Lahore: The Iqbal Institute of Policy Studies (IIPS) has completed the mapping and digitisation of 3.5 million properties in seven cities of the country, a news source reported. IIPS Chairman Shafiq Akbar revealed this information during the launch ceremony of the institution’s advisory board. He further stated that the IIPS was going to initiate an exercise to do the same for the remaining properties.
The aim of the exercise is to document immovable properties situated across Pakistan; in addition to facilitating the federal and provincial authorities and regulatory bodies (including the Federal Board of Revenue) in their real estate-documentation efforts.
Speaking at the event, Akbar revealed that the IIPS was
leading the way in the detailed mapping and digitisation of urban land in the
entire country using PropSure Digital Solutions. By gathering such information,
the institute will provide policy recommendations to the government,
regulators, academia, and the private sector, he added.
During the inaugural session, it was revealed that IIPS would collaborate with the National University of Science & Technology (NUST) to initiate a special capacity building course. This programme is expected to train real estate agents and other field stakeholders.
IIPS is an institute working in research and policy making
via collaboration among the government, academia, and private sector. Its
vision is to develop and promulgate a comprehensive vision of Pakistan 2030 –
covering various sectors for creating opportunities for economic and social
growth of the nation.
