Islamabad, October 14, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Islamabad has confiscated a prime piece of land owned by Bahria Town in Murree over outstanding tax liabilities amounting to Rs24.47 billion.
The attachment order was issued under Rule 160 of the Income Tax Rules, 2002, read with Section 138 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
According to official sources, the LTO Islamabad exercised its authority to attach property measuring 527K-10M of land situated at Mouza Kathar Sharqi, Angori Road, Tehsil Murree, District Rawalpindi. The property belonging to Bahria Town Private Limited has been sealed since September 22, 2025, following non-payment of long-pending income tax dues.
The LTO proclaimed that the attached land shall remain under official custody until further orders from the competent authority. Any attempt to sell, lease, or transfer the confiscated Bahria Town property will be deemed null and void under tax laws, and violators may face legal penalties.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has also warned individuals, departments, and institutions not to engage in any transactions related to the seized Bahria Town properties without prior written permission.
Moreover, the FBR invited objections or evidence concerning the attachment before October 24, 2025, under the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance. The move marks one of the largest enforcement actions against a major developer in Pakistan’s real estate sector.