News

Market updates and announcements from Milkiyat.

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  Consumer Body Calls for Ban on Ads of Unapproved Real Estate Projects

  The Consumers Association of Pakistan has called for legislation to restrict advertisements for unapproved real estate projects and protect buyers from misleading offers.

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  Construction Begins on Rs1.4bn Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad

  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has laid the foundation stone for the Rs1.4bn Kashmir Chowk Underpass, formally launching construction in Islamabad.

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  Government Plans Expansion of Karachi Industrial Park to Attract New Investment

  FBR has cancelled the October 6 auction of a Bahria Golf City property after a Supreme Court stay paused recovery of Rs26.47bn in tax dues.

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  FBR Cancels Rs26.47bn Bahria Town Property Auction After Supreme Court Stay

  FBR cancels the Bahria Golf City property auction scheduled for October 6 after a Supreme Court stay halted recovery of Rs26.47bn in tax dues.

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  CDA Probes Alleged Fraudulent Allotment of 10 Plots in Islamabad's I-12

  CDA has launched a formal probe into the alleged fraudulent allotment of 10 residential plots in Islamabad’s Sector I-12/4.

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  Pakistan's Electricity Shortfall Crosses 4,000MW as Load-Shedding Worsens

  Pakistan’s electricity shortfall has crossed 4,000MW, causing three to four hours of load-shedding as plant outages and lower hydropower hit supply.

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  Pakistan Launches National Housing Policy 2025, First Update in Nearly 25 Years

  Pakistan has launched National Housing Policy 2025, the first update in nearly 25 years, amid an estimated shortage of around 13 million homes.

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  Pakistan's State-Owned Enterprise Debt Reaches Rs10.1 Trillion as Circular Debt Stays a Fiscal Risk

  Pakistan’s state-owned enterprise debt has reached Rs10.1 trillion, while circular debt of around Rs3.3 trillion continues to pose fiscal risks.

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  NEPRA Reviews Rs22.98/Unit Industrial Electricity Incentive as Generation Costs Rise

  NEPRA is reviewing the Rs22.98/unit industrial electricity incentive after marginal generation costs rose to a weighted average of Rs27.58/kWh.

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  Thar Coal Mine Expansion Targets Rs15bn Annual Power Cost Savings

  Thar Block-II’s third expansion aims to raise coal output to 11.2 million tonnes and deliver around Rs15 billion in annual power generation savings.

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  Punjab Issues Rain, Hail and Landslide Warning for October 6–7

  PDMA Punjab has warned of rain, hail, strong winds and possible landslides across several districts, including Murree and Galiyat, on October 6–7.

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  Peshawar Imposes First-Ever Monthly Sanitation Fee on Homes and Businesses

  Peshawar has introduced its first monthly sanitation fee, charging homes, shops and larger businesses different rates from October 1.