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Notification / OM No. No. CEN/Admn-39/AssessmentOfficeBuilding/11 Dated 01-January-2025 Notification Issued By: Pakistan Public Works Department, Government of Pakistan Government of Pakistan Introduces New Pension Regulations for Transparency: The Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD) is dedicated to ensuring fair and updated standards for its operational framework, including the hiring of residential accommodations for government employees. In line with this commitment and as directed by the Ministry of Housing & Works, a thorough review of rental ceilings at six key stations—Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta—has been conducted. This review, based on market trends and comprehensive data collection, recommends revised rental ceilings to reflect current market realities and better serve the needs of government servants. Notification Describes; Most Immediate GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANPAKISTAN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTEMENT No. CEN/Admn-39/AssessmentOfficeBuilding/11 Islamabad, the 1st January, 2025 To: The Administrative Officer,Director General’s Office,Pak PWD, Islamabad. Subject :- REVISION OF RENTAL CEILINGS FOR HIRING OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT SIX SPECIFIED STATIONS I.E ISLAMABAD, RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACHI, PESHAWAR AND QUETTA, Dear Sir, Kindly refer to your office letter No.DG-130/General File Ibd/ES dated 31.12.2024 on the subject cited above and to forward herewith a copy of Executive Engineer, Central Civil Division-III, Pak. PWD. Islamabad letter No. CCD-III/W-III/156/1428 dated 31.12.2024 alongwith working paper and supporting documents, for further necessary action. 2.         This issues with the approval of Chief Engineer (North). Yours faithfully, Encl: As stated Joint Administrative OfficerO/o Chief Engineer (North)Pak. PWD, Islamabad) Most UrgentBy Special MessengerBy WhatsApp/Fax GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANPAKISTAN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTCENTRAL CIVIL DIVISION-III, ISLAMABAD No.C-III/W-III/156/1428 Islamabad, dated 31st December, 2024. To: The Chief Engineer (North),Pakistan Public Works Department,Islamabad Subject :- REVISION OF RENTAL CEILINGS FOR HIRING OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT SIX SPECIFIED STATIONS I.E. ISLAMABAD, RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACHI, PESHAWAR, AND QUETTA. With reference to Ministry of Housing & Works Letter No. F.4(8)/92-Policy dated 18-12-2024, I would like to apprise you that, upon the instructions of the Secretary Housing & Works, a comprehensive survey of rental rates has been conducted by this office. The data for this survey was collected from various sources, including property dealers, market rent surveys from renters, rental demand documents available in this division, and other publicly accessible platforms such as Zameen.com and Graana.com. Based on the findings of the survey, this office recommends an increase in the rental ceilings across various categories. Detailed recommendations are provided below for your review. Sr. No. Basic Pay Scale Existing Rental Ceilings (amount in Rupees) Proposed Rental Ceilings (amount in Rupees) Percentage Increase Islamabad Rawalpindi Islamabad Rawalpindi 1 1-2 7029 6591 15815 14830 125% 2 3-6 10980 9654 24705 21722 125% 3 7-10 16403 14682 32806 29364 100% 4 11-13 24744 21462 39590 34339 60% 5 14-16 31085 27134 49736 43414 60% 6 17-18 41147 35898 65835 57437 60% 7 19 54704 46816 87526 74906 60% 8 20 68700 59079 109920 94526 60% 9 21 82261 71107 131618 113771 60% 10 22 98444 89230 157510 142768 60% Additionally, further data is attached for your perusal and further transmission to the quarters concerned. Encl :- Annex-A: Working document prepared by this office. Annex-B: Data collected via Google Forms. Annex-C: Rent Assessment Forms for evaluations conducted by this office. Annex-D: Data sourced from online platforms. Yours faithfully, Executive EngineerCentral Civil Division-III, Conclusion: The proposed revisions in rental ceilings aim to enhance the alignment of government policies with prevailing market rates, thereby improving the welfare of employees requiring residential accommodations. These changes, developed through extensive surveys and data analysis, will ensure fairness and practicality in housing provisions at the specified stations. Stakeholders are requested to review the detailed recommendations and supporting documents for necessary action. Your cooperation in implementing these updates will be instrumental in achieving the objectives set forth by the Ministry of Housing & Works. For additional details, please refer to the enclosed documents or contact the concerned office. For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANMINISTRY OF HOUSING AND WORKS.ISLAMABAD F.No.4 (8)/92-Policy                                                                                                 Islamabad, the 23rd October, 2024 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:              Enhancement of rental ceiling for hiring of privately owned rental accommodation The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that in terms of Schedule II, Rule 3(3), Serial No.14 of Rules of Business, 1973 Ministry of Housing and Works is entrusted with the task of provision of Government owned office and residential accommodation for officers and staff of the Federal Government; acquisition; requisitioning and hiring of residential accommodation. The hiring of residential accommodation was decentralized w.e.f. 01-07-2004 at six specified stations i.e. Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar. However, it is for the Ministry of Housing and Works to revise rates of rental ceilings for hiring of residential accommodation in consultation with the Finance Division. 2. Recently the Estate Office, Islamabad has carried out market survey to assess rent of residential buildings at various localities of different cities and as per survey, the market rent has increased from 73% to 110% at six specified stations. 3.       In terms of Rule 12(I) of Rules of Business, 1973inter alia provides that no Division shall without previous consultation with the Finance :Division authorizes the issue of any orders which will affect directly or indirectly the finances of the Federation. 4.   In view of the above, draft Summary for the Cabinet (F/A) is enclosed herewith for views/comments of Finance Division, for further necessary action. Section Officer (Policy/E-Ill) The Secretary, Finance Division, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.

