Govt considering creation of regulatory authority for construction industry

ISLAMABAD: The government is considering establishing two new bodies — a regulatory authority and a marketing entity — for the construction industry along with a three-year defect liability period for major construction projects in the country. Private sector…

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• Desk: Economy
• Filed: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:15:37 GMT
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