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January 2026

Reconstruction Package Announced for Earthquake Victims

21 اکتوبر 2005 کو 8 اکتوبر کے تباہ کن زلزلے کے بعد حکومت پاکستان نے زلزلہ متاثرین کے لیے جامع بحالی و تعمیراتی پیکیج کا اعلان کیا۔ اس پیکیج میں متاثرہ علاقوں میں 4 لاکھ سے ...

Read More > 21 October 2025

Historic Public Housing Program Launch

On October 20, 1934, the nation's first comprehensive public housing program was launched, addressing severe urban housing shortages during the economic depression. This groundbreaking initiative constructed thousands of affordable housing units across major cities, providing decent living condition...

Read More > 20 October 2025

Shopping Center Zoning Law Revolution

On October 20, 1978, transformative zoning legislation was enacted that specifically addressed large-scale shopping center developments, creating dedicated commercial zoning categories for retail complexes. This legal framework established standards for parking requirements, traffic management, envi...

Read More > 20 October 2025

First National Building Code Standards Established

On October 20, 1901, the first comprehensive national building code standards were established, creating uniform construction regulations across the country. This landmark legislation addressed fire safety, structural integrity, and sanitation requirements for all new constructions. The code mandate...

Read More > 20 October 2025

First Steel-Frame Skyscraper Construction Revolution

On October 19, 1895, the construction industry witnessed a revolutionary transformation with the widespread adoption of steel-frame technology for skyscrapers. This innovation enabled buildings to reach unprecedented heights, fundamentally changing urban landscapes across major cities. The Home Insu...

Read More > 19 October 2025

Historic Building Preservation Laws Established

On October 19, 1923, landmark legislation for historic building preservation was enacted, creating the first comprehensive framework for protecting architecturally significant structures from demolition or inappropriate modification. This legal development emerged as rapid urbanization threatened ce...

Read More > 19 October 2025

Shopping Mall Revolution Begins with First Regional Center

On October 19, 1956, the modern shopping mall era began with the opening of the first fully enclosed regional shopping center, fundamentally transforming retail real estate and consumer behavior. This innovative commercial development featured climate-controlled environments, ample parking, and mult...

Read More > 19 October 2025

Pakistan's Construction Sector Gets Tax Amnesty Benefits

On October 18, 2018, the Pakistani government extended tax amnesty benefits specifically to the construction sector to stimulate economic activity and address housing shortages. The policy allowed investors to declare undisclosed assets by investing in construction projects without facing tax scruti...

Read More > 18 October 2025

UAE Implements New Real Estate Brokerage Regulations

On October 18, 2020, the UAE introduced comprehensive new regulations for real estate brokerage practices across all seven emirates. The regulations mandated proper licensing, standardized commission structures, and enhanced transparency in property transactions. All real estate agents were required...

Read More > 18 October 2025

Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving, Boosting Real Estate Mobility

On October 18, 2017, Saudi Arabia announced the lifting of the ban on women driving, significantly impacting real estate patterns across the kingdom. This policy change increased women's mobility, leading to higher demand for properties in commercial areas, near workplaces, and educational instituti...

Read More > 18 October 2025

Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Triggers Global Property Crash

On October 16, 2008, the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a historic collapse in global real estate markets. The bank’s failure, caused by excessive exposure to subprime mortgages, led property prices to drop by 30–50% across major cities worldwide. Mortgage lending froze, construction pr...

Read More > 16 October 2025

Graf Zeppelin First Commercial Flight

The Graf Zeppelin First Commercial Flight on October 15 1928 revolutionized real estate development approaches. This landmark event introduced innovative construction techniques and urban planning methodologies that reshaped property markets globally.

Read More > 15 October 2025

Lahore Improvement Trust Begins Wartime Urban Replanning

In October 1939, as the clouds of the Second World War gathered over the Indian subcontinent, Lahore stood as the administrative and military heart of British Punjab, a thriving center of commerce, governance, and mobility. During this critical moment, the Punjab Government declared Lahore a War Tim...

Read More > 11 October 2025

Karachi Master Plan Commission Established

On October 11, 1955, the Federal Cabinet of Pakistan approved the formation of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) Master Plan Unit, marking the beginning of the country’s first metropolitan level planning institution. This landmark decision came during a period of rapid urban growth as Karach...

Read More > 11 October 2025

Early Cooperative Housing Model in Calcutta

On October 10, 1924, the Registrar of Co-operative Societies in the Bengal Presidency recorded one of the earliest applications for a Residential Cooperative Housing Society in Calcutta, now Kolkata. This marked a turning point in South Asia’s urban development when the cooperative principle, prev...

Read More > 10 October 2025

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