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Market updates and announcements from Milkiyat.

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  Two New Flood Protection Dykes Completed at Jalalpur Pirwala

  Punjab has completed two new flood protection dykes at Jalalpur Pirwala to safeguard urban areas and nearby rural settlements from flooding, following the severe 2025 crisis that placed the city and surrounding farmland under significant threat.

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  Islamabad Master Plan Violations Linked to Worsening Urban Flooding

  Master plan violations, narrowed drainage channels and encroachments on natural nullahs are contributing to worsening flooding in Islamabad. CDA now plans four check dams, a new E-11 nullah and removal of constructions obstructing waterways in vulnerable areas.

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  SHC Orders Cotton Exchange Building De-Sealed as Ownership Dispute Continues

  The Sindh High Court has ordered the historic Karachi Cotton Exchange building on I.I. Chundrigar Road to be de-sealed, allowing its occupants to regain possession while the property's underlying ownership dispute remains pending

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  Rs4.25bn Serena Underpass Road Subsides Again After Heavy Rains in Islamabad

  A section of road around Islamabad’s Serena Chowk Interchange has reportedly subsided again after heavy monsoon rainfall. The same area experienced a similar failure in June 2025, renewing concerns over drainage, site conditions and the durability of the Rs4.2 billion project.

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  CDA Probes D-13, E-13 and F-13 Plot Allotments Over Communal Land Claims

  CDA has launched a fact-finding inquiry into plot allotments in Islamabad’s D-13, E-13 and F-13 sectors amid claims that some plots were allocated against unsettled communal land. Transfers of plots under scrutiny have also been restricted.

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  CDA Fails to Award Land Six Years After Accepting Rs4 Billion Payment From PIDE

  CDA has delayed awarding land to PIDE for six years despite receiving Rs4 billion, highlighting concerns over land transfers and Islamabad development.

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  Pakistan Plans Major Oil City at Hub With Deep Water Terminal and Storage Facilities

  Pakistan has started preliminary work on a proposed Oil City at Hub, Balochistan, featuring deep water petroleum handling, pipelines and large storage facilities. The project could strengthen Hub’s role as an industrial and logistics corridor.

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  RUDA Allots 20 Kanal Hospital Plot in Chaharbagh Phase I

  RUDA has completed balloting for a 20 kanal hospital plot in Chaharbagh Phase I, with Sahara for Life Trust selected for the site. The project could strengthen healthcare access and social infrastructure across the emerging Ravi City district.

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  Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT Oversubscribed 8x: What It Signals for Pakistan's Real Estate Investment Market

  Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT drew 8x investor demand. Explore what the oversubscription signals for Pakistan's REIT and real estate investment market.

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  CDA Moves Ahead With C 14 Plot Possession as Infrastructure Nears Full Readiness

  CDA is moving ahead with possession of developed plots in Sector C-14 Islamabad as basic infrastructure is completed and electricity work reaches its final stage. The update brings the sector closer to construction and practical residential use

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  IHC Overturns 2022 Ruling Declaring Pakistan Naval Farms Illegal

  The Islamabad High Court has overturned its 2022 ruling declaring Pakistan Naval Farms illegal. The decision removes a major legal concern, but CDA records still show separate Layout Plan and NOC issues that buyers should verify before investing

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  US-Iran Tensions Hit Pakistan Cement Stocks: What Rising Energy Risk Means for Construction and Property

  Pakistan cement stocks came under pressure as renewed US-Iran tensions raised concerns over global energy supplies. Rising fuel risks could affect cement production, construction costs, inflation, financing conditions and Pakistan’s broader property market.