16 May 2026
Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) delegation led by Chairman Mohammed Hassan Bakshi visited Trace Pakistan for a productive meeting focused on collaboration, workforce development, and sustainable growth in Pakistan’s construction & real estate sector. The delegation, including Chairman SR Ahmed Owais Thanvi and members of ABAD, highlighted ABAD’s commitment to strengthening industry partnerships and driving positive sectoral progress. During the visit, the Chairman also appreciated the efforts of Suleman Saleem, Convenor Vocational Training Programs Committee (ABAD), acknowledging his continued contribution and commitment toward advancing skill development initiatives and strengthening industry-aligned training programs.
15 May 2026
A delegation from K Electric, led by Muhammad Farukh Zaman (Deputy Director Customer Experience Centers & New Connection), Sameer-ul-Haq Siddiqui (General Manager Corporate Customer Experience New Connection), and Nasir Abdul Qader (Deputy General Manager Corporate Customer Experience New Connection), visited Abad House on May 15, 2026. They met with ABAD's Vice Chairman Mr. Tariq Aziz and Chairman (SR) Mr. Owais Thanvi. The K Electric team appreciated ABAD's efforts and thanked the office bearers for their biweekly meetings, which have been instrumental in resolving issues faced by builders. See less
13 May 2026
A delegation led by Mr. S M Tanveer, Patron—in—Chief UBG, along with Mr. Hanif Gohar, Former Chairman ABAD, visited ABAD House. The delegation included Mr. Zubair Tufail, former president FPCCI, President KATI Ikram Rajput and other distinguished members of the business community.
The delegation was welcomed by ABAD Chairman Mohammed Hassan Bakshi. On the occasion, Senior Vice Chairman Syed Afzal Hameed, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, Chairman Southern Region Ahmed Owais Thanvi, Former Chairman ABAD Altaf Tai, and other ABAD members were also present. During the meeting, participants discussed the vital role of the construction industry in economic growth, employment generation, infrastructure development, and the importance of business-friendly policies to strengthen investor confidence and support Pakistan's economic progress.
11 May 2026
A productive meeting was held 11 May 2026, at FPCCI with the Chinese conglomerate IBI Group to discuss opportunities for collaboration and investment in Pakistan’s development sector. Representing ABAD, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz along with prominent members Dr. Muhammad Hani and Mr. Sarfaraz Mehtab participated in the meeting and exchanged views on future business and infrastructure cooperation.
09 May 2026
A delegation from Pakistan Britain Business Council visited ABAD House on Saturday 9th May 2026 and had a meeting with Chairman ABAD Mr Hassan Bakshi. The delegation was led by Mr Adeel Khan, Director of Trade & Investment UK Pakistan Britain Business Council along with
Barry John Harwood, CEO of Harwood Partnerz & Corporate Trainer. The meeting was also attended by Chairman Southern Region Mr Owais Thanvi & RC member Mr Abdul Ghaffar.
Discussions centered on strengthening collaboration between stakeholders, identifying opportunities for ventures, and promoting sustainable growth across the real estate sector
09 May 2026
A meeting of the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 was held on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗗 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲. Co-Convener of the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲, Muhammad Ayoob, Former Chairman Mr. Fayyaz Ilyas, along with members of the Sub-Committee, attended the meeting. The 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 were also present.
01 May 2026
Final Assessment conducted at Titan One (OLYMPIC GROUP) under the ABAD–NAVTTC Industry-Led Training Program, marking an important step in evaluating trainees’ skills and industry readiness.
Participants from Building Electrician and Plumber/Pipe Fitter trades demonstrated their hands-on expertise, technical understanding, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The assessment reflected the program’s strong focus on competency-based training aligned with real construction industry requirements.
25 April 2026
A meeting of Complaint Sub-Committee of ABAD was held on Saturday, 25 April, 2026 at ABAD House. Co-Convener of the Complain sub committee Muhammad Ayoob, along with members of Sub-Committee, The Office Bearers were also present.
20 April 2026
A distinguished delegation from the NUTECH-IST Industry Support Consortium visited ABAD House to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry.
The delegation comprised Brig. Dr. Syed Adnan Qasim (Retd), Registrar IST; Brig. Dr. Atif Ali (Retd), Dean of Research / Director NUTECH Karachi Centre; Mr. Hasham Zafar, Director ORIC, IST; Mr. S. M. Intisar Hashim Jafri, Chief Coordinator NPO; Mr. Salman Noor Siddiqui, NUTECH Industrial Facilitator and Mr. Shahmeer Kausar, Manager NPO. The delegation was warmly received by Chairman ABAD Mohammed Hassan Bakshi, Chairman Southern Region Ahmed Owais Thanvi and Convener of Vocational Training Program Suleman Saleem, along with ABAD members.
The meeting focused on boosting cooperation, building stronger links between industry and academia, and also exploring ways to improve technical training, skill development, and future collaboration.
20 April 2026
A delegation from Defence Housing Authority Multan visited ABAD House on Monday 20 April 2026 and had a meeting with Chairman ABAD Mr Hassan Bakshi. The delegation was led by Brig Kashif Naeem Khan Burki (ADHA/Project Director), accompanied by Colonel Muhammad Naveed Khaliq (Director Commercial & Joint Venture), Khuwaja Muzaffar Mehmood (Deputy Director Commercial & Joint Venture), Nasir Ahmed Khan (Director Marketing), and Major Zubair Nasir (Officer Incharge Karachi Sub Office). The meeting was also attended by Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, Chairman Southern Region Ahmed Owais Thanvi and other ABAD members. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration, exploring joint ventures and promoting growth in the real estate sector.
18 April 2026
A delegation from Pakistan SADC Chamber Trade Foundation, led by Senior Vice President Syed Moezuddin, visited ABAD House, to discuss boosting trade and investment between Pakistan and South Africa. They focused on strengthening bilateral ties, with both sides committed to expanding economic cooperation.
ABAD Chairman Mohammed Hassan Bakhshi highlighted Pakistan's construction sector's potential for international collaboration. They agreed to strengthen business linkages and work on practical steps to boost trade.
Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, Southern Region Chairman Ahmed Owais Thanvi, and other members were also there.
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13 April 2026
A meeting was held at Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) House on April 13, 2026. with a one-point agenda regarding the recent amendment in Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) bylaws, specifically concerning additional parking in public sale projects.
The session was chaired by Chairman ABAD Mohammed Hassan Bakshi along with Senior Vice chairman Syed Afzal Hameed, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, Chairman (SR) Ahmed Owais Thanvi, Former Chairman Altaf Tai and Convener of the SBCA Sub-Committee, Mustafa Sheikhani. Committee members and other ABAD members actively participated in the discussion, sharing constructive recommendations to ensure practical and effective regulatory improvements.
07 April 2026
ABAD delegation held a meeting at SSGC Head Office on April 7, 2026, with SSGC Directors regarding delays in the process of getting new gas connections for new projects and other relatable issues. The meeting is being attended by Chairman ABAD Mohammed Hassan Bakshi, Vice Chairman Tariq Aziz, Chairman Southern Region Ahmed Owais Thanvi, former Chairman Altaf Tai, and Convener SSGC Sub-Committee Nusrat Mirza Chughtai. Members’ concerns were discussed in detail.
