Pakistan’s real estate market has long been plagued by issues like lack of transparency, unaffordable financing, and over-reliance on undocumented capital. But Budget 2025–26 signals a significant shift, promising to make real estate smarter, more transparent, and easier to access for both end users and developers. The changes in...
A Fragmented Industry Meets Innovation For decades, Pakistan’s real estate industry has operated in silos—builders, brokers, financiers, and tech professionals rarely collaborated beyond transactions. This lack of tech integration slowed innovation and left stakeholders navigating an outdated system. Then, a bold idea emerged: What if real estate technology could...
A Night Where Technology Met Tradition On the vibrant evening of April 23rd, 2025, Karachi witnessed something extraordinary. While Eid festivities lit up the city, a different kind of celebration unfolded at The Lounge, DHA Phase 6 — one that unveiled the future of proptech in Pakistan. The 2nd...
Introduction At PropTech Convention ’24, a panel discussion was held on affordable housing in Pakistan, focusing on financing challenges, regulatory issues, and solutions for middle and low-income groups. The session was moderated by Mr. Asif Shaikh, with panelists Mr. Faisal Murad, Mr. Faisal Khan, and Mr. Muhammad Kamran, who...
Vision 2030: A Transformative Agenda for Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 has been transforming the country. This initiative, driven by the Saudi government, diversifies the economy beyond oil. It aims to develop sectors like health, education, infrastructure, and tourism. Vision 2030’s plan includes giga-projects such as NEOM,...
Innovative Collaboration: Samana Developers and Oracle’s Digital Leap In a remarkable move within the PropTech innovation landscape, Samana Developers has embarked on a digital transformation in real estate by partnering with Oracle. This collaboration focuses on integrating Oracle Fusion ERP, a tool designed to revolutionize operational efficiency and enhance...
In an enlightening panel discussion at the PropTech Convention ’24 entitled ‘Role of VCs in Driving Proptech Solutions‘, industry leaders including Mr. Mohsin Termezy, founder of Dastak Accelerator, Mr. Osama Jawad, from the British Council Pakistan, Mr. Kamran Basit, CEO of Indus Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd., and Mr. Umair...
In a recent gathering at the annual Proptech Convention, Dr. Fiaz Chaudhry, Director of the LUMS Energy Institute, delivered a compelling speech that addressed the urgent need for sustainable energy practices within Pakistan’s real estate sector. His discourse provided valuable insights into how energy efficiency and energy-saving technologies are...
Introduction: In the bustling corridors of the Proptech Convention ’24, Dr. Sana Malik, an architect with a passion for low-income housing, unveiled a visionary blueprint to tackle Pakistan’s housing crisis. As a founding member of the Architecture Department at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Dr. Sana brings...
Introduction to A New Era in Real Estate Across the bustling cities of Pakistan, a quiet revolution is underway, transforming traditional real estate into modern, digitized landscapes. A Real Estate enthusiast, Mr. Asif Abdul Kareem, CEO Al-Karim Capital Estate, highlighted on it at the recent PropTech Convention ’24, held in Lahore. He...