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Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
Some wealthy Pakistanis are reportedly reducing their exposure to Dubai’s property market and redirecting part of their investments toward high end residential and high rise projects in Karachi as the Gulf crisis raises concerns over regional security and economic stability.
According to a report published in Arab News, developers, property advisers and market representatives told that the shift remains selective rather than a mass withdrawal. Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) has emerged as a preferred destination for some investors seeking to rebalance their property portfolios.
Mohammed Hassan Bakshi, chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan, said some Pakistani investors were either selling Dubai properties or waiting to liquidate their assets before transferring part of the proceeds to Pakistan.
A Dubai-based Pakistani investment adviser also reported similar activity, saying some clients had reduced their Dubai holdings and redirected funds to Karachi. She described the trend as portfolio rebalancing rather than a large-scale exit, with some investors reportedly reducing their holdings from several properties to a smaller portfolio.
The Arab News further says that the developments come amid a slowdown in Dubai’s property market following the escalation of the US-Iran conflict and wider regional tensions. Goldman Sachs estimated that UAE real estate transaction volumes fell 37% year on year during the first 12 days of March and 49% compared with February. Some Dubai properties were subsequently offered at discounts of 12–15%.
ValuStrat reported that Dubai property sales declined another 19% in May after falling 4% in April. Analysts said the conflict had unsettled some investors who had viewed Dubai as a politically stable, tax-free haven during previous regional crises.
Pakistan’s Remittance Inflows Surge, but Property Link Remains Unclear
Official data show a significant increase in money flowing into Pakistan, although the figures do not establish whether the funds originated from overseas property sales.
Workers’ remittances from the UAE increased about 13% year-on-year to $5.55 billion between February and August. UAE inflows alone rose 36% in May to $1.01 billion.
Pakistan’s overall remittances reached $3.66 billion in August, up 16.5% year-on-year, while inflows during July and August climbed 14.7% to $7.3 billion.
Roshan Digital Account (RDA) inflows also increased 52.2% year-on-year to $1.74 billion between March and August. April recorded an 81.4% increase to $321 million, while the number of RDA accounts rose by 56,737 between February and August to 966,144.
Market representatives cautioned that rising remittances should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of large-scale investment repatriation. Zafar Sultan Paracha of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan said the crisis may have supported inflows, but official data cannot distinguish regular household remittances from investment transfers.
Meanwhile, Bakshi claimed that demand had pushed up prices in some Karachi luxury areas, saying a DHA plot that previously sold for Rs400 million was now being offered at Rs600 million. However, no independent transaction data were available to verify the reported increase or establish how much was driven by returning overseas investment.
JS Global Capital research head Muhammad Waqas Ghani said remittance growth was broad-based and partly reflected greater use of formal foreign exchange channels, while acknowledging that some precautionary transfers linked to Gulf tensions may also have contributed.

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
The federal government is moving towards finalising the land lease model and incentive framework for the Karachi Industrial Park, with authorities seeking to accelerate industrial development, attract new investment and promote export-oriented businesses.
The development was reviewed at a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema on Thursday. Officials briefed the minister on the proposed land lease package and incentives, which are nearing finalisation ahead of the planned early launch of the industrial park.
Cheema directed the relevant authorities to expedite development work and ensure that industrial units become operational at the earliest possible stage. He stressed that the project should be structured to support industrialisation, boost exports and ensure productive utilisation of available land.
The proposed framework would provide competitive land lease terms and other incentives to attract industrial investors while linking the allocation of land and concessions to clearly defined export commitments.
Export commitments to shape land allocation
During the meeting, officials presented different development and investment models for the industrial park. Under the proposed approach, preference would be given to industries with significant export potential, with incentives tied to their ability to meet specified export targets.
Officials also briefed the minister on proposals to prioritise industrial units expected to export more than 50% of their production. The framework is intended to facilitate businesses whose operations are predominantly focused on international markets.
Cheema emphasised that the Karachi Industrial Park should contribute directly to the government's broader economic objectives by encouraging industrial investment, increasing exports and promoting more productive use of land.
The proposed land lease and incentive framework is expected to provide investors with greater clarity while ensuring that the industrial park remains focused on export-led industrial growth.
The government is now working towards completing the framework and moving the project into its implementation phase, with the objective of bringing industrial units into operation as quickly as possible.

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
ABS Developers has opened bookings for Burj Quaid, an 82 storey, 941 foot mixed use development in DHA City Karachi featuring residential apartments, corporate offices and retail spaces. A formal agreement between DHA City Karachi and ABS Developers for the project was signed in May 2026, with a reported development timeline of approximately six years.
According to the developer’s current official payment schedule, residential apartments are priced from Rs 26,999 per square foot. A 660 square foot one bedroom apartment is listed at approximately Rs 17.82 million, with a down payment of Rs 2.70 million, followed by 23 quarterly instalments and a final payment at handover.
A 5,315 square foot four bedroom apartment is listed at approximately Rs 143.50 million, with a down payment of Rs 21.50 million. The current official schedule states that the instalment plan starts from October 2026.
Corporate offices within Burj Quaid are priced at Rs 55,000 per square foot. A 400 square foot office is listed at Rs 22 million, while a 1,000 square foot office is priced at Rs55 million.
The current payment schedule also applies location and category premiums, with an additional 10% charge for a single category, 15% for a double category and 20% for a triple category. Categories include corner, boulevard facing and west open positions.
According to ABS Developers, apartments will be handed over with significant interior finishes rather than as bare shell units. These include floor tiles, wall paint, doors, bedroom wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, countertops, sanitary fittings, lighting fixtures and selected kitchen equipment.