghani Global Holdings, G3 REIT Management, G3 Properties and G3 Homes; implementation remains subject to Lahore High Court and regulatory approvals

Lahore | ReNews PakistanGhani Global Holdings Limited has taken a...

Published: August 13, 2026 - 11:27 AM

Arif Habib Dolmen Opens Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT to Investors

▫️Offer for sale sets price band at Rs18 to Rs23 per share, with total issue size expected between Rs793 million and Rs1.01 billion

Karachi | ReNews PakistanArif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited (AHDRML)...

Published: August 12, 2026 - 4:19 PM

Kohinoor Textile Mills to Install 48.36MW Battery Storage System and Additional 9.34MW Solar Plant

▫️Company approves both energy projects, with commercial operations expected to begin in the final month of the second quarter of FY2026-27

Lahore | ReNews PakistanKohinoor Textile Mills has approved the installation...

Published: August 12, 2026 - 3:43 PM

FBR Signals Further Corporate Tax Relief as Super Tax Comes Under Review

▫️Businesses seek lower taxes, simpler audits and broader tax base as industry warns high costs and fiscal pressures are discouraging investment and forcing companies to scale back operations

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has...

Published: August 11, 2026 - 5:33 PM

Attock Cement Explores Potential Merger With Fauji Cement in Major Industry Consolidation Move

▫️ACPL board authorises management to assess feasibility and structure of proposed merger with Fauji Cement before submitting recommendations for final consideration

Karachi | ReNews PakistanAttock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) has taken...

Published: August 11, 2026 - 4:08 PM

ONGC and Shell Sign Pact for Deepwater Exploration and LNG Sourcing

▫️Companies to assess joint opportunities in deepwater and ultra deepwater oil and gas blocks while also exploring LNG sourcing to strengthen energy security

New Delhi | ReNews International Desk NewsIndia's state owned Oil...

Published: August 11, 2026 - 3:36 PM

Pakistan Moves to Redesign Islamabad Real Estate Regulation as New RERA Framework Comes Under Review

▫️Government reviews existing law, institutional responsibilities and regulatory arrangements as sub committee is given 20 days to recommend legal options

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe federal government has accelerated work on...

Published: August 10, 2026 - 2:59 PM

Persimmon Raises 2026 Homebuilding Target to Around 12,500 Completions

▫️Builder warns higher construction costs could create £40 million to £50 million of additional pressure over the next 18 months

London | ReNews International Desk NewsBritish housebuilder Persimmon has raised...

Published: August 8, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Mari Energies Annual Profit Crosses Rs 87 Billion as Quarterly Earnings Hit Record High

▫️Company posts record Rs 37.46 billion profit in final quarter of FY26, up 99 percent from the same period last year

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanMari Energies Limited posted a strong financial...

Published: August 8, 2026 - 12:38 PM

Nvidia Plans Up to $3 Billion Investment in Stargate Data Centre Developer Lancium

▫️Reported deal includes an initial $2 billion investment for roughly 20 percent stake, with another $1 billion linked to performance targets

Texas | ReNews International Desk NewsNvidia is planning to invest...

Published: August 7, 2026 - 4:31 PM

Sapphire Fibres Joins Nishat Group in Race to Acquire FESCO

▫️Sapphire Fibres board approves participation in FESCO privatisation process after obtaining qualification documents from the Privatisation Commission

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanSapphire Fibres Limited has entered the bidding...

Published: August 7, 2026 - 12:26 PM

India: Property Share Investment Trust Prepares Rs 485 Crore Commercial Real Estate IPO

▫️Fourth Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust includes two high grade office towers in Noida, with units proposed to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange

New Delhi | ReNews International Desk NewsProperty Share Investment Trust...

Published: August 6, 2026 - 3:56 PM

Nishat Group Consortium Enters Race for FESCO Privatisation as Pakistan Advances Power Sector Reforms

▫️Seven company consortium led by Pakgen Limited seeks pre qualification to participate in the government's planned divestment of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanA consortium of leading companies from the...

Published: August 6, 2026 - 11:35 AM

US to Invest in Pakistan’s Mining Sector for Upgrading Defense, Battery Tech

▫️American companies are assessing opportunities in copper, antimony and tungsten, with potential investments ranging from small mineral trading operations to major mining projects

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanUnited States companies are exploring investment opportunities...

Published: August 6, 2026 - 11:03 AM

UAE Firm to Buy Chinese Stake in Masood Textile Mills

▫️Two Chinese shareholders will sell a combined 18.31 percent stake to Velora Global Ventures through phased quarterly transactions over approximately three years

Faisalabad | ReNews PakistanTwo Chinese shareholders of Masood Textile Mills...

Published: August 5, 2026 - 12:29 PM

American Logistics Real Estate Company Prologis Agrees £14 Billion Acquisition of SEGRO in Major European Logistics Real Estate Merger

▫️Deal will give the US company access to more than 117 million square feet of warehouses, logistics facilities and data infrastructure across Europe, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals

London | ReNews International Desk NewsUS logistics real estate company...

