Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Charsadda | ReNews Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities have intensified their crackdown against illegal and unauthorised housing schemes, with the Charsadda Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) sealing 10 housing schemes, colonies, townships and plotting sites for allegedly operating without the legally required approvals.
The latest enforcement action was carried out on Friday on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Fazal Rahim Marwat. Assistant Additional Commissioner Nida Shams, accompanied by officials of the TMA, inspected various housing projects and took action against schemes found to be lacking the required permissions and approvals.
According to the latest newspaper report, authorities have also served notices on 32 housing schemes in the district over alleged deficiencies in their legal approvals. Officials are examining the status and documentation of these projects to determine whether they comply with applicable land-use, planning and development regulations.
The action has raised concerns among developers, property dealers and investors because housing schemes operating without valid approvals can expose buyers to substantial financial and legal risks. Such projects may face restrictions on development, transfer of plots and provision of utilities, while purchasers can encounter difficulties in establishing ownership or completing property transactions.
The Charsadda operation is part of a wider regulatory push in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to bring private housing development under stricter legal and planning controls. Provincial authorities have been increasingly focusing on housing societies that allegedly begin development or market plots without securing the mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and other permissions from relevant departments.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Use and Building Control Authority (LUBCA) has previously directed housing-scheme developers to provide complete records concerning their projects. The authorities have particularly focused on determining whether schemes possess valid NOCs and whether their development activities conform to approved plans and land-use requirements.
Officials have also warned that housing societies that fail to demonstrate their legal status may face enforcement action. The regulatory drive is aimed at preventing the development and marketing of unauthorised schemes and protecting citizens from investing in projects whose legal status remains uncertain.
The issue is particularly important for KP's rapidly expanding urban areas, where demand for residential plots and housing has increased alongside population growth and urbanisation. Unregulated development can create problems not only for individual buyers but also for local governments because unauthorised schemes may develop without adequate arrangements for roads, drainage, sewerage, water supply, electricity, public spaces and other essential infrastructure.
For property buyers, the latest crackdown highlights the importance of conducting proper due diligence before purchasing a plot in any private housing scheme. Buyers are advised to verify the project's NOC, approved layout plan, land ownership documents and development permissions from the relevant authorities rather than relying solely on advertisements, property dealers or assurances provided by developers.
The enforcement action could also increase pressure on private developers across the province to regularise their projects and complete outstanding approval requirements. Housing societies that are unable to establish their legal status could face further inspections, sealing or other action under the applicable regulations.
The latest figures from Charsadda — 10 schemes sealed and notices issued to 32 schemes — indicate that authorities are moving beyond warnings towards direct enforcement. If the ongoing verification process identifies further violations, the crackdown could expand to additional housing projects.

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
DHA Peshawar has invited bids for two major infrastructure projects with a combined estimated cost of Rs 5.75 billion, marking a significant step in the development of the housing scheme. The procurement covers infrastructure development for Residential Sector F and construction of a new 132KV AIS Grid Station.
The Residential Sector F infrastructure project has an estimated cost of Rs 3.5 billion. Sealed bids have been invited from eligible contractors registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the C-B or above category.
According to the tender schedule, bids for the Sector F infrastructure project must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Contractors are required to submit a Rs 30 million bid security along with their bids.
The second project involves construction of a 132KV AIS Grid Station at an estimated cost of Rs 2.25 billion. Contractors holding a PEC C-1 or above rating have been invited to participate in the procurement process.
Bids for the grid station project must be submitted by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM, accompanied by a Rs 20 million bid security. The new grid station is expected to provide additional electricity capacity to support growing construction and future occupancy within the housing scheme.
The Sector F infrastructure development is expected to cover essential facilities including roads, drainage, sewerage, water supply, electricity infrastructure and landscaping. The tendering process will be followed by technical and financial evaluations, contract awards and mobilisation of successful contractors.
The launch of procurement for the two projects represents an important phase in DHA Peshawar’s development cycle, moving the scheme beyond planning and allocation towards physical infrastructure execution.
The development schedule also coincides with DHA Peshawar’s upcoming Residential Ballot on September 10, 2026. The ballot is a separate allocation activity and is not part of the infrastructure procurement process.
Following the tender closing dates, key milestones for property owners and prospective buyers will include technical and financial evaluations, contract awards, contractor mobilisation, commencement of construction and eventual energisation of the grid station. Progress on Sector F infrastructure will also remain relevant to future possession and development timelines.

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue and Estate Department has operationalised the E Registry system for property transactions across the province, aimed at making the registration process faster, more transparent and secure for citizens.

According to the department, the E Registry system was launched on August 18, 2026, with standard operating procedures issued for its implementation at Sub Registrar Offices.

The digital system is expected to facilitate landowners, buyers and sellers by reducing paperwork, speeding up the registration process and limiting the need for repeated visits to government offices.

The department said the system would also strengthen the security of registered property documents, protect ownership rights and help reduce risks related to fraud, forgery, record manipulation and duplication.

The E Registry system has been rolled out in Peshawar, Bannu, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Swat, Mardan, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Nowshera and Charsadda.

The department advised buyers to continue conducting due diligence before purchasing property, including checking its legal status, ownership title, land records and any pending litigation or restrictions.

The initiative is part of the Revenue and Estate Department's wider digitisation programme, which includes digital land records, digitised Fard services and moves towards electronic payments and e stamping.