Punjab Province

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Multan Bench of the Lahore High Court has set aside the Board of Revenue’s 2017 order in an important case concerning Mangla Dam affectees and directed the matter to be decided afresh within four months.
Justice Muzamil Akhtar Shabbir issued a four-page written judgment, observing that until a final decision is made in the matter, the petitioners shall not be dispossessed from their owned land.
In its ruling, the court noted that the Board of Revenue had not properly considered the petitioners’ stance and the ownership rights of 59 individuals. The court held that due to non-compliance with earlier judicial directions, the challenged order of the Board of Revenue could not be sustained.
The petitioners’ counsel informed the court that WAPDA had issued a certificate for the purchase of state land, under which the full price of the land had been paid. Later, the petitioners approached the District Collector Vehari for transfer of ownership, but their request was rejected.
According to the record, the Lahore High Court had referred the matter back to the Board of Revenue in 1999 for reconsideration of the petitioners’ claim and relevant legal aspects. However, the court observed that the Board of Revenue did not conduct a complete and lawful review of the matter in light of the earlier directions.
On the other hand, the opposing counsel argued that the land falls within a prohibited zone and, therefore, the petitioners are not entitled to ownership rights. They further contended that the Director General had offered alternative land to the petitioners, but they refused to accept the offer without any valid reason, and therefore were not entitled to any relief.
After reviewing the arguments and the record, the court set aside the Board of Revenue’s 2017 order and directed the relevant authorities to decide the matter afresh in accordance with law within four months.
The court made it clear that until the fresh decision is made, the petitioners shall not be dispossessed from their owned land.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Alif Holdings is set to host a first of its kind Real Estate CEOs Conference and live podcast discussion on June 26, 2026, bringing together policymakers, real estate developers, investors, business leaders and key industry stakeholders for an open conversation on the future of Pakistan’s property sector.
The event will feature Punjab Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Bilal Yaseen as the keynote guest, while renowned journalist Mansoor Ali Khan will host and moderate the discussion.
According to the organisers, the conference aims to create a direct platform where government representatives and real estate stakeholders can discuss policy challenges, investment concerns, infrastructure planning and the future direction of the housing and construction sectors.
The discussion is expected to cover major issues including housing policy, urban development, investor confidence, regulatory reforms, infrastructure needs, approval processes and the role of the private sector in addressing Pakistan’s growing housing demand.
The initiative is being described as significant because it marks one of the rare occasions where a serving provincial housing minister will participate in a live, industry focused podcast and conference alongside real estate CEOs and stakeholders.
Alif Holdings CEO Ahmed Saljouk said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to encouraging meaningful dialogue beyond commercial interests. He said real estate is one of Pakistan’s most important economic sectors and stronger communication between policymakers and industry representatives can support long term sectoral growth.
Industry observers believe such discussions are important at a time when Pakistan’s real estate sector is facing multiple challenges, including regulatory uncertainty, rising construction costs, investor caution, urban planning pressures and the need for affordable housing solutions.
The June 22 conference is expected to attract developers, investors, business leaders, consultants and professionals seeking clarity on the future policy direction of Pakistan’s real estate market.
By organising the event, Alif Holdings aims to position itself not only as a real estate developer but also as an active industry stakeholder promoting thought leadership, policy dialogue and constructive engagement for the future of Pakistan’s real estate ecosystem.

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab Revenue Authority has intensified action against tax defaulters and businesses violating tax laws across the province. The authority’s enforcement teams sealed the offices of 15 housing developers during a large scale operation in different divisions.
According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Revenue Authority, the operations were carried out in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Sargodha and Multan divisions, where action was taken against various business establishments over violations of tax laws, irregularities in sales records and discrepancies in tax payments.
During the operations, several marquees and marriage halls were also sealed, while the sales records of a number of restaurants were taken into custody. The spokesperson said that discrepancies were found between sales records and deposited taxes during the scrutiny, after which the records of the relevant establishments were seized for further investigation.
The Punjab Revenue Authority has also issued notices to 25 business entities over tax irregularities. Officials said the notices were aimed at seeking explanations regarding tax records, payments and business transactions so that further action could be taken in accordance with the law.
The PRA chairman said that indiscriminate action would continue to ensure implementation of tax laws. He made it clear that repeat violators would face strict measures, including fines, sealing of business premises and legal notices.
According to the authority, the province wide campaign to strengthen the tax net, prevent revenue leakage and take action against businesses involved in tax evasion will continue.