This domain examines how human settlements and real estate systems shape Pakistan’s urban and rural futures. It considers housing, infrastructure, regulatory authorities, property markets, and legal frameworks, outlining reforms that support sustainable growth, strengthen institutional transparency, and advance inclusive, citizen centered urbanization
Reimagining how people live, build, and belong through integrated rural–urban planning, inclusive housing, resilient infrastructure, and vibrant community development..
Advancing the housing sector through innovative models, vertical expansion, and sustainable approaches to both residential and commercial development.
Redefining Pakistan’s urban trajectory through forward-looking planning, integrated infrastructure systems, and smart city solutions that enhance mobility, services, and economic growth.
Reinforcing governance capacity across housing and planning authorities (LDA, RUDA, CDA, etc.), with emphasis on institutional accountability, regulatory coherence, and transparent oversight.
Structuring property markets and transaction systems to improve efficiency, attract investment, and strengthen public trust in the real estate economy.
Advancing land and property laws, securing ownership rights, and expanding dispute resolution mechanisms to align real estate governance with constitutional protections and citizen rights.
Pakistan’s survival depends on its water, land, minerals, agriculture, forests, and the places where people live. This group reflects on how these foundations, from natural resources to human settlements, can be managed with wisdom and resilience to secure a just and sustainable future.
Reimagining Pakistan’s water future through policy leadership, public engagement, and climate intelligence
Developing policies and strategic frameworks to safeguard Pakistan’s underground and undersea wealth from foreign exploitation, ensuring national control and long term benefit.
Revitalizing Pakistan’s self sufficiency by boosting crop yields, livestock health, and sustainable food systems while reducing import dependence..
Roadmap to affordable, decentralized, renewable energy solutions.
The environment is our natural surroundings, forests are tree-rich areas, and biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth.
This domain explores how migration, remittances and diaspora property portfolios shape Pakistan’s housing markets and economy. It studies returnee reintegration, urban expansion and demographic transitions, while highlighting the cultural and economic influence of overseas communities on real estate and national development.
PEmployment, education, and security drive outward migration. This pillar studies trends, governance, and the long-term effects of labor mobility on housing and development.
Returnees bring savings and skills but face reintegration hurdles. Focus is on how institutions and policies help channel their resources into real estate and business in Pakistan.
Property is central to diaspora wealth. This pillar examines ownership under host-country laws, transnational investments, and how these link to remittances and family support.
Remittances are Pakistan’s most stable foreign exchange source. Analysis covers their role in household welfare, housing affordability, land prices, and policy to direct them into sustainable development.
Diaspora identity and dual belonging shape property investments in ancestral land and urban housing. This pillar highlights their role as both cultural ambassadors and real estate stakeholders.
This domain analyzes the role of cantonments and Defense Housing Authorities in Pakistan’s urban landscape, assessing civil military land distribution, its effects on housing, markets and equity, and drawing international comparisons to guide future planning and governance.
Tracing the historical development of cantonments, their land footprint in major cities, and their role in shaping Pakistan’s urban geography.
Analyzing the growth of DHA schemes as extensions of military land development, their governance, and their impact on civilian housing markets.
Assessing how land is distributed between civilian and military populations, and the implications for equity, access, and urban expansion.
Exploring the dual use of military land for border defense and installations, and its conversion into commercial and residential projects.
Evaluating how military driven real estate shapes property prices, access to housing, and the social fabric of civilian and military coexistence.
Studying international cases such as Egypt, Turkey, and the United States to identify lessons for governance, transparency, and reform in Pakistan.
Real Estate Futures, Technology and Civilization This domain investigates how blockchain, PropTech, cryptocurrencies and new institutional models transform real estate into a foundation of future civilization. It also examines convention centers, coworking spaces and startup ecosystems that are reshaping the cultural and economic role of real estate in Pakistan and globally.
Exploring tokenized property markets, blockchain-based transactions, and startup ecosystems driving innovation in real estate.
Assessing Real Estate Investment Trusts and emerging financial instruments as vehicles for institutional capital and inclusive property markets.
Studying digital platforms, AI-powered valuations, smart building systems, and the rise of co-working spaces as flexible real estate models.
Examining the integration of crypto assets into property transactions, the risks and regulatory challenges, and the potential merging of real and digital economies.
Analyzing how real estate could function as a core asset in barter systems and alternative economies during global crises and financial disruptions.
Understanding how convention centers, mega urban hubs, and transnational real estate projects reflect wider social, cultural, and civilizational transformations.
This domain reviews Pakistan’s property rights, registration, taxation, dispute resolution and development authorities, mapping institutional frameworks, identifying gaps in compliance and transparency, and recommending reforms to align real estate governance with national objectives and international best practices.
Secure property rights are the foundation of functioning real estate markets. This pillar examines legal protections, transfer mechanisms, and the inclusivity of ownership across social groups.
Transparent land registration and cadastral mapping ensure credibility, reduce disputes, and enhance investment. This pillar investigates how Pakistan’s record systems can transition to digital, transparent, and citizen-friendly platforms.
Taxation frameworks influence real estate affordability, market efficiency, and fiscal revenue. This pillar evaluates the balance between equity, efficiency, and compliance in property taxation.
An efficient legal system for property disputes underpins investor confidence. This pillar studies judicial structures, dispute resolution pathways, and the accessibility of justice.
Urban authorities and development regulators are central to real estate compliance. This pillar explores governance models, accountability, and service delivery.
Reform is necessary to align Pakistan’s real estate sector with global standards of sustainability, equity, and transparency. This pillar reviews national policies and international lessons.
This domain calls for a federal model of 36 autonomous States with independent governance, judiciary and administration, while united in defense, currency and foreign affairs. Each State should foster cosmopolitan hubs and provide local services to ensure equity, institutional strength and balanced urban growth.
Establish a state system that balances autonomy with federal unity, ensuring fair representation and stability.
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Reform institutions and legal frameworks for efficient, transparent, and accountable state-level governance.
Build integrated networks of connectivity, logistics, and smart urban planning to strengthen inter-state mobility and productivity..
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Guarantee equitable allocation of natural resources, land, and fiscal revenues, while ensuring inter-state cooperation.
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Safeguard the rights of citizens, preserve their mobility across states, and reinforce their loyalty to the federation.
