The federal government has signaled a major policy shift toward Real Estate Investment
Trusts (REITs) and documented trading. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb recently
discussed fresh reforms to simplify tax structures and lower transfer costs.
● Key Trend: There is a push to move capital away from "idle" plots (files) and toward
"productive" vertical developments.
● The "Bottom" of the Market: Market analysts suggest that with the recent regional
stabilization, property values in prime areas like DHA Lahore and Multan—currently
estimated at 30-33% of their intrinsic value—are beginning an upward trajectory after a
long stagnation.