Published: August 5, 2026 - 12:07 PM

OGDCL Signs Agreement With PINSTECH to Develop Indigenous Technology for Extracting Lithium Discovered in Sindh

▫️Tests at the Wahid Bakhsh Well in Khairpur found 275 milligrams of lithium per litre as the company prepares to examine up to 10 more wells and assess commercial potential

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanOil and Gas Development Company Limited has...

Published: August 4, 2026 - 3:53 PM

OGDCL Signs Technology Agreement with Canadian Oil Tools Company

▫️Synergetic Oil Tools’ Passive Energy Tool technology will be deployed to improve heavy crude oil production and reduce operating costs

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanOil and Gas Development Company Limited has...

Published: August 4, 2026 - 3:13 PM

J.K. Spinning Mills Completes 8 MW Solar Expansion to Reduce Energy Costs

▫️Textile manufacturer expects the additional renewable capacity to deliver electricity savings, lower carbon emissions and strengthen operational stability

Faisalabad | ReNews PakistanJ.K. Spinning Mills Limited has completed the...

Published: August 4, 2026 - 12:17 PM

Pakistan’s Cement Dispatches Rise 6 Percent in July as Domestic Demand Offsets Export Decline

▫️Local cement sales jump 17.28 percent to 3.77 million tons, reflecting stronger construction activity at the start of the new fiscal year

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan’s cement industry recorded a strong recovery...

Published: August 3, 2026 - 5:05 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Digitally Inaugurates Nestlé Biomass Steam Plant in Sheikhupura

▫️State of the art facility will use nearly 72,000 tonnes of agricultural residue annually as fuel and is expected to save around $2.15 million each year

Lahore | ReNews PakistanPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has...

Published: August 3, 2026 - 11:48 AM

Jabal Omar’s Financial Performance Improves as Saudi Property Developer’s Shares Rise 2.5 Percent

▫️Company reports SAR 158.13 million second quarter profit, reversing a SAR 42.06 million loss recorded during the same period last year

Riyadh | ReNews International Desk NewsJabal Omar Development Company, which...

Published: August 3, 2026 - 11:35 AM

Brookfield Properties Rebrands Globally as Real Estate Business Adopts BGRE Name

▫️New identity will represent the company’s worldwide platform covering offices, logistics, hotels, residential properties, retail destinations and mixed use developments

New York | ReNews International Desk NewsBrookfield Properties has changed...

Published: August 3, 2026 - 10:38 AM

BankIslami Announces Public Auction of More Than 100 Kanals of Real Estate Assets

Residential and commercial properties to be sold on an “as is” basis, with sealed bids to be submitted by August 10, 2026

Karachi | ReNews PakistanBankIslami Pakistan Limited has announced the sale...

Published: August 1, 2026 - 2:23 PM

Indian Mining Giant Vedanta Decides to Separate Its Real Estate Business

▫️Twenty two assets, including 2,200 acres of industrial land and residential and commercial buildings, will be transferred to Vedanta Property Platforms Limited

Mumbai | ReNews International Desk NewsIndian mining and metals major...

Published: July 31, 2026 - 1:03 PM

Real Estate CEOs Conference: High Rise Development Essential for Pakistan’s Urban Future

▫️Housing policy, urban planning, investment, regulatory reforms and public private cooperation discussed

Lahore | ReNews PakistanPunjab Minister for Housing, Urban Development and...

Published: July 31, 2026 - 11:58 AM

Saudi Falcon Vision Group Eyes Investment in Industrial, Real Estate and Other Sectors Up to $10 Billion in Pakistan

Group explores opportunities in infrastructure, construction, technology and industry as proposals emerge for a modern shopping mall in Chakwal and a Gandhara Club near Taxila

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanJeddah based Falcon Vision Group has expressed...

Published: July 30, 2026 - 4:54 PM

SECP Imposes Rs 4.73 Billion in Penalties for Corporate Violations from February to June

▫️The enforcement actions include penalty orders against three companies and their directors for involvement in illegal deposit taking activities

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan...

Published: July 30, 2026 - 11:42 AM

Pakistan Offers Kazakhstan Access to Three Major Ports, Opening New Logistics and Coastal Free Zone Investment Opportunities

▫️Karachi Port, Port Qasim and Gwadar proposed as transit hubs for Central Asia, with joint ventures sought in shipping, cargo handling, warehousing and trade services

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan has offered Kazakhstan access to Karachi...

Published: July 30, 2026 - 10:57 AM

Challenge Special Economic Zone Near Lahore Secures Financing from Six Financial Institutions

▫️Export focused industrial project aims to attract investment, expand manufacturing, promote technology transfer and create employment opportunities

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe first phase of the Challenge Special...

Published: July 29, 2026 - 5:08 PM

OGDC Finds Promising Lithium Concentrations in Sindh Geothermal Well

▫️Commercially recoverable resources could support electric vehicle batteries, energy storage projects and Pakistan’s emerging critical minerals industry

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Oil and Gas Development Company Limited...