REMINDER-I IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANMINISTRY OF HOUSING AND WORKSISLAMABAD No. F.4(8)/92-Policy                                                                        Islamabad, the 20th September, 2024 To The Director General, Estate Office, Islamabad. Subject:           REVISION OF RENTAL CEILINGS FOR HIRING OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT SIX SPECIFIED STATIONS i.e. ISLAMABAD, RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACHI, PESHAWAR AND QUETTA. I am directed to refer this Ministry of Housing and Works’ letter of even number dated 23.08.2024 on the subject cited above and to state that survey of the market rent rate of residential accommodations at six specified stations viz Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar & Quetta, is still awaited. Section Officer (Policy)

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANMINISTRY OF HOUSING AND WORKS No. F.4(8)144-Policy                                                                                        Islamabad, the 20th September, 2024 OFFICE MEMORANDUM SUBJECT:            REVISION OF RENTAL CEILING FOR HIRING OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT ISLAMABAD AND OTHER SPECIFIED STATIONS I.E. RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACHI PESHAWAR AND QUETTA. The Federal Government is pleased to enhance rental ceiling for hiring of residential accommodation in Federal Ministries/ Divisions/ Attached Departments / Subordinate Offices at Islamabad and other specified stations i.e. Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar as under w.e.f 01-07-2024. Entitlement B.S Existing Rental Ceiling Revised Rental Ceiling     Islamabad Other specifiedStations Islamabad Other specifiedStations 1-2 Rs. 7029/- Rs. 6591/- Rs. 10192/- Its. 9590/- 3-6 Rs. I0980/- Rs. 9654/- Its. 15921/- Its.13230/- 7-10 Rs. 16403/- Its. 14682/- Its. 23784/- Its.20112/- 11-13 Rs. 24744/- Its. 21462/- Its. 35878/- Its.30815/- 14-16 Rs. 3 I 085/- Its. 27134/- Rs. 45073/- Its.37665/- 17-18 Rs. 4 I147/- Its. 35898/- Its. 59669/- Its.49808/- 19 Rs. 54704/- Its. 46816/- Its. 79320/- Its.65542/- 10 Rs. 68700/- Its. 59079/- Its. 99615/- Its.82696/- 21 Rs. 82261/- Rs. 71107/- Its. 119278/- Its.98378/- 22 Rs. 98444/- Its. 89230/- Rs. 142743/- Its.125989/- 02.   The enhanced rental ceiling come into force with effect from 01-07-2024 and will apply to:- i. All cases of fresh hiring. ii. Cases where the alloottee/occupant is obliged to pay difference of rent to the owner out of his own resources. In such a case the rent may be increased upto the owner’s demand (indicated at the time of hiring) or the allottee/occupant’s revised rental ceiling whichever is less. iii. Cases 0f houses hired under Rule 8(i) of the Accommodation Allocation Rules, 2002 or M/O housing and Works’ 0.M No. 2(3)/2003-policy dated 31-07-2004 of which lease has expired.  The lease agreement may be executed with the owner as per current rental assessment of the houses of the house or the occupant’s revised rental ceiling or the owner’s demand, whichever is less.    PTO (Full Notification will be upload Soon)

Rental Ceiling Increase for Government Employees: A Major Adjustment for 2024: In a significant move to address the rising cost of living, the State Office has announced a 68% rental ceiling hike in Pakistan for government employees. This decision, which comes after a comprehensive State Office rental ceiling review, marks a substantial adjustment to the housing allowances provided to federal employees. The new policy, endorsed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is set to take effect in 2024, reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting its workforce amidst growing urban housing challenges. The revised rental ceiling for federal employees will be implemented across six major cities: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. This broad application underscores the government’s recognition of the diverse housing markets and the need for equitable support across different regions. The increase is particularly notable in Islamabad, where housing costs have soared in recent years, making the adjustment crucial for maintaining employee satisfaction and financial stability.

