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Pakistan Seeks More Financing for SMEs

The World Bank Group has pledged to mobilize up to $2 billion annually for Pakistan over the next decade under its Country Partnership Framework for FY2026–35. The government aims to direct the increased financing towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), public-private partnership projects and housing finance, among other priorities. The plans were discussed in Islamabad by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, International Finance Corporation Division Director Simon Andrews and World Bank Country Director for Pakistan Bolormaa Amgaabazar. The World Bank confirms the framework’s ten-year period; the meeting and annual financing figure come from the details provided.

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Karachi Gets Town-Wise SBCA Setup

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Karachi Gets Town-Wise SBCA Setup

The Sindh Building Control Authority has introduced a town-wise administrative system in Karachi, transferring and assigning directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, senior building inspectors and building inspectors to local areas. The 23 towns covered are Baldia, Chanesar, Gadap, Mominabad, Mauripur, Nazimabad, North Karachi, North Nazimabad, Orangi, Saddar, Safoora, Shah Faisal, Sohrab Goth, Gulberg, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Ibrahim Hyderi, Jinnah, Korangi, Landhi, Liaquatabad, Lyari, Malir and Model Colony. The SBCA says the changes aim to strengthen building control, curb illegal construction, improve administrative efficiency and increase transparency in town-level operations.

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Property Sector Faces CCP Scrutiny

Pakistan’s Property Sector Faces Scrutiny Over Hidden Charges and False Claims

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) will hold an open hearing on August 27 to examine deceptive marketing and competition concerns in the real estate sector. Consumers, investors, developers, builders and industry professionals have been invited to share evidence. Misleading claims, hidden charges and false information about project approvals, facilities and development status will be examined. Stakeholder feedback will support formal recommendations aimed at strengthening market transparency, fair competition and consumer protection.

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