Fresh NDC Required for Every Property Transfer in Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has retained the requirement for property owners to obtain a fresh No Demand Certificate before every subsequent property transfer in Islamabad. The clarification means that an NDC issued during an earlier transaction cannot automatically be relied upon for a future transfer. Instead, the latest status of the property must be […]
Google Pakistan Office Opens in Islamabad
Google Pakistan Office Opens in Islamabad, Marking a Major Digital Milestone Google has officially opened its first Pakistan office in Islamabad, marking an important development for the country’s digital economy, technology ecosystem, and young professional talent. The office was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a ceremony attended by Google’s delegation led by […]
Murree Expressway Muzaffarabad Route Update: 70KM Extension Planned
The federal government has announced plans to extend the Murree Expressway, also known as N-75, by 70 kilometres towards Muzaffarabad. The proposed extension is expected to improve road connectivity between Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan’s wider motorway and expressway network. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting of the National Highway Authority chaired […]
AI Tax Notices Pakistan: Remittances Expected to Hit USD 42 Billion
Pakistan’s tax administration system is moving towards a more technology-driven model, as Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that artificial intelligence will play a central role in issuing tax notices under the country’s new tax reform framework. Speaking at the Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 in Islamabad, the finance minister said Pakistan’s remittance inflows are […]
Punjab Property Tax Reforms 2026-27: Digital Payments and Quarterly Surcharge Proposed
Punjab Property Tax Reforms 2026-27: Digital Payments and Quarterly Surcharge Proposed The Punjab government has proposed new reforms in the province’s immovable property taxation system under the Punjab Finance Bill 2026-27. The proposed changes aim to modernise property tax collection, improve transparency, and make tax payments more convenient for property owners across Punjab. According to […]
Section 7E Tax Nullified: Property Relief
Section 7E Tax Pakistan: FCC Nullifies Deemed Income Tax on Property Pakistan’s property sector has received a major legal and market-relevant development as the Federal Constitutional Court has struck down Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. For property owners and real estate investors, the decision is important because the Section 7E tax Pakistan […]