Published: July 29, 2026 - 11:50 AM

Euromoney Names Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Best Bank for Mortgages and Home Loans

▫️Award recognises tailored home financing solutions, digital convenience and support throughout the home ownership journey

Karachi | ReNews PakistanStandard Chartered Pakistan has been named Pakistan’s...

Published: July 28, 2026 - 11:55 AM

East Midlands Leads UK Logistics Market With 38 Percent of National Take Up in First Half of 2026

▫️Region records 5.8 million square feet of warehouse and logistics activity across 23 properties, representing a 137 percent annual increase

London | ReNews International Desk NewsThe East Midlands emerged as...

Published: July 28, 2026 - 11:37 AM

OpenAI Leases Dublin’s Tropical Fruit Warehouse for New European Union Headquarters

▫️Artificial intelligence company will relocate to the 88,000 square foot office by late 2026 and create 250 new jobs over the next two years

Dublin | ReNews International Desk NewsOpenAI, the United States based...

Published: July 27, 2026 - 2:44 PM

Indian Company Acquires Land in Mumbai for Residential Development

▫️Land purchased for approximately INR 110.75 crore as the company seeks to expand in the city’s high value and high demand property market

Mumbai | ReNews International Desk NewsIndian real estate company Prestige...

Published: July 27, 2026 - 12:08 PM

Sixth and Final Tower Launched at Chelsea Branded Residential Project in Dubai

▫️First five towers sold as sea view apartments enter the market with prices starting at approximately $697,000

Dubai | ReNews International Desk NewsDubai based real estate developer...

Published: July 25, 2026 - 2:30 PM

Karachi: Zong, WWF and ISPES Launch Hawks Bay Beach Cleanup Drive for a Cleaner and Greener Pakistan

▫️Marking the conclusion of the Plastic Free July campaign, employees, volunteers and environmental advocates collected plastic waste and other litter from Karachi's coastline

Karachi | ReNews PakistanZong, one of Pakistan’s leading technology services...

Published: July 24, 2026 - 3:30 PM

Pakistan to Establish First EASA Standard Aircraft Maintenance Hub at Islamabad International Airport

▫️European standard Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility will reduce reliance on overseas aircraft servicing and strengthen Pakistan’s aviation industry

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan is set to establish its first...

Published: July 23, 2026 - 3:21 PM

AI Driven Data Centre Demand Lifts Singapore Keppel REIT Income by 18.5 Per Cent

▫️Modern data centers are now increasingly important area of investment in both the real estate and technology sectors

Singapore | ReNews International Desk NewsSingapore based Keppel Data Centre...

Published: July 23, 2026 - 2:56 PM

Pakistan’s First Shariah Compliant Hotel REIT Launched

▫️A 139 room international brand hotel will be developed in Hyderabad under environmentally responsible construction standards

Hyderabad | ReNews PakistanJS Investments has launched Pakistan’s first Shariah...

Published: July 22, 2026 - 3:22 PM

Kuwaiti Company KUFPEC Ready to Expand Oil and Gas Exploration in Pakistan

▫️Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company expresses interest in increasing investment and launching new projects, while the government assures full support

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanKuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company, commonly known...

Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:23 PM

The Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority Seeks Housing and Urban Development Proposals from Private Companies

▫️Investors and developers invited to propose public private partnership projects in housing, transport, tourism and other sectors

Lahore | ReNews PakistanThe Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority has...

Published: July 18, 2026 - 12:40 PM

US: Four Corners Property Trust Acquires 102 Veterinary Properties for $268 Million

▫️Mission Pet Health will remain the long term tenant as the transaction expands FCPT’s investment in medical real estate

Washington DC | ReNews International Desk NewsFour Corners Property Trust...

Published: July 17, 2026 - 11:45 AM

Questions Raised Over Rs20 Billion E Gate Project as Transparency International Urges PM to Suspend Contract and Order Investigation

▫️Pakistan Airports Authority allegedly abandoned competitive tendering in favour of awarding the contract to a single private company, prompting calls for a high level investigation into possible procurement law violations, the letter states

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanFresh concerns have emerged over corporate governance,...

Published: July 16, 2026 - 12:30 PM

Over 37,000 Retail Branches and Outlets Connected to FBR POS System

▫️More than 13,400 retailers, restaurants and textile and leather businesses integrated for digital sales reporting

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Federal Board of Revenue has integrated...

Published: July 16, 2026 - 12:23 PM

Islamabad Airport Outsourcing Process Begins as Pakistan Signs ADB Agreement

▫️Asian Development Bank appointed financial and transaction adviser as government targets completion within nine months

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan has formally appointed the Asian Development...

Published: July 15, 2026 - 2:54 PM

Bank Alfalah Launches Urban Forestry Project in Karachi in Partnership with Indus Earth Trust

▫️Initiative aims to improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts as Bank Alfalah’s green financing reaches PKR 24 billion

Karachi | ReNews PakistanBank Alfalah has partnered with the Karachi...

