The High Commission of Pakistan in London has introduced a direct digital property transfer service for Punjab, enabling overseas Pakistanis to transfer land ownership without travelling to Pakistan or relying on power of attorney, agents or other intermediaries. The initiative is designed to make property transfers more accessible for the Pakistani diaspora by moving the process to a direct digital platform.
According to a statement issued by the High Commission, the new system provides a fully digital process for transferring property ownership in Punjab. The service is intended to offer a transparent, secure and cost-effective alternative to the conventional property transfer mechanism, which can require overseas property owners to travel to Pakistan or appoint representatives to complete the necessary procedures on their behalf. The High Commission said the initiative has been introduced to address some of the practical difficulties faced by overseas Pakistanis when managing land and property matters in Pakistan. Under the new system, eligible individuals can complete the property transfer process directly through the digital service without having to be physically present in Pakistan. The move is part of broader efforts to provide more efficient digital consular services to members of the Pakistani diaspora.
The launch was marked by the successful completion of the first digital property transfer for an overseas Pakistani, Fazal, and his family. The transaction provided an early demonstration of the new process and highlighted how digital services can reduce the administrative burden associated with property ownership and transfers from abroad. Sharing his experience, Fazal said the new system removed several difficulties that families commonly face when transferring property in Pakistan. These difficulties can include dealing with revenue officials as well as depending on agents or other intermediaries to complete the required procedures. He said the digital process allowed the family to complete the transaction without facing those challenges.
Fazal also highlighted that the new system did not require additional payments or personal influence to complete the property transfer. According to his account, the direct digital process made the procedure smoother and more convenient for the family, while also reducing the need for external assistance. Fazal’s daughter also shared details of the family’s experience, explaining that they had initially expