Buying & Selling

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.

Punjab’s Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing programme has received the prestigious 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award, recognising its efforts to provide affordable housing and improve living conditions for low-income families.

Honda Atlas has discontinued the BR-V in Pakistan after nearly nine years, as the country’s rapidly expanding SUV market shifts toward newer, feature-rich and electrified crossover models.

CDA has set a six-month target to complete development of Islamabad’s long-delayed Sector E-12 after recovering more than 1,000 kanals of land and accelerating infrastructure work.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an export-led economic growth model, urging the private sector to drive sustainable development while highlighting reforms, rising tax filings and progress in Pakistan’s capital markets.

Apple is reportedly set to launch a new smart-home hub on October 13, alongside updated HomePod mini and Apple TV devices featuring faster processors and enhanced AI capabilities.

DeepSeek has partnered with Huawei to develop programming tools for Ascend AI chips, supporting China’s efforts to build alternatives to Nvidia’s AI software ecosystem.

Pakistan has proposed transforming CAREC transport routes into next-generation economic corridors by strengthening logistics, digital connectivity, trade infrastructure and regional cooperation.