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Market updates and announcements from Milkiyat.

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  Pakistan Inflation Hits 11.1% in August 2026: What It Means for Property Prices and Construction Costs

  Pakistan’s inflation rises to 11.1% in August 2026, raising concerns over property prices, construction costs, housing demand and real estate investment.

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  CDA Expands Fire Safety Enforcement to 48 Islamabad Hospitals and Medical Centres

  CDA has expanded its fire safety enforcement campaign to hospitals and medical centres across Islamabad, issuing challans to 48 facilities and imposing fines totalling Rs14.05 million. The action follows inspections that identified serious deficiencies in fire prevention, emergency response and evacuation arrangements.

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  Punjab Assembly Seeks Action Against Illegal Housing Societies Over Buyers' Lost Investments

  Punjab Assembly has raised concerns over housing societies allegedly collecting citizens’ savings without delivering promised plots, facilities or refunds. The issue was raised during the September 1, 2026 sitting, with the Punjab Housing Department directed to provide a response to the complaints.

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  RDA Launches Digital System for Private Housing Schemes in Rawalpindi

  RDA launches a digital system for private housing schemes in Rawalpindi, aiming to streamline approvals, improve transparency and reduce delays.

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  Babar Plaza Fire Exposes Long Standing Safety Notices as CDA Enforcement Escalates

  A fire at Babar Plaza in Islamabad’s F-8 Markaz has brought renewed attention to long-standing fire safety violations after reports revealed that a CDA notice dating back to 2011 had remained unresolved. The incident comes as CDA intensifies inspections, sealing actions and penalties against buildings failing to meet mandatory fire and life safety requirements.

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  Punjab Orders Crackdown on Illegal Ramps and Road Obstructions Across Major Cities

  Punjab launches a crackdown on illegal ramps and road obstructions across major cities, targeting encroachments and blocked public roads.

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  Punjab Orders Road, Drainage and Sewerage Improvements Across Cities

  Punjab has ordered wide-ranging improvements to roads, drainage, sewerage and traffic management across cities, including stricter road construction standards, removal of illegal ramps, upgraded drainage and beautification of major urban corridors

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  NEPRA Declares K-Electric's Loss Based Load Shedding Illegal, What It Means for Karachi Property

  NEPRA has ordered K-Electric to stop unannounced, unscheduled and loss-based feeder load shedding across Karachi, ruling that paying consumers cannot be penalised for electricity theft or non-payment by others on the same feeder.

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  Senate Panel Directs CDA to Study Daycare Facilities Across Islamabad's Residential and Commercial Areas

  A Senate committee has directed CDA to prepare a detailed feasibility report on establishing daycare centres across Islamabad’s residential and commercial areas, potentially adding a new consideration to future urban and development planning.

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  KMC Starts Process for New Flyover on Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road, Clifton

  KMC has initiated the preliminary process for a proposed flyover on Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road in Clifton Block 8, Karachi. A public notice invites affected departments, organisations and property owners to submit objections within seven days before the project moves to further stages

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  Rawal Dam Spillways Opened for the Third Time This Year After Reservoir Nears Capacity

  Islamabad authorities opened Rawal Dam’s spillways on September 1, 2026, after heavy rainfall pushed the reservoir level to 1,751.90 feet, close to its maximum capacity. Emergency departments were placed on alert and residents near drains and low-lying areas were advised to remain cautious.

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  CDA Advances Rs1.4bn Kashmir Chowk Underpass, Environmental Hearing Scheduled for September 21

  CDA is moving ahead with the Rs1.4 billion Kashmir Chowk, also known as Dhokri Chowk, Underpass near Islamabad Club. An environmental hearing is scheduled for September 21, 2026, while the financial bidding stage remains pending due to a grievance filed by one of the competing contractors.