Sindh Real Estate News and Land Insights

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
Only around 2 per cent of ever married women in Pakistan own land, either independently or jointly, highlighting a deep gender gap in property ownership and economic empowerment, according to a latest study by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).
The study found that the disparity persists despite women’s significant contribution to Pakistan’s agricultural economy. Around 67pc of employed women work in agriculture, yet only 1.5pc of agricultural households are formally registered as female-headed, underscoring the disconnect between women’s economic contribution and their ownership of productive assets.
According to the findings, approximately 2pc of ever-married women aged 15 to 49 own land alone or jointly, while 97.2pc have neither inherited land nor a house. The situation is particularly severe in Sindh, where 99.1pc of women reportedly do not own land, either independently or jointly.
The study also highlighted substantial financial and digital inequalities that further restrict women’s ability to build economic security. While 56pc of men have full service financial accounts, only 14pc of women have such accounts. Similarly, mobile wallet ownership stands at 48pc among men compared with just 11pc among women.
SDPI said the exclusion becomes even more serious as climate related risks increasingly threaten rural livelihoods. The devastating floods of 2022 caused more than $30 billion in damages and economic losses, while an estimated $16.3bn was required for resilient reconstruction.
The study noted that a large proportion of the population remains inadequately recognised as active agricultural workers. It stressed that strengthening the rural economy, particularly agriculture and livestock, is essential for broader economic growth and called for stronger partnerships between research institutions and financial-sector organisations to improve understanding of women’s economic realities.
The findings also reveal the disproportionate impact of climate change on women farmers. More than nine out of 10 women farmers surveyed experienced at least one extreme climate related event during the previous five years, including heatwaves, floods, heavy rainfall or drought-like conditions. More than 80pc reported crop losses or other negative impacts on farming.
Borrowing emerged as one of the most common coping mechanisms across the districts surveyed. In Khushab, every woman who reported using a coping strategy had borrowed money, while more than half had also sold livestock—potentially weakening an important source of future household income.
SDPI argued that women farmers are already performing agricultural work, absorbing climate shocks and borrowing to sustain their livelihoods, but the formal financial system does not adequately reflect these realities.
The study concluded that Pakistan urgently needs gender responsive and climate resilient financial solutions that do not rely solely on traditional requirements such as land ownership, individual mobility or digital access.
It proposed a practical framework for developing inclusive climate finance, with implications for banks and other financial institutions, regulators, development finance institutions and development partners, aimed at helping women protect their livelihoods, recover from climate shocks and build long-term economic resilience.

Karachi : ReNews Pakistan
Faisal Town Group will hold the third edition of its Grand Property Showcase in Karachi on September 12 and 13, 2026, at the PC Hotel. The two day event will run from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both days.
The property showcase is aimed at connecting Karachi based buyers and overseas Pakistanis with the developer’s portfolio and investment opportunities. The event will feature a range of residential and commercial property options from the group’s developments.
Faisal Town Group’s real estate portfolio is primarily concentrated in the Islamabad Rawalpindi region and includes major developments such as Faisal Town and Faisal Hills. The group has also expanded its portfolio to include commercial properties, apartments, mixed-use developments and high-rise projects.
The showcase is expected to feature different property formats, including residential and commercial plots, apartments and shops. However, a complete inventory of projects and units available for booking at the event has not been disclosed, making it important for prospective buyers to obtain project-specific details, prices and payment plans directly from the organisers.
Faisal Hills is among the group’s prominent developments and is located near the Taxila and GT Road corridor. The project has progressed into different development stages and has also expanded into vertical formats, including apartments and mixed-use structures.
The wider range of property formats means investors will need to assess projects according to their individual characteristics. For plots, factors such as block location, development status, possession and utility access remain important, while apartment and commercial buyers may need to consider approvals, floor plans, construction progress, parking and maintenance arrangements.
The decision to hold the showcase in Karachi provides the developer with an opportunity to reach one of Pakistan’s largest property-investor markets and engage directly with buyers from the city as well as overseas Pakistani families.
No universal discount or special concession has been officially specified for the Karachi event. Buyers considering any promotional offer are advised to obtain written details covering the original price, event price, booking amount, instalment schedule and any additional charges before making an investment decision.

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
The Federal Constitutional Court has sought the audit report of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in connection with the construction of residential plots on land allocated for public welfare purposes.
The court heard an appeal filed by the NGO against a Sindh High Court judgment and raised questions regarding the allotment and use of the land as well as the organisation’s financial affairs.
At the Karachi Registry, the Federal Constitutional Court heard the NGO’s appeal against the Sindh High Court decision concerning the construction of residential plots on land allotted for welfare purposes. During the proceedings, the court raised important questions about the legal basis of the land allotment, its present use and the NGO’s financial matters, and directed the organisation to submit its audit report by the next hearing.
During the hearing, counsel for the appellant NGO maintained that the organisation had been allotted the land in 1982 for welfare purposes. The counsel presented the organisation’s position regarding the allotment and its subsequent use of the property.
Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi questioned the basis on which a 2,000-square-yard plot had been allotted to the NGO and asked what welfare services the organisation had performed in return for being granted such valuable land. The court also sought clarification regarding the legal authority under which the land had been allotted and its current use.
Additional Advocate General Sindh Faizan Memon told the court that the land had been allotted to the organisation by the then chairman of the Zakat Committee. However, he argued that the chairman of the Zakat Committee did not have the legal authority to make such an allotment.
He further informed the court that the land had originally been reserved for a school, but the applicant NGO had constructed residential plots on the property. Following the government lawyer’s submissions, the court sought further clarification regarding the original purpose of the land, the authority responsible for its allotment and the legality of its current use.
The court also questioned the NGO’s sources of funding. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi asked who financed the organisation. Counsel for the NGO stated that the organisation had previously received grants from the federal government but was now managing its affairs through its own resources and income generated by the society.
The court expressed dissatisfaction with the response and sought further details about the organisation’s sources of funds and whether its financial affairs were subject to a formal audit. The court emphasised the need for an audit report to examine the transparency of the NGO’s financial matters.
During the proceedings, the court also expressed displeasure with the NGO’s counsel and directed that complete information regarding the organisation’s financial resources, funding and activities be provided.
The Federal Constitutional Court adjourned further proceedings until the next hearing and directed the applicant NGO to submit its audit report for examination.