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Karachi : ReNews Pakistan
Faisal Town Group will hold the third edition of its Grand Property Showcase in Karachi on September 12 and 13, 2026, at the PC Hotel. The two day event will run from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both days.
The property showcase is aimed at connecting Karachi based buyers and overseas Pakistanis with the developer’s portfolio and investment opportunities. The event will feature a range of residential and commercial property options from the group’s developments.
Faisal Town Group’s real estate portfolio is primarily concentrated in the Islamabad Rawalpindi region and includes major developments such as Faisal Town and Faisal Hills. The group has also expanded its portfolio to include commercial properties, apartments, mixed-use developments and high-rise projects.
The showcase is expected to feature different property formats, including residential and commercial plots, apartments and shops. However, a complete inventory of projects and units available for booking at the event has not been disclosed, making it important for prospective buyers to obtain project-specific details, prices and payment plans directly from the organisers.
Faisal Hills is among the group’s prominent developments and is located near the Taxila and GT Road corridor. The project has progressed into different development stages and has also expanded into vertical formats, including apartments and mixed-use structures.
The wider range of property formats means investors will need to assess projects according to their individual characteristics. For plots, factors such as block location, development status, possession and utility access remain important, while apartment and commercial buyers may need to consider approvals, floor plans, construction progress, parking and maintenance arrangements.
The decision to hold the showcase in Karachi provides the developer with an opportunity to reach one of Pakistan’s largest property-investor markets and engage directly with buyers from the city as well as overseas Pakistani families.
No universal discount or special concession has been officially specified for the Karachi event. Buyers considering any promotional offer are advised to obtain written details covering the original price, event price, booking amount, instalment schedule and any additional charges before making an investment decision.

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
The Federal Constitutional Court has sought the audit report of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in connection with the construction of residential plots on land allocated for public welfare purposes.
The court heard an appeal filed by the NGO against a Sindh High Court judgment and raised questions regarding the allotment and use of the land as well as the organisation’s financial affairs.
At the Karachi Registry, the Federal Constitutional Court heard the NGO’s appeal against the Sindh High Court decision concerning the construction of residential plots on land allotted for welfare purposes. During the proceedings, the court raised important questions about the legal basis of the land allotment, its present use and the NGO’s financial matters, and directed the organisation to submit its audit report by the next hearing.
During the hearing, counsel for the appellant NGO maintained that the organisation had been allotted the land in 1982 for welfare purposes. The counsel presented the organisation’s position regarding the allotment and its subsequent use of the property.
Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi questioned the basis on which a 2,000-square-yard plot had been allotted to the NGO and asked what welfare services the organisation had performed in return for being granted such valuable land. The court also sought clarification regarding the legal authority under which the land had been allotted and its current use.
Additional Advocate General Sindh Faizan Memon told the court that the land had been allotted to the organisation by the then chairman of the Zakat Committee. However, he argued that the chairman of the Zakat Committee did not have the legal authority to make such an allotment.
He further informed the court that the land had originally been reserved for a school, but the applicant NGO had constructed residential plots on the property. Following the government lawyer’s submissions, the court sought further clarification regarding the original purpose of the land, the authority responsible for its allotment and the legality of its current use.
The court also questioned the NGO’s sources of funding. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi asked who financed the organisation. Counsel for the NGO stated that the organisation had previously received grants from the federal government but was now managing its affairs through its own resources and income generated by the society.
The court expressed dissatisfaction with the response and sought further details about the organisation’s sources of funds and whether its financial affairs were subject to a formal audit. The court emphasised the need for an audit report to examine the transparency of the NGO’s financial matters.
During the proceedings, the court also expressed displeasure with the NGO’s counsel and directed that complete information regarding the organisation’s financial resources, funding and activities be provided.
The Federal Constitutional Court adjourned further proceedings until the next hearing and directed the applicant NGO to submit its audit report for examination.

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) has identified more than Rs8 billion worth of its land allegedly under illegal occupation in North Karachi, putting more than 350 shops, houses and other structures at risk of enforcement action.
The development has emerged as a major public-land and urban governance issue, highlighting the growing challenge of protecting state-owned property from encroachment and ensuring that land in major cities is used in accordance with approved plans and legal ownership arrangements.
According to the KDA, the action was launched on the special directives of Director General Asif Jan Siddiqui as part of an effort to reclaim valuable authority land and address alleged illegal occupation.
An enforcement and estate team, working under the supervision of KDA Director Estate and Enforcement Syed Zain Shah, conducted surveys in several parts of North Karachi. The survey identified more than 350 shops, residential houses and other structures allegedly constructed on KDA land in and around Sectors 5/A-1, 5/A-2, 5/A-3 and 5/A-4, including the area surrounding Madeehah Stop.
The authority subsequently issued notices to the occupants, giving them three days to appear before KDA officials and produce original ownership documents, allotment letters, leases and other legal records to establish their claims.
KDA officials said that during the initial verification process, most occupants failed to provide acceptable original documentation demonstrating lawful ownership or authorised occupation of the properties.
The authority has described the notices as a final opportunity for occupants to establish their legal claims before further action is taken. Properties for which ownership or lawful possession cannot be established could face enforcement measures, including demolition, subject to applicable legal procedures.
The case has also raised broader questions about the management of public land in Pakistan's urban centres. Several of the identified shops and structures have reportedly existed or remained operational for more than two decades, prompting questions over how construction, commercial activity and expansion were allowed to continue on land now being described as illegally occupied.
The issue is particularly significant for Karachi, where rapid urban expansion, rising land values and pressure on public land have made encroachment and unauthorised development persistent challenges for civic and development authorities.
The identification of land valued at more than Rs8 billion also underlines the potential financial significance of recovering government-owned property. Public land in densely populated urban areas represents a major state asset that can potentially be used for planned residential, commercial, institutional and public-service development.
The KDA's action could therefore have implications beyond the affected North Karachi properties, particularly if the authority expands the verification exercise to other areas under its jurisdiction.
The development also highlights the importance of maintaining accurate land records, conducting regular surveys and ensuring timely enforcement against unauthorised occupation. Delayed action can make land disputes more complicated, particularly where occupants have remained in possession for extended periods and developed commercial or residential structures on the disputed land.
For the real-estate sector, the case reinforces the importance of verifying title, allotment, lease and development approvals before purchasing, constructing or investing in property, particularly in areas where land ownership may be disputed.
The KDA is now expected to scrutinise the documents submitted by occupants and determine which properties have valid legal status. Those unable to establish lawful ownership or occupation could face further proceedings under the relevant laws.
The latest operation has consequently brought the protection and recovery of public land back into focus, with its outcome likely to be closely watched by property owners, investors, developers and other urban authorities across Pakistan.