City and District Real Estate News

The Sindh government has granted in-principle approval for the construction of a multi-storey parking plaza in Karachi’s Clifton area at an estimated cost of Rs 1.61 billion, aiming to improve parking facilities and address growing demand in one of the city’s major residential and commercial districts. The approval was granted during a meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, where several infrastructure development proposals involving private-sector participation were reviewed.

According to the proposed plan, the parking plaza will be constructed on a 1,352-square-yard plot owned by the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) in Clifton Block 2, near Ziauddin Hospital. The facility will accommodate 96 cars and 160 motorcycles simultaneously. Limited commercial facilities will also be incorporated into the development, allowing space for business activities alongside organised vehicle parking.

The project is proposed to be implemented through a public-private partnership under the Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (DBOT) model. A concession period of 35 years has been proposed, during which the private sector would participate in developing and operating the facility under an agreed contractual arrangement. The meeting also considered opportunities to expand organised parking infrastructure across Clifton.

The PPP Policy Board approved the inclusion of 41 additional KDA-owned parking sites in Clifton Blocks 1 to 7 and Block 9 within the scope of work assigned to transaction advisers. These locations will undergo technical and financial assessments to determine whether they can be developed into parking facilities through similar public-private partnership arrangements.

The proposed parking plaza forms part of broader efforts to improve urban infrastructure in Clifton, where hospitals, commercial establishments, offices and residential developments generate substantial demand for vehicle parking. The addition of organised parking capacity is expected to provide motorists with an alternative to roadside parking and potentially improve access to surrounding commercial and residential properties. Commercial facilities incorporated into the proposed development could also generate economic activity. However, details regarding the allocation, size and management of these commercial spaces have not yet been finalised.

The assessment of the additional 41 sites could help authorities identify further opportunities to expand parking infrastructure across Clifton. Their inclusion in the evaluation process does not, however, constitute approval for construction at those locations. Officials have not announced a commencement date, construction timeline, private-sector partner or expected completion schedule for the proposed plaza.

The in-principle approval represents an initial step towards implementation rather than authorisation for immediate construction. Further progress will depend on the completion of technical evaluations, financial and contractual arrangements, and other necessary administrative procedures.

Once implemented, the project could strengthen parking infrastructure in Clifton while establishing a framework for additional parking developments through private-sector participation.

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.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is considering a ground-plus-one-storey design for the historic Siraj Covered Market in G-6, following a hearing attended by the leaseholder, local residents and CDA representatives. The proposal also allows a lower-ground level and a basement for parking.

A CDA official said the matter would be placed before the authority’s Board for final approval. The minutes of the latest hearing have not yet been issued, so the proposed design has not been formally approved.
The market was originally built by the CDA as a single-storey, inward-facing structure and leased to Sirajuddin and others in 1966. The first lease term was 30 years, followed by a second term that ended in October 2026.

In 2007, the CDA changed the building rules to allow a multi-storey structure on the site. The leaseholder demolished the original market, but residents challenged the redevelopment and took the matter to the Supreme Court. The court restrained the authority from changing the bylaws, and the plot has since remained vacant.
The CDA later considered several redevelopment options, including a larger multi-storey building. Residents opposed those plans, and the authority held consultations before revisiting the proposal.

The latest plan reflects the outcome of those discussions, but it will take effect only if approved by the CDA Board.

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has invited objections to applications for duplicate exemption letters for seven plots in its housing schemes, according to a public notice published in Dunya on November 10.

One application concerns Plot 381 in Block D, Johar Town. The original exemption letter, reference JT/AP-363-M1, dated April 13, 1995, has reportedly been lost. The LDA has asked any person or institution with an objection to submit it within seven days of the notice’s publication. Objections received after the deadline will not be considered.
The notice also lists six plots covered by the LDA’s procedure for duplicate exemption letters relating to documents issued before June 30, 1999. These are Plot 126 in Block F, Gulshan-e-Ravi; Plot 542 in Block C, Faisal Town; Plots 437 in Nargis Block, 34 in Chenab Block and 172 in Badar Block, Allama Iqbal Town; and Plot 928 in Shadman.

The LDA said objections concerning any of the listed plots should be submitted in writing to the Deputy Director (Exemption), Lahore Development Authority, 467-D-II, Main Boulevard, Muhammad Ali Johar Town, Lahore.

The procedure follows the authority’s policy on older documents and its standard operating procedure issued on October 30, 2015.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) says more than 60 percent of development work in Islamabad’s Sector E-12 has been completed, as construction progresses across its four sub-sectors following the recovery of 1,135 kanals of government land. In a press release issued on November 6, the authority said work was being accelerated under the directions of CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf.

In E-12/4, earthwork has been completed, while construction of the road base and sub-base, along with the drainage system, is underway. Earthwork has also been completed on the Khayaban-e-Iqbal Service Road and the South and East service roads.
Progress is continuing in the other sub-sectors. In E-12/3, TST work has been completed in 15 streets, while earthwork and base construction are in progress in the remaining streets. In both E-12/1 and E-12/2, TST work has been completed in 25 streets, with work continuing on the remaining roads. Ashraf said the authority was removing obstacles to the sector’s development in accordance with the law. He said 1,135 kanals of government land, valued at billions of rupees, had been recovered after about four decades and that encroachments on public land would not be tolerated.

The CDA chairman said completing development work in E-12 and other sectors remained a priority, with available resources being used to speed up construction. The authority said the project would improve residential facilities and help meet Islamabad’s growing housing needs.

The Margalla Avenue Extension project in Islamabad is expected to be completed within the next few weeks, several months ahead of its official April deadline, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said during an inspection of the site near Sangjani.

Mohsin Naqvi visited the project late Thursday and reviewed construction progress with the chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the Islamabad Inspector General of Police and senior technical officials. The CDA chairman briefed him on the work underway and the remaining construction activities. Work at the site includes piling for the proposed interchange bridge, foundation excavation and construction of retaining and abutment walls.

Teams are also carrying out earthworks and preparing the road’s sub-base. The CDA is relocating utility lines and clearing construction sites to resume work in areas affected by land-related and technical issues.
The extension is intended to improve traffic movement and strengthen links between Islamabad and the motorway network.

Mohsin Naqvi said the new interchange would make travel easier for commuters arriving from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and for passengers heading to Islamabad International Airport.