Punjab Launches Five Road Management PPPs

Concept illustration of a Punjab intercity road and toll gantry for five road-management PPP corridors covering 318 km.

Punjab launched five road-management PPP projects on October 4. The programme covers 318km, with private operators responsible for tolls and maintenance for seven years.

Pakistan Housing Policy Launch Set for Oct 5

Pakistan National Housing Policy launch planned for 5 October, illustrated with generic homes and a policy document.

Pakistan’s national housing policy launch is scheduled for 5 October in Islamabad. Official notices agree on the launch date, while policy documents use different year labels. Implementation decisions will determine what follows for households and developers.

SECP Proposes Rs5m Housing Loan Ceiling

SECP housing loan proposal for a Rs5 million ceiling for non-bank microfinance, under public consultation, announced 29 September 2026.

SECP’s draft microfinance changes propose a Rs5 million ceiling for housing and microenterprise loans. The September 29 announcement remains a consultation, so borrowers should check final rules and lender terms before relying on it.

Punjab Sanitation Bills Target About 5m Properties

Punjab sanitation bills illustration showing urban homes, shops, a waste bin and a bill

Punjab is rolling out sanitation bills for about five million urban properties. Official tariff bands show the recurring cost for homes and businesses, while owners should verify their assessment, billing period and payment details.

Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana Home-Loan Scheme

Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana

The Government of Pakistan has launched the Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana housing finance scheme aimed at helping first-time homebuyers secure affordable residential units. The initiative targets low- and middle-income citizens who do not currently own a home, offering them an opportunity to build or purchase a small house or apartment through subsidized financing. Under […]

Govt Launches 20-Year Housing Loan Scheme

Housing Loan Scheme

Housing Loan Scheme: Govt Launches “Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana” with 20-Year Affordable Housing Loans Introduction The Government of Pakistan has introduced a new Housing Loan Scheme called “Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana.” This program is designed to make homeownership easier for families by providing long-term subsidized loans with repayment periods of up to 20 […]

New Industrial Estate Islamabad Planned to Boost Trade and Investment

Industrial Estate Islamabad

Islamabad is set to receive its first dedicated industrial estate, a move widely welcomed by the business community as a much-needed step to stimulate trade and investment in the federal capital. The announcement came during a meeting at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), where Punjab Assembly Member and Chairman of the Standing […]

Lahore’s 1st Student Housing Unveiled — $30B Gap Targeted

student accommodation in Lahore

One Homes Unveils Pakistan’s First Ever Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Lahore The British investment consortium One Homes has officially launched Pakistan’s first-ever purpose-built student accommodation in Lahore, addressing the country’s $30 billion student housing shortage. With a $435 million real estate portfolio, One Homes’ latest move positions Lahore as the epicenter of international-standard student living […]