Islamabad: The government has issued stricter regulations for renting private buildings to be used as offices, aiming to improve safety, compliance, and urban planning standards.
Under the new rules, landlords and tenants must ensure that buildings meet fire safety, structural, and occupancy regulations before obtaining approval for office use. Unauthorized conversions of residential or commercial properties into offices will now face penalties and legal action.
Authorities said the measures are intended to protect employees and visitors, prevent overcrowding, and ensure that office spaces adhere to approved building codes. Municipal officials will carry out inspections to verify compliance.
Industry representatives have expressed concerns that the stricter rules could increase operational costs for small businesses and startups, but government officials stressed that safety and regulation are paramount.
The new guidelines are part of a broader push to modernize urban infrastructure and ensure that commercial spaces are safe, properly registered, and legally compliant.
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