Published: July 14, 2026 - 4:35 PM

Nishat Group Acquires Controlling Stake in Rafhan Maize in Historic Rs66 Billion Deal

▫️Dada Partners advises on Pakistan’s largest private cross border acquisition of a listed company, excluding privatisations

Karachi | ReNews PakistanNishat Group has acquired a controlling stake...

Published: July 14, 2026 - 4:33 PM

Karachi’s Historic Cotton Exchange Remains Sealed Despite Court Order

▫️KCA expresses concern over non implementation of Sindh High Court ruling as administrative operations remain suspended for seven months

Karachi | ReNews PakistanKarachi’s historic Cotton Exchange Building remains sealed...

Published: July 14, 2026 - 4:30 PM

Kohat Cement Denies Reports of Court Halt on 28.5MW Coal Power Project

▫️Peshawar High Court has not suspended construction, while plant operations will remain subject to Environmental Protection Agency approval

Peshawar | ReNews PakistanKohat Cement Company Limited has rejected reports...

Published: July 13, 2026 - 11:47 AM

Govt Begins Process to Appoint Financial Adviser for State Life Insurance Privatisation

▫️Privatisation Commission invites technical and financial proposals as local and international firms and consortiums are given until August 13, 2026, to submit bids

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Privatisation Commission has taken the first...

Published: July 11, 2026 - 2:20 PM

ADB Appointed Financial Adviser for Outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport

▫️Privatisation Commission Board approves transaction advisory agreement as airport operations are set to be handed over to a qualified private sector operator under a long term concession framework

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Privatisation Commission Board has approved the...

Published: July 10, 2026 - 11:21 AM

Construction Revival Lifts Pakistan’s Cement Dispatches to 50.58 Million Tons

▫️Local sales rise nearly 10% in FY26 as lower interest rates and stronger construction activity drive demand; industry expects further growth in FY27

Karachi | ReNews PakistanPakistan’s cement industry recorded a strong recovery...

Published: July 6, 2026 - 5:55 PM

SIFC Facilitation Paves Way for $700 Million Investment in Cement Sector

▫️Seven new cement plant projects approved under fast track policy as Lucky Cement’s annual production capacity rises to 15.6 million tons

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Special Investment Facilitation Council, SIFC, is...

Published: July 4, 2026 - 11:26 AM

Need for New Industrial Zones Around Lahore Gains Importance

▫️Lahore Chamber has urged the Punjab Small Industries Corporation to develop fully serviced and affordable industrial areas, saying relocation of industries is not possible without proper facilities

Lahore | ReNews PakistanThe Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

Published: July 4, 2026 - 11:20 AM

Shandong Group Offers Major Investment in Pakistan’s Energy Sector

▫️Chinese company shows interest in oil and gas production, refinery upgrades, local manufacturing of energy equipment, offshore projects, sulfur processing plant and energy cities

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanChinese company Shandong Group has expressed interest...

Published: July 3, 2026 - 5:52 PM

Punjab Small Industries Corporation to Establish New Industrial Estate in Lahore

▫️The 130 acre project at Kot Pindi Das will offer 364 industrial plots through balloting

Lahore | ReNews PakistanThe Punjab Small Industries Corporation has decided...

Published: July 2, 2026 - 12:16 PM

Nishat Group Completes Acquisition of 73.9 Percent Controlling Stake in Rafhan Maize

▫️Deal ends Ingredion’s decades long control of Pakistan’s leading corn refining company after receiving regulatory approval from the Competition Commission of Pakistan

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanNishat Group has successfully completed the acquisition...

Published: July 1, 2026 - 11:22 AM

Pakistan Signs MoU With Chinese Firm for Lithium Ion Battery Production

▫️Agreement between Saigols Group and Hebei Juhang Energy Technology Group to promote energy storage systems and EV charging infrastructure in Pakistan

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Published: June 30, 2026 - 2:27 PM

Nishat Chunian Approves Winding Up of Property Subsidiary and Sale of Gulberg II Lahore Land

▫️Winding up of Nishat Chunian Properties and the sale of 8 kanals, 7 marlas and 155 square feet of freehold land in Lahore approved

Lahore | ReNews PakistanMembers of Nishat Chunian Limited have approved...

Published: June 29, 2026 - 12:28 PM

112 billion Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Finance Pakistan Railways’ ML-3 Revival Project

▫️Planning Commission raises concerns over lump-sum repayment, high security cost and long-term financial risks of the project

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan Railways’ plan to revive the 996-kilometre...

Published: June 25, 2026 - 10:06 PM

Amazon Announces Major $48 Billion Investment in India Over Five Years

▫️Plan aims to expand data center capacity in Mumbai and Hyderabad, create millions of jobs and support small businesses through digital services

Mumbai | ReNews International Desk NewsGlobal technology giant Amazon has...

Published: June 24, 2026 - 4:06 PM

Jamshoro Power Plant Conversion to Thar Coal Expected to Save $3.24 Billion

▫️Feasibility study projects foreign exchange savings of $2.11 billion over 26 years

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanA new feasibility study presented to the...

Published: June 22, 2026 - 5:36 PM

India: Tech Mahindra Leases 397,000 Square Feet of Office Space in Hyderabad

▫️The long term deal at Aparna Technopolis in Kondapur covers four floors, with an initial monthly rent of INR 30.6 million.

