From Real Estate History
On November 4, 1985, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) approved Islamabad's first comprehensive master plan for systematic sector development. This landmark decision established the framework for organized urban expansion, dividing the city into numbered sectors with designated residential, commercial, and green areas. The plan introduced standardized plot sizes, proper infrastructure development, and controlled urban sprawl. This systematic approach to city planning made Islamabad a model for modern urban development in Pakistan and significantly enhanced property values through planned growth.
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4 نومبر 1985 کو کیپیٹل ڈویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی (سی ڈی اے) نے اسلام آباد کی سسٹمیٹک سیکٹر ڈویلپمنٹ کے لیے پہلا جامع ماسٹر پلان منظور کیا۔ اس تاریخی فیصلے نے منظم شہری توسیع کا فریم ورک قائم کیا، جس میں شہر کو نمبرڈ سیکٹرز میں تقسیم کیا گیا اور رہائشی، کامرشل اور گرین ایریاز مخصوص کیے گئے۔ اس پلان نے معیاری پلاٹ سائز، مناسب انفراسٹرکچر ڈویلپمنٹ اور کنٹرولڈ شہری پھیلاؤ متعارف کرایا۔
On November 4, 1998, the first comprehensive online property listing platform was launched in the United States, revolutionizing how real estate was marketed and searched. This digital innovation allowed potential buyers to view properties remotely, access detailed information, and connect with agents online. The platform featured photos, property details, and virtual tours - a groundbreaking concept at the time. This marked the beginning of the digital transformation in real estate, eventually leading to today's sophisticated online property portals that have completely changed consumer behavior in property hunting.
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4 نومبر 1998 کو ریاستہائے متحدہ میں پہلا جامع آن لائن پراپرٹی لسٹنگ پلیٹ فارم لانچ ہوا، جس نے رئیل اسٹیٹ کی مارکیٹنگ اور سرچ کے طریقے میں انقلاب برپا کر دیا۔ اس ڈیجیٹل ایجاد نے ممکنہ خریداروں کو ریموٹ طریقے سے پراپرٹیز دیکھنے، تفصیلی معلومات تک رسائی حاصل کرنے اور آن لائن ایجنٹس سے رابطہ کرنے کی سہولت دی۔ پلیٹ فارم میں فوٹوز، پراپرٹی کی تفصیلات اور ورچوئل ٹورز شامل تھے - جو اس وقت ایک انقلابی تصور تھا۔
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