Public Auction of Government-Owned Shop Leases in Pakpattan and Arifwala by Deputy Commissioner Pakpattan

The Deputy Commissioner Pakpattan invites public bidding for the lease of Provincial Government-owned shops in various markets of Pakpattan and Arifwala. The schedule covers 84 shops in Pakpattan and 939 shops in Arifwala. Auctions will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the respective dates under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioners concerned.

In Pakpattan, the auction on 23 November 2026 covers two market lots containing 54 and 15 shops respectively. The auction on 24 November 2026 covers two further lots containing nine and six shops respectively. The 54-shop lot is located on Station Road.

In Arifwala, four lots will be auctioned on 26 November 2026: six shops at Jinnah Chowk, 72 shops at the General Bus Stand, nine shops at the Grain Market and 229 shops on Tehsil Road. Six lots will be auctioned on 27 November 2026, containing 16, 51, 163, 239, 25 and nine shops respectively. These include the Iqbal Market and Sial Market lots, containing 163 and 239 shops respectively. Four further lots, containing 12, 28, 17 and 45 shops, will be auctioned on 30 November 2026. The final two Arifwala lots, containing 16 and two shops, will be auctioned on 1 December 2026.

Interested participants may obtain the shop details and applicable conditions from the relevant Assistant Commissioner's office. Annual rent will increase by 10%. Successful bidders must fulfil the prescribed payment and lease-agreement requirements. Shops must be used for the approved purpose, and tenants may not transfer possession or sublet them. Rent defaulters are barred from participation. Government taxes and applicable charges will be payable by the tenants. The authority reserves the right to refuse acceptance of a bid.

If shops remain unleased, further auctions will be held at 10:00 a.m. in Pakpattan on 3 December 2026 and in Arifwala on 4 December 2026. Any shops still remaining will be offered again in Pakpattan on 7 December 2026 and in Arifwala on 8 December 2026, at the same time and places.

For further information, contact the Assistant Commissioner Pakpattan at 0457-921093, the Assistant Commissioner Arifwala at 0457-921095, or the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Pakpattan, at 0457-920074.