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANMINISTRY OF HOUSING & WORKS ESTATE OFFICE LAHORE No. 793/Decent/Hiring/EOL                                                                                                Dated 11-09-2024 To             Deputy Director (Admn),             Estate Office Islamabad SUBJECT:-    REVISION OF RENTAL CEILINGS FOR HIRING OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT SIX SPECIFIED STATIONS i.e ISLAMABAD, RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACHI, PESHAWAR AND QUETTA.                         Kindly refer to your letter No. 51(245)/Admn-EO dated 06-09-2024 on the subject cited above. Detail of market rates of residential accommodation in various areas at Lahore. Sr. No Entitlement BS House Size /Covered Area Average Rent at various locations Remarks 1 Category-I(BS-1&2) 300 Sqft Rs. 10000/-   2 Category-II(BS-3&6) 500 Sqft Rs. 18000/- The covered area of both categories II & III are same i.e. 500 Sqft 3 Category-III(BS-7&10) 500 Sqft 4 Category-IV(BS-11-12-13) 600 Sqft Rs. 24000/-   5 Category-V(BS-14-15-16) 700 Sqft Rs. 30000/-   6 Category-VI(BS-17&18) 1100 Sqft Rs. 40000/-   7 Category-VII(BS-19) 1300 Sqft Rs. 60000/-   8 Category-VIII(BS-20) 1800 Sqft Rs. 70000/-   9 Category-IX(BS-21) 2200 Sqft Rs. 80000/-   10 Category-X(BS-22) 2500 Sqft Rs. 110000/-   Deputy Director

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN ESTATE OFFICE ISLAMABAD Dated: 11-09-2024 The Deputy Director (Admn), Estate Office, Islamabad Subject:       REVISION OF RENTAL CEILINGS FOR HIRING OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT SIX SPECIFIED STATIONS i.e ISLAMABAD, RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACHI, PESHAWAR AND QUETTA. I am directed to refer to Estate Office Management (HQs) letter No. 51(245)/Admn-EO dated 06-09-2024 and Ministry of Housing & works, Islamabad letter No. 4(8)92-Policy dated 06-09-2024 regarding the revision of rental ceilings for residential accommodation at specified stations, including Islamabad. 2.      Following a comprehensive survey to assess the market rent rates for residential accommodation in Islamabad, it has been observed that rental rates vary significantly based on the area or sector. After complete survey details found of market rates of residential accommodation in various areas at Islamabad are as follows. Sr. No Entitlement BS Rental Ceiling  at Islamabad Rental Ceiling at Islamabad Existing Rental Ceilings (Rs) Recommended Revised  Rental Ceilings (Rs) 1 1-2 7029 10192 2 3-6 10980 15921 3 7-10 16403 23784 4 11-13 24744 35878 5 14-16 31085 45073 6 17-18 41147 59663 7 19 54704 79320 8 20 68700 99615 9 21 82261 119278 10 22 98444 142743 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (ENFORCEMENT)

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTORESTATE OFFICE MANAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTANBLOCK NO. 5-B, PAKISTAN SECRETARIAT, SADDAR KARACHI No.787/R&R/2024/HB                                                                                                            Date. 10-09-2024 The Deputy Director (Admn) Estate Office Management (HQs) Government of Pakistan Islamabad SUBJECT:        REVISION OF RENTAL CEILING FOR HIRING OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT SIX SPECIFIED STATIONS i.e. ISLAMABAD, RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACHI, PESHWAR AND QUETTA I am directed to refer to Estate Office Management (HQs) letter No. 51(245)/Admn-EO dated 06-09-2024 and Ministry of Housing & Works, Islamabad letter No. 4(8)92-Policy dated 06-09-2024 regarding the revision of rental ceilings for residential accommodation at specified stations, including Karachi. 2.    Following a comprehensive survey to assess the market rent rates for residential accommodation in Karachi. It has been observed that rental rates vary significantly based on the area or sector. To ensure that the rental ceilings align with current market conditions, the following revised rental ceilings are recommended for Karachi Station: EntitlementBS Rental Ceiling at Quetta Existing Rental Ceiling (Rs) Recommended Revised RentalCeiling (Rs) 1-2 6,591 9,557 3-6 9,654 13,998 7-10 14,682 21,289 11-13 21,462 31,120 14-16 27,134 39,344 17-18 35,898 52,052 19 46,816 67,883 20 59,079 85,665 21 71,107 103,105 22 89,230 129,384 Assistant Director

GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJABESTATE OFFICE No. 51(245)/Admn-EO                                                                   Islamabad, the 6th of September, 2024 NOTIFICATION The  Deputy Director,                                              The  Deputy Director, Estate Office Management,                                  Estate Office Management, Lahore. Karachi.                                                                                                                                                                                            The Assisi ant Director,                                                     The Assistant Director, Estate Office Management,                                    Estate Office Management, Peshawar.                                                                   Quetta. The Assistant Director (Enforcement), Estate Office Management, Islamabad Subject: –           REVISION OF RENTAL CEILINGS FOR HIRING OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT SIX SPECIFIED STATIONS i.e. ISLAMABAD, RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACHI, PESHAWAR AND QUETTA.          Kindly find enclose herewith Ministry of Housing & Works letter No. F. 4(8)/92-Policy dated 06th September, 2024 on subject cited above. 2. In this regard, you are hereby requested to conduct a comprehensive survey of the market rent rate of residential accommodations at your station and submit survey report/recommendations to this office by Tuesday, 10th September 2024 positively for onward submission to Ministry of Housing & Works. 3. This issues with the approval of Director General (Estate). Deputy Director (Admn)