News

Market updates and announcements from Milkiyat.

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  CDA to Auction Five Hotel Plots and Seven Petrol Pump Sites in Islamabad on October 12–13

  CDA has announced October 12–13 auctions for five hotel plots and seven petrol pump sites in Islamabad, with investor incentives and lease terms included.

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  Senate Committee Reviews Thalian, Sky Garden and FGEHA Housing Schemes

  The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works has reviewed disputes and delays affecting Thalian, Sky Garden and other FGEHA-linked housing matters.

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  Pakistan Faces Annual Housing Shortfall of 450,000 Units as Government Pushes Construction Exports

  Pakistan Faces Annual Housing Shortfall of 450,000 Units as Government Pushes Construction Exports

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  IHC Seeks Response on Legal Challenge to CDA Member Estate Appointment

  The Islamabad High Court has sought responses to a petition challenging the appointment of CDA Member Estate Mohammad Zaman Wattoo.

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  IMF Seeks More Data on Pakistan's Proposed Industrial Power Tariff

  The IMF has requested additional details before clearing Pakistan’s proposed time-of-use electricity tariff for industrial consumers.

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  Commercial Leasing of Karachi Water Utility Land Faces Legal Concerns

  A proposal to commercially lease Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation land has drawn opposition over legal restrictions and the protection of public utility assets.

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  Sindh Orders Round-the-Clock Construction of Karachi Yellow Line BRT

  Sindh has directed contractors to continue round-the-clock work on Karachi’s Yellow Line BRT to accelerate construction, though no new completion date has been announced.

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  Pakistan Sets Rs700bn Housing Finance Target for 125,000 Homes

  Pakistan has set a Rs700bn housing finance target covering 125,000 residential units, while the government pushes faster loan disbursement and land-record digitisation.

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  CDA Prepares Rs8.9bn Cricket Stadium Near D-12 Islamabad

  CDA is preparing to break ground on a proposed 35,000-seat cricket stadium near D-12 Islamabad, with an Rs8.9bn construction bid under review.

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  Punjab Reports Rs260bn Housing Loans Under Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Scheme

  Punjab reports more than Rs260bn in housing loans under Apni Chhat Apna Ghar, benefiting over 200,000 borrowers in 18 months.

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  Pakistan Secures IMF Staff-Level Deal for $1.21bn Amid Economic Pressures

  Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF that could unlock $1.21bn in financing, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board.

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  Only 19% of Approved Affordable Housing Finance Reaches Homebuyers in Pakistan

  Pakistan’s banking system approved more than Rs400bn in affordable housing finance, but only around Rs76bn has actually been disbursed to first-time buyers.