25 Aug 2026
ABAD Chairman Mr. Hasan Bakshi participated in the Launching Ceremony of Level 6 Qualifications at the National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad.
The event was graced by Lt. Gen. Moazzam Ejaz, HI(M) (Retd), Rector NUTECH, and Mr. Jeroen Willems, Head of Cooperation, European Union Delegation to Pakistan.
The ceremony brought together key stakeholders from the skills development and technical education ecosystem, including the European Union, German Cooperation, GIZ, British Council, NAVTTC, NUTECH and the National Technology Council (NTC).
ABAD remains committed to supporting industry-led skills development, technical education and stronger collaboration between academia, industry and development partners.
25 Aug 2026
Senior Vice Chairman ABAD Syed Afzal Hameed held a meeting with Muhammad Yaseen Shar Baloch, Director General MDA, at his office to discuss land-related matters concerning ABAD members.
Vice Chairman ABAD Tariq Aziz and other ABAD member were also present in the meeting.
22 Aug 2026
He discusses Karachi’s development, healthcare, water supply, the NFC Award, administrative reforms, and the formation of new provinces or an administrative units in the country.
He also highlights the important role of the construction sector in economic growth, employment generation and national development.
The event attended by ABAD Chairman Mohammed Hassan Bakhshi, Senior Vice Chairman Syed Afzal Hameed, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, Former Chairman Junaid Ashraf Taloo, MQM Leader Anis Qaimkhani along with a large number of ABAD members.
20 Aug 2026
Chairman ABAD Mohammed Hassan Bakshi led the 4th Joint Committee Meeting with Maymar Builders at ABAD House on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to discuss and work towards resolving the key issues faced by Maymar allottees and builders in Gulshan-e-Maymar.
Senior Vice Chairman ABAD Syed Afzal Hameed, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, and other ABAD members also attended the meeting.
18 Aug 2026
Meeting with DIG West held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, The meeting led by Mr. Tariq Aziz, Vice Chairman ABAD, along with ABAD members.
13 Aug 2026
Chairman ABAD Mohammed Hassan Bakshi attended the 3rd Women Conference by Roshan Pakistan, where he shared his views on women's empowerment and their growing role in society. He appreciated the achievements of women and recognized their valuable contribution to the development and progress of the country.
12 Aug 2026
A luncheon meeting with IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho was held today, 12 August 2026, at ABAD House to discuss issues faced by builders and developers, particularly extortion, threats, land grabbing, encroachment, and law & order.
The meeting was attended by Chairman ABAD Mohammed Hassan Bakshi, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, Chairman Southern Region Ahmed Owais Thanvi, Former Chairman Junaid Ashraf Taloo, and Convener Law & Order Sub-Committee, Syed Moiz Zaidi, along with ABAD members.
The meeting was also attended by DIG West, DIG Traffic, DIG CIA, DIG East, SSP East and AIGP Operations.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between ABAD and Sindh Police and addressing security and law & order concerns affecting the construction and development sector.
11 Aug 2026
The Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD), in collaboration with NAVTTC, Build Asia, Popular Pipes Group of Companies, and Trace Pakistan, successfully conducted a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative to formally recognise the skills and experience of Pakistan’s skilled workforce.
A total of 459 skilled professionals were successfully certified in just three days (292 Plumbers | 167 Electricians), completely free of cost.The initiative provided experienced workers with an opportunity to obtain nationally recognised RPL certification, validating the knowledge and skills they have acquired through years of practical experience.
08 Aug 2026
A proud milestone in recognizing Pakistan’s skilled workforce.
Under the ABAD–NAVTTC Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative, implemented in collaboration with Popular Pipes Group of Companies and Trace Pakistan, 121 skilled workers successfully received their nationally recognized certifications, validating the knowledge and expertise they have gained through years of practical experience.
The ceremony was graced by Mr. Muhammad Hassan Bakshi, Chairman, ABAD, Mr. Tariq Aziz Memon, Vice Chairman, ABAD, and Mr. Ahmed Owais Thanvi, Chairman Southern Region, ABAD, along with Mr. Suleman Saleem, Convener, Vocational Training Programs Committee, whose leadership and continued support have been instrumental in advancing skills recognition across the construction sector.
08 Aug 2026
A meeting of the Complaint Sub-Committee of ABAD was held on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at ABAD House.
Co-Convener Sub-Committee Muhammad Ayoob and Sub-Committee members attended the meeting to discuss members’ complaints and related issues.
07 Aug 2026
A delegation from RASTA – Research Market Readiness towards REITs Tokenization, led by Dr. Sardar Mohazzam (Principal Investigator – REITs Tokenization Study), along with his research team, visited ABAD House today and met with Chairman ABAD Mohammed Hassan Bakshi, Senior Vice Chairman Syed Afzal Hameed, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz and ABAD members. The meeting focused on REITs tokenization, market readiness and opportunities for collaboration to support innovation and the future growth of Pakistan's real estate sector.
