Buying & Selling

The CDA has postponed the October 13, 2026, petrol pump auction in Islamabad, delaying the leasing of seven commercial sites under a proposed 20-year agreement. A new auction date and the reason for the postponement have yet to be announced.

Apple is expanding its smart home ambitions with the $299 HomeView device, featuring a 7-inch display and AI-powered Siri, as it competes with Amazon and Google in the connected home market.

RCCI hosted a B2B meeting with a visiting Chinese delegation to strengthen Pakistan-China trade and investment ties. More than 75 RCCI business entities are set to participate in the 140th Canton Fair to explore international markets and new business opportunities.

Punjab has approved the Rs43.08 billion PULSE project to modernise land records, digitise property documents and improve ownership verification. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, simplify property transactions and strengthen land management across the province.

The FIA has registered a case against seven CDA officials over alleged fake allotments of 10 residential plots in Islamabad’s Sector I-12, with investigators examining suspected document fraud and previous land compensation claims.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the SBP to speed up housing loan disbursements under the Apna Ghar Programme, as nearly Rs350 billion in approved financing remains unpaid to borrowers.

Pakistan and the UK are exploring a long-term investment partnership to boost bilateral trade and cooperation in key sectors, including IT, agriculture, healthcare, aviation and financial services.

CDA will auction 12 commercial sites in Islamabad on October 12–13, 2026, including five hotel plots and seven petrol pump sites, offering new investment opportunities for businesses and property investors.

The FBR has proposed a six-month restriction on property purchases for certain late tax filers seeking Active Taxpayer List status without paying the standard surcharge. The proposal is still under review and may be revised before becoming final.