Hyderabad | ReNews International Desk NewsTech Mahindra, the Indian IT...

Published: June 20, 2026 - 4:28 PM

OGDCL’s Stake in Qadirpur Gas Field Rises to 82.99%

▫️Company acquires an additional 7.99% working interest from KUFPEC Pakistan B.V.

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanOil and Gas Development Company Limited has...

Published: June 20, 2026 - 3:23 PM

Rs4.88 Billion Allocated for Special Economic Zone on Pakistan Steel Mills Land

▫️Nearly 6,400 acres in Karachi earmarked for the Karachi Industrial Park Federal Special Economic Zone.

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe federal government has allocated Rs 4.88...

Published: June 20, 2026 - 9:35 AM

Government to Review Telecom Bill After Concerns Over Private Property Rights

▫️Underground cable clauses likely to remain unchanged, while above ground infrastructure rules may be revised before Senate approval

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe federal government has decided to review...

Published: June 19, 2026 - 12:47 PM

Government Suspends 5% Tariff Increase at Karachi Port

▫️Importers and exporters expected to receive Rs 500 million in relief; decision to halt tariff increase may ease pressure on businesses, with lower operating costs expected, say experts

Karachi | ReNews PakistanThe government has suspended a proposed 5...

Published: June 18, 2026 - 12:38 PM

Proposed Cut in Deemed Duty Puts $6 Billion Refinery Upgrade Plan Back in Trouble

▫️Proposed reduction goes against the Brownfield Refinery Policy and may put investment in upgrade projects at risk, refinery owners say

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanPakistan’s long delayed $6 billion refinery upgrade...

Published: June 17, 2026 - 11:43 AM

Punjab proposes higher sales tax on card and digital payments at restaurants

▫️A 16 percent tax will apply to other payment methods, while the proposed move is expected to boost revenue and promote documentation of restaurant sales

Lahore | ReNews PakistanThe Punjab government has proposed a revised...

Published: June 16, 2026 - 6:04 PM

Pakistan Plans to Establish First Modern Greenfield Refinery in Hub at a Cost of $4.5 Billion

▫️SPEC Refinery project will strengthen energy security and help reduce reliance on imported refined petroleum products

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Pakistan is set to establish its...

Published: June 16, 2026 - 3:04 PM

Chinese Consortium Set to Increase Investment in Pakistan’s Capital Market Infrastructure

▫️Approval also granted to manage Pakistan Stock Exchange properties through a separate company under the Real Estate Investment Trust model

Islamabad | ReNews PakistanThe Chinese strategic shareholders of the Pakistan...

Published: June 15, 2026 - 2:15 PM

Budget a Positive Step Toward Economic Stabilisation and Growth: Pakistan Business Council

▫️The business body has termed policy stability and continued focus on structural reforms essential for sustaining growth

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) welcomed...

Published: June 13, 2026 - 5:56 PM

New Mountain Capital to Buy Asset Living in Over $2 Billion Real Estate Deal

▫️The deal highlights growing private equity interest in residential property management and rental housing assets

New York | ReNews International Desk News Private equity firm...

Published: June 10, 2026 - 11:20 AM

Ignite Signs Agreement to Establish National Incubation Center in Sialkot

▫️New incubation center will support startups in sports tech, surgical technologies, e-commerce, AI, Industry and export focused innovation

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Ignite, operating under the Ministry of...

Published: June 6, 2026 - 5:04 PM

Federal Special Economic Zone Spread Over 500 Acres in Karachi to Be Completed by December

▫️Rs7 Billion Allocated for the Modern Industrial Zone at Port Qasim, Rs1.5 Billion Already Spent, Says Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Federal Minister for Planning, Development and...

Published: June 6, 2026 - 10:46 AM

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Major Investment Agreements in Real Estate, Ports, Motorways and Minerals

▫️Agreement also reached on the construction of the Hyderabad Karachi Motorway, while Saudi investors were briefed on opportunities in the power sector, transmission lines, smart metering, petroleum and minerals

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed...

Published: June 6, 2026 - 6:10 AM

Gul Ahmed Energy Group Venture to Build Pakistan’s Largest Data Centre With $230 Million Investment

▫️Project could attract up to $600 million in investment over the next three to four years as demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and local data services rises

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan Quantum Global Data Centre, a venture...

Published: June 5, 2026 - 9:33 AM

Pakistan’s First Coal Based Fertilizer Plant Under CPEC Welcomed, $1.12 Billion Investment Termed Game Changer

▫️Fertilizer plant is not merely an industrial project but a strategic investment in Pakistan’s agricultural future: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of...

Published: June 4, 2026 - 5:37 PM

Meezan Bank Disburses Rs1 Billion in Loans Under Apna Ghar Scheme

▫️Major milestone achieved under Easy Home Housing Finance Home ownership made easier for middle income households

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Meezan Bank’s Easy Home Housing Finance...

