The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has registered three new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) schemes in January 2026 under the revamped Real Estate Investment Trust Regulations, 2022, bringing the total number of registered REIT schemes to 28. The newly registered schemes comprise two Rental REIT schemes, which pool funds to invest in rental real estate projects, and one Investment-Based REIT scheme, which is structured for investors seeking capital gains from real estate investments. Following registration, the schemes are eligible to raise funds from Accredited Investors, including financial institutions, corporates, insurance companies and high net-worth individuals. Under the recently amended REIT Regulations, rental and investment-based REIT schemes must be mandatorily listed within one year of the date on which the relevant real estate is transferred into the name of the REIT scheme.
Securites & Exchange Commission of Pakistan 2026-01-26
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registers three new REIT schemes, taking the total to 28
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has registered three new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) schemes in January 2026 under the Real Estate Investment Trust Regulations, 2022, increasing the total to 28. These include two Rental REIT schemes and one Investment-Based REIT scheme, all eligible to raise funds from Accredited Investors and required to be listed within one year of real estate transfer.