City and District Real Estate News

The Punjab Highways Department has issued a corrigendum to the tender documents for the reconstruction, widening and improvement of the 18.40-kilometre Bhong–Dau Wala Road, also known as Guddu Road, in Rahim Yar Khan district. The project carries an estimated cost of Rs 579.52 million, with the opening of bids scheduled for November 11, 2026. According to the revised tender notice issued by the Executive Engineer of Highways Division Rahim Yar Khan and the Superintending Engineer of Highway Circle Bahawalpur, the project is included in Punjab’s Annual Development Programme (ADP) under scheme number 2111. The department issued corrigendum notice IPB-761 to amend the earlier tender notice, IPB-694. The revised advertisement was published in Daily Jang on November 5, 2026, while the procurement details were also made available through Punjab’s electronic procurement system.The proposed development involves reconstructing and widening the existing metalled road between Bhong and Dau Wala, along with improvements intended to enhance the condition and usability of the route. The 18.40-kilometre road is part of the local transport network in Rahim Yar Khan district. Its rehabilitation is expected to improve connectivity between communities along the corridor and facilitate the movement of residents, agricultural produce, commercial goods and other road users. Improved road conditions could also contribute to more efficient transportation and support commercial activity in surrounding areas. However, the extent of these benefits will depend on the final project design, construction quality and successful completion of the proposed works. Under the tender arrangements, the estimated project cost has been set at Rs 579.520 million, while the required bid security amounts to Rs 28.976 million. The deadline for submitting bids was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on November 11, 2026, with the tender opening set for noon the same day. The corrigendum also stated that all other terms and conditions contained in the original tender advertisement would remain unchanged. The procurement process is being administered through the relevant Punjab Highways authorities, with Highway Circle Bahawalpur overseeing the project within its jurisdiction. The development represents a proposed investment in the road infrastructure of southern Punjab, where improved transport links can play an important role in facilitating access to markets, public services and economic opportunities.

A property and land auction notice associated with the Civil Court in Ahmedpur Sharqia, Bahawalpur district, has been published, indicating a proposed auction of immovable property in the area.

According to the listing, the notice concerns immovable property associated with the Civil Court in Ahmedpur Sharqia. November 16, 2026, is identified as the closing date, although the available information does not confirm whether the auction itself is scheduled for that day.

Prospective bidders would need to consult the original advertisement or the relevant court office to obtain the complete property details, bidding requirements, payment conditions and auction schedule.

The notice represents a property-related development in Ahmedpur Sharqia, a tehsil of Bahawalpur district in southern Punjab. However, the value and nature of the assets cannot be independently assessed without the complete auction documentation.

Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Quetta has reported significant development progress in Early Bird Sector A2 between 2023 and 2026, highlighting the expansion of residential, commercial and community infrastructure.

According to DHA Quetta’s latest development update, the sector has undergone substantial transformation, with sports facilities, a mosque, commercial projects, residential construction and road connectivity improvements. Among the major developments is Chiltan Cricket Stadium, inaugurated in April 2026. The stadium features five international-standard cricket pitches and has a reported seating capacity of 3,000 spectators.

Masjid-e-Quba has also been inaugurated, with capacity for approximately 1,000 worshippers, including a dedicated prayer area for women. The authority has also reported progress on its first commercial plaza, interior development at DHA Commercial Lab and ongoing construction of residential houses.

Meanwhile, construction of the Sector A2 Bridge continues, with the project intended to improve connectivity near the Jinnah Entrance and Jinnah Expressway. The latest update follows DHA Quetta’s September 2026 possession ceremony, during which 936 residential and commercial plots were handed over across Sectors A1, A2 and A3.

DHA Quetta says the developments reflect the sector’s transformation since 2023. However, the authority has not confirmed the completion of the entire sector or announced a final completion date for the Sector A2 Bridge.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed around 92 percent of basic infrastructure development in Islamabad’s Sector C-14, with arrangements for electricity supply nearing completion, the authority said.
CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf visited the sector on November 10 to review progress. During the visit, officials briefed him on the work completed and the remaining tasks.

Streetlights have been installed along the main roads, while signboards are being placed across the sector’s roads and streets. Landscaping and horticulture work is also underway. The CDA said electricity supply arrangements had entered their final stages.

Ashraf directed officers to complete the outstanding work on a priority basis and ensure that allottees receive possession of their plots without further delay. He also instructed officials to monitor development projects in new sectors regularly and address any issues promptly. The CDA chairman said development of new sectors was among the administration’s priorities. He added that work in these sectors had accelerated after several decades and that the authority had begun handing over possession of developed plots to allottees.