“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero And I totally agree with Marcus. Books are your best friends. Period. Now is the era of technology and gadgets and there is no doubt about it. People use online resources to promote their products[...]

The construction of any real estate project requires several approvals in the form of a ‘non-objection certificate’ (NOC) from the regulatory development body, constituted according to the policies approved by the Federal Government. The NOCs ensure timely approval of layout and construction plans, issuing requisite NOCs from concerned departments and[...]

If a child, a spouse, a life partner, or a parent depends on you and your income, you need life insurance. – Suze Orman.   Buying a house is one of the most crucial decisions that you will make in your life. When you buy a home, your utmost desire[...]

The House financing industry in Pakistan has still a long way to go, but it is slowly gaining traction. With an increase in population and migration flow, especially in the big cities of Pakistan, demand for better housing facilities is growing. To cater to this demand, the house financing industry[...]

In Pakistan, the land is a provincial subject with different regulations administering land acquisition in each province. In general, any foreign national who has received permission from the Ministry of Interior (Federal) and the respective provincial government can acquire land within their capacity. Furthermore, if a company is incorporated in[...]

Bridging the existing gap through technological advancements, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched ‘SBP Service Desk Portal’ – a digital solution for people to register complaints related to housing finance, directly with the central bank.    What is Government’s ‘Markup Subsidy Housing Finance’? In order to provide affordable housing[...]

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launches ‘Service Desk Portal’, to facilitate the general public to register housing finance complaints with the SBP directly through the portal. This initiative has been introduced for people to easily avail the government’s mark-up subsidy scheme for affordable housing. In addition, the central[...]

ISLAMABAD: Given the success of the Fixed Tax Regime Scheme for the construction industry, Prime Minister Imran Khan has extended the relief package till December 31, 2021, to boost the economy. Pakistan’s economy registered rising economic activity, along with attracting record-breaking remittances. While addressing the nation in a live stream,[...]