Published: June 1, 2026 - 11:31 AM

Traders Oppose Proposed Asan Tax Scheme, Warn of Double Taxation Burden

▫️Traders’ leader Naeem Mir says a new scheme after the failure of Tajir Dost would create confrontation between tax officials and businessmen

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Anjuman e Tajiran has strongly opposed...

Published: May 25, 2026 - 12:39 PM

Hashoo Group Real Estate Division, Mujahid Properties Sign MoU for 16 Sina Project in Islamabad

▫️Joint venture will develop a landmark high rise project in New Blue Area with retail, offices, serviced apartments and penthouses

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Hashoo Group Real Estate Division and...

Published: May 22, 2026 - 12:31 PM

Nishat Group Rejects Rumors of Ownership Change and Redevelopment Plans After Rafhan Maize Deal

▫️Mian Mohammad Mansha says no proposal regarding ownership restructuring or property redevelopment has been approved or is under consideration

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan The Nishat Group has strongly rejected...

Published: May 12, 2026 - 9:50 AM

Chinese Dongjin Group to Set Up $15 Million Lithium Battery Plant in Faisalabad

▫️New facility in Allama Iqbal Industrial City expected to support Pakistan’s growing demand for batteries amid rapid expansion of EVs and solar energy systems

Faisalabad | ReNews Pakistan China’s Dongjin Group is set to...

Published: May 12, 2026 - 9:27 AM

Iranian Trade Delegation Arrives in Gwadar to Explore Investment, Transit Trade and Logistics Cooperation

▫️High level team from Chabahar Free Zone Organization visits Gwadar on invitation of Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Gwadar | ReNews Pakistan A high level Iranian trade delegation...

Published: May 6, 2026 - 3:55 PM

Dubai Islamic Bank Closes $76 Million Financing for Attock Cement Acquisition

▫️Fauji Cement and Kot Addu Power led consortium acquires 84.06% majority stake in Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL)...

Published: May 4, 2026 - 10:30 AM

Pakistan Invites Uzbek Investors to Tap Opportunities in Sindh’s Key Economic Sectors

▫️Pakistan, Uzbekistan reaffirm commitment to boost trade, improve connectivity and expand bilateral cooperation

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan Governor of Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal...

Published: April 27, 2026 - 9:25 AM

President Meets SANY Group and Hunan Tea Group During China Visit, Emphasises Strengthening Pak China Industrial Cooperation

▫️There is vast potential for collaboration between Pakistan and China in construction machinery, digital manufacturing, clean energy, and engineering solutions, says Asif Ali Zardari

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has called...

Published: April 22, 2026 - 10:45 AM

Approval Granted for Supply of Affordable Gas to Quaid e Azam Business Park and Bhalwal Industrial Estate

▫️PEDMC Board’s 173rd meeting approves gas supply up to zero point, commercial activities, and other key initiatives

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan The Board of Directors of the...

Published: April 20, 2026 - 9:40 AM

OICCI Proposes Reduction in Corporate and Income Taxes, Phased Elimination of Super Tax

▫️All sectors of the economy, including real estate, agriculture, retail, wholesale, and services, should pay taxes in proportion to their economic activity, say overseas investors

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Overseas investors have called on the...

Published: April 14, 2026 - 6:05 PM

Govt Introduces 2.25 Hour Daily Loadshedding to Prevent Electricity Price Surge

▫️DISCOs instructed to provide feeder wise schedules for planned outages

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan The federal government has announced a...

Published: April 13, 2026 - 5:55 PM

Saudi Arabia Likely to Invest $10 Billion in Oil Refinery Project in Gwadar

▫️ A 40 to 45 percent partnership between Aramco and Pakistani companies is under consideration in the project

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Saudi Arabia is expected to invest...

Published: April 8, 2026 - 4:05 PM

PM Shehbaz Sharif Orders Digital Overhaul of National Tariff Commission

▫️Reforms aimed at modernising trade framework and strengthening support for local industry

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed...

Published: April 8, 2026 - 3:50 PM

Punjab CM Meets Chinese Business Delegation, Agrees to Launch Solar Panel Manufacturing in Lahore

▫️“We are following a ‘Start Today’ policy to promote industrialization,” says Maryam Nawaz

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met...

Published: April 7, 2026 - 11:47 AM

Agritech Shuts Down Urea Plant After Gas Supply

Gas supply suspended following pipeline damage caused by flash floods in Baka Khel area

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Agritech Limited has temporarily shut down...

Published: April 4, 2026 - 4:40 PM

ICCI Urges Govt to Announce Tax Rebates to Attract Overseas Pakistani Investors

▫️Tensions in the Middle East, have created new investment trends, president LCCI Sardar Tahir Mehmood speaks at the press conference

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan The President of the Islamabad Chamber...

Published: April 3, 2026 - 11:35 AM

Pakistan, Chinese Firms Eye Major Nooriabad Project Expansion

▫️MoU-backed collaboration focuses on 2,800-acre industrial and commercial hub

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Pakistan and Chinese companies are moving...

