The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said it will sell all of Bahria Town’s land in Murree at a public auction on March 5, 2026. This step is being taken to collect about Rs. 26 billion in unpaid taxes from the developer of Bahria.
Why the Land Is Being Sold
The FBR plans to auction off 527 kanals of land in Murree because Bahria Town has not paid taxes of year 2020 and 2022. The unpaid amount is around 26 billion rupees.
The auction will take place at the FBR’s Large Taxpayers Office in Islamabad. It was first scheduled on February 16 but postponeded due to some reasons.
Court Ruling Led to Tax Change
The issue began after a Supreme Court decision in March 2025. The court ruled that property developers must record income from plot sales immediately, instead of delaying it until construction is completed. Because of this change, Bahria Town had to pay more tax than before.
Property Details
The land that will be sold is in Mauza Kathar Sharqi on Angori Road in Murree. The FBR took control of this land on September 22, 2025 due to the unpaid taxes.
Other Bahria Town Properties Under Review
The FBR has already used its new powers to sell some Bahria Town property, including the company’s corporate office in Islamabad for more then Rs. 2 billion. FBR also looking at other properties, such as the Bahria Town Tower in Karachi and possibly the Mall of Islamabad, to recover more money.
What This Means
This move by the FBR shows that the government is now taking stronger action to make sure large companies pay the taxes they have. It is one of the biggest steps yet in enforcing tax laws in Pakistan’s real estate market.
