News

Market updates and announcements from Milkiyat.

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  NDMA Weather Outlook Keeps Flood and Property Risk Elevated Across Punjab, KP, GB and AJK

  NDMA’s latest weather outlook warns of thunderstorms, strong winds and isolated heavy rainfall across Punjab, KP, GB and AJK. With several areas already affected by monsoon flooding, the new spell keeps urban flooding, drainage, construction-site and property risks elevated through 4 September 2026.

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  CDA Accelerates Islamabad Expressway and Other Road Development Projects

  CDA has ordered faster progress on Islamabad Expressway and other major road development projects, focusing on improved connectivity, reduced congestion and shorter travel times. The Islamabad Expressway Service Road East from Faizabad to Gulberg is among the key corridors linked with the latest infrastructure push.

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  Karachi Completes Rs746.6 Million Korangi-Landhi Flyover

  Karachi has inaugurated a 515-metre flyover at Korangi No. 5, completed at approximately Rs746.6 million. The project improves connectivity between Korangi, Landhi, Ibrahim Hyderi and Shah Faisal Colony while supporting smoother access to one of Karachi’s busiest industrial and commercial corridors

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  $6bn Refinery Modernisation Agreements Move Toward Signing, What It Means for Industrial Construction

  Pakistan’s five major oil refineries are preparing to sign modernisation agreements under the Brownfield Refinery Upgradation Policy, potentially unlocking more than $6 billion in investment. The programme could boost industrial construction, improve Euro-V fuel production and strengthen domestic energy security.

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  ADB Launches $400m Border Infrastructure Financing Facility, Pakistan Among Eligible Countries

  The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400 million regional facility to modernise CAREC border crossings. Pakistan is among 11 eligible countries, with potential future benefits for trade, logistics, warehousing and industrial property.

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  CDA Tells Developers to Display Approved Layout Plans

  CDA has directed Islamabad developers to display approved layout plans and clearly show their current approval status, improving transparency for property buyers.

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  CDA Orders Accelerated Development in C-14, C-15, C-16, E-12, I-12 and H-16

  CDA has ordered accelerated development in Islamabad’s C-14, C-15, C-16, E-12, I-12 and H-16 sectors, alongside Park Enclave. The directives include on-site complaint offices, road widening, improved lighting, encroachment removal and a stronger focus on construction quality.

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  CDA Approves Solid Waste Management Plan for 65 Union Councils Across Islamabad's Zones IV and V

  CDA has approved a comprehensive solid waste management plan for 65 union councils across Islamabad’s Zones IV and V. The system will introduce door-to-door collection, GPS vehicle tracking, digital monitoring and performance-based sanitation services across previously underserved rural and peri-urban areas.

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  Naya Nazimabad Apartment REIT: Offering Dates, Price Range and What Investors Should Know

  Naya Nazimabad Apartment REIT is moving toward its public offering after approvals from PSX and SECP. The offer includes 44.06 million units, with a price range of Rs18 to Rs23. Book building is scheduled for 1–2 September 2026, followed by retail public subscription on 7–8 September.

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  CCP Flags Deceptive Practices Across Pakistan's Real Estate Sector Following Open Hearing

  The Competition Commission of Pakistan has concluded its open hearing on the real estate sector, where consumers and investors raised concerns over misleading advertisements, hidden charges, deceptive marketing and misrepresentation of project approvals. CCP will now review the submissions before issuing its opinion and recommendations.

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  FBR Expands AML Rules to Cover Builders, Developers and Property Transfer Authorities

  FBR has expanded Pakistan’s real estate AML framework through SRO 1439(I)/2026, explicitly covering builders, developers, brokers, dealers and title-transferring authorities. The amendment also strengthens recordkeeping, Customer Due Diligence and disclosure requirements for covered real estate businesses.

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  FGEHA Announces Commercial Plot Auction in Islamabad's G-13 and G-14 for September

  FGEHA has announced a two-day commercial plot auction in Islamabad’s G-13 and G-14 sectors for 15 and 16 September 2026. Investors can access a two-year instalment plan, a 10% discount on full payment and building-plan approval after paying 25% of the plot price.