Published: April 2, 2026 - 6:04 PM

Calling Frozen Dessert “Ice Cream” is Misleading, Says Competition Commission

▫️Action taken against two frozen dessert manufacturers; Rs35 million fine imposed

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan The Competition Commission has taken action...

Published: April 2, 2026 - 10:40 AM

Customs Revises Valuation of LED Bulbs, Tube Lights

▫️Decision based on global price trends and importers’ representations

Islamabad | Renews Pakistan The Directorate General of Customs Valuation...

Published: March 30, 2026 - 10:30 AM

Syed Talib Rizvi Appointed as New CEO of House Building Finance Company

▫️Brings 28 years of banking experience; highly educated from global institutions and has served in key roles at leading banks

Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan Renowned banker Syed Muhammad Talib Rizvi...

Published: January 30, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Punjab to Introduce New Long Term Lease Policy for Industrial Land.

▫️ Government Targets Industrial Growth, Investment Confidence, and Greater Transparency.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan The Punjab government has decided to...

Published: January 28, 2026 - 3:00 PM

Ghani Dairies to Raise Rs 2.5 Billion Through Initial Public Offering (IPO)

▫️ Funds to Support Farm Expansion and Infrastructure on Existing Property.

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan Ghani Dairies Limited, a leading corporate...

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DHA Friends Business Group’s central leader, Arshad Najmi, has said that our association has failed to resolve transfer-related issues in DHA; unfortunately, the right persons were not elected for the right jobs.ڈی ایچ اے فرینڈز بزنس گروپ کے مرکزی رہنما ارشد نجمی نے کہا ہے کہ ہماری ایسوسی ایشن ڈی ایچ اے میں ٹرانسفر ایشوز حل نہیں کروا سکی، بدقسمتی سے رائٹ جاب کے لیے رائٹ پرسن کا انتخاب نہیں ہوا۔
DHA Al-Khidmat Group Vice Chairman Haji Zahid Bin Sadiq has said that the group will field a complete panel in the upcoming elections and will actively participate in the electoral process.ڈی ایچ اے خدمت گروپ کے وائس چیئرمین حاجی زاہد بن صادق نے کہا ہے کہ ائندہ الیکشن میں پورا پینل دیں گے اور الخدمت گروپ الیکشن میں بھرپور حصہ لے گا۔
Strict Action on Negligence in Development Works. In line with the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, on the instructions of the Secretary Housing, the MD of WASA Jhelum, Maqbool Hussain, has been suspended.

وزیر اعلیٰ پنجاب کے احکامات کے مطابق ترقیاتی کاموں میں غفلت برتنے پر سخت ایکشن، سیکرٹری ہاؤسنگ کی ہدایت پر ایم ڈی واسا جہلم مقبول حسین معطل۔
Major Breakthrough in Integrating Modern Technology into Punjab’s Mega Projects

CEO of Central Business District Punjab and Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Imran Amin, met with Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab Ali Mustafa Dar, where both sides agreed to equip CBD and RUDA projects with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tokenization technologies.

پنجاب کے میگا پراجیکٹس میں جدید ٹیکنالوجی کے لیے اہم پیش رفت۔ سی ای او سی بی ڈی پنجاب و روڈا عمران امین نے مشیرِ وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب علی مصطفیٰ ڈار کی ملاقات سی بی ڈی اور روڈا کے منصوبوں کو اے آئی اور ٹوکن ائزیشن سے لیس کرنے پر اتفاق
Illuminated boulevards, dancing fountains, and vibrant floral displays are transforming Lahore’s streetscape.

The Parks and Horticulture Authority PHA is enhancing Lahore’s major roads and boulevards with a strong focus on urban beauty and environmental sustainability. Discover a greener, brighter, and more refined Lahore.

لاہور میں شہری حسن اور ماحولیات کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے پارکس اینڈ ہارٹیکلچر اتھارٹی (PHA) کیجانب سے شاہراہوں کی بیوٹیفکیشن پر خصوصی توجہ جدید، سرسبز اور دیدہ زیب لاہور کے دلکش نظارے۔
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The Basant festival has triggered a shift in Walled City Real Estate, with the rental value of historic rooftops now exceeding that of full residential rental properties. In Lahore’s Walled City, rooftops have moved beyond their traditional residential role, emerging as premium Real Estate Assets and quietly reshaping how property value and use are understood within the historic urban core.

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Published: September 16, 2026 - 3:05 PM

New Provinces or Stronger Local Government? Pakistan Must Fix Governance Before Redrawing Its Map

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Smaller provinces may improve administrative access, but without meaningful political, financial and administrative devolution, Pakistan risks creating more centres of...

Published: September 12, 2026 - 4:50 PM

World Bank Downgrades Pakistan’s Barrage Project Over Weak Institutional Performance

▫️ Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

The $314.93 million Sindh Barrages Improvement Project has made substantial progress on physical rehabilitation and modernisation works at Guddu and...

Published: September 9, 2026 - 3:48 PM

Indus Waters Treaty : A Legal Boost for Pakistan’s Position and Growing Questions for India

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

The Hague arbitration findings reinforce the treaty’s legal status and underline the importance of international agreements in managing water disputes...

