Sindh cabinet approves digital property registration for overseas Pakistanis
Biometric verification, mobile apps, and paperless system included in reforms: Laadkanoo fruit and vegetable market approved at Rs 4.3 billion
The Sindh Cabinet on Tuesday approved digital property registration for overseas Pakistanis, aiming to simplify property transactions and enhance transparency.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah.
The cabinet approved amendments to the Sindh Registration Act 1908, allowing overseas Pakistanis to execute property deeds online.
“The execution of sale deeds can now be carried out digitally,” the Chief Minister said. According to him, Sindh has 49 sub-registrar offices connected with NADRA, enabling seamless online verification.
CM Shah added that overseas Pakistanis can now visit Pakistani embassies or missions abroad to execute deeds, with biometric verification integrated into the e-registration system.
“Biometric authentication facilities will be available through the interconnected e-registration platform with NADRA,” he said. Residents can complete biometric verification at any sub-registrar office or People’s Service Centre across the province.
The cabinet also approved the establishment of a fruit and vegetable market in Larkano at a cost of Rs 4.3 billion. The project will include a boundary wall, stormwater drain, watchtower, solar system, mosque, and restaurant.
Additional facilities such as an administrative block, medical services, washrooms, hotel, bank, and green belt will also be constructed, the Chief Minister said.
The Board of Revenue presented a master service agreement and e-stamping service order to the cabinet. Sindh Information Technology has now taken over management of the e-stamping system, which was previously operated by the Punjab Information Technology Board from 2022 to 2025.
The cabinet approved a five-year agreement between the Board of Revenue and Sindh IT for running the e-stamping system, with a monthly service charge of Rs 7 million.
New features of the system will include a mobile app, paperless stamp duty, and linkage with CNICs. The e-stamping platform will also be connected with DHA, CDC, and insurance companies.
In a major development regarding the long-standing infrastructure cess dispute, the cabinet reviewed a proposal to recover Rs 342 billion in arrears.
A settlement formula has been prepared for 635 petitioners whose cases are pending in courts. Under the proposed plan, 15% of the dues will be paid in three installments, with the remaining amount spread over 12 equal annual installments, beginning July 2026.
The cabinet also proposed reducing the cess rate to 0.8% for compliant institutions and granted full exemption on cess for re-exported goods under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). The proposals were approved by the cabinet and sent to the Sindh Assembly for further action.
The cabinet meeting, attended by provincial ministers, advisors, special assistants, the Chief Secretary, and other officials, began with prayers for the martyrs of the recent Islamabad blast, according to the Sindh Chief Minister’s spokesperson.
Reporter: Aajiz Jamali