Published: August 31, 2026 - 4:10 PM

Why Do We Still Prefer Thermal Power When Hydropower Is Cheaper and Available?

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Pakistan’s power sector is facing a striking contradiction. On one side, hydropower generation has crossed 7,000 MW during the monsoon...

Published: August 28, 2026 - 3:46 PM

Solar Power Reaches 27% of Total Generation, Transforming the Traditional Infrastructure Model

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Pakistan’s rapidly expanding rooftop and distributed solar market is beginning to reshape not only the country’s energy system but also...

Published: August 25, 2026 - 4:46 PM

Punjab’s Idle Public Assets: Can Government Property Become a New Source of Revenue and Development?

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Punjab’s decision to establish a dedicated authority for identifying, managing and generating value from underused public assets could represent an...

Published: August 19, 2026 - 4:11 PM

The Real Test of DISCO Privatisation Is Not Finding Buyers, but Restoring Trust in Pakistan’s Contracts

▫️Muhammad Faisal Salharia

The proposed privatisation of FESCO, GEPCO and IESCO has reached a stage where the central question is no longer simply...

Published: August 13, 2026 - 4:40 PM

The Growing Use of Solar Power and Batteries in Homes and Commercial Buildings in Pakistan — and the Questions It Raises

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Pakistan’s solar transformation is entering a new phase, and its impact is increasingly moving beyond the electricity sector into housing,...

Published: August 11, 2026 - 11:41 AM

High Electricity Costs and Changing Solar Policy: Monthly Power Bills and Energy Self Sufficiency Are Becoming as Important as the Price of a Home

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

The financial calculation behind buying or building a home in Pakistan is no longer limited to land prices, construction costs,...

Published: August 5, 2026 - 10:28 AM

August 5 and Kashmir’s Land: How the Removal of Article 35A Changed the Question of Property, Identity and Local Ownership

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

August 5 is observed in Pakistan as Youm e Istehsal Kashmir. The occasion is usually discussed in the context of...

Published: August 3, 2026 - 4:08 PM

Taxila’s Historic Heritage Must Be Conserved, Not Recreated : Warns UNESCO

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

The controversy surrounding recent conservation work at Mohra Moradu and Sirkap raises a question that goes far beyond two archaeological...

Published: July 30, 2026 - 5:03 PM

Why Is Property Demand Rising in Pakistan and How Long Can the Recent Price Increase Continue?

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Pakistan’s real estate market is showing renewed activity, with rising demand reported in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Market observers estimate...

Published: July 28, 2026 - 12:15 PM

Gilgit Baltistan’s Forests: A Test of Balance Between Land Protection and Safe Settlements

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

The Senate subcommittee’s review of forest management in Gilgit Baltistan is not limited to timber cutting or the pending cases...

Published: July 23, 2026 - 6:30 PM

Growing Use of Solar Energy Leaves Pakistan’s Power System Facing a New Challenge

▫️Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Pakistan’s electricity challenge is no longer limited to how much power the country can produce. The more pressing questions are...

Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:19 PM

Karachi’s Inclusion Among the World’s Least Liveable Cities Is No Surprise

Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Karachi’s inclusion in the latest list of the world’s least liveable cities should not surprise anyone. Karachi ranks at 170...

Published: July 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Possession, Documents and Ownership: The Root Cause of Civil Land Litigation in South Asia

Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

A fundamental feature of property disputes in Pakistan and India is that the person recorded as the legal owner in...

Published: July 13, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Dr Mohamed Kamal Ismail: The Architect Who United Faith, Heritage and Modern Engineering at the Two Holy Mosques

Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

The world’s greatest buildings do not become part of history solely because of their height, scale or construction cost. Some...

Published: July 10, 2026 - 5:33 PM

Recovery of Railway Land: Lahore Division Offers a Model for Nationwide Reform

Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

Despite encroachments over more than 12,400 acres of Pakistan Railways land, Lahore Division has generated a record Rs 3 billion...

Published: July 7, 2026 - 2:59 PM

Israeli Settlement Expansion on Palestinian Land Weakens Prospects for Two State Solution

Muhammad Faisal Sulehria

The continued expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories is no longer merely a political or diplomatic issue....

Published: July 3, 2026 - 11:01 AM

Cement Industry Stabilises, But Growth Momentum Remains Limited

▫️Total cement dispatches for last fiscal year were exceed 50 million tonnes as local demand improves, but surplus production capacity continues to weigh on the industry

Lahore | Muhammad Faisal Salahria ReNews Lahore
Pakistan’s cement industry is closing fiscal year 2025 26 on a relatively stronger...

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Is this campus formally recognised by the Higher Education Commission?

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Published: August 29, 2026

Is this campus formally recognised by the Higher Education Commission?

The incident that took place on 24 August at Sarhad University’s Rawat Campus on the outskirts of Islamabad was not merely a confrontation between students and a military officer. It has also raised serious questions about the campus’s legal status and the future of the students enrolled there.

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Published: September 21, 2026 - 4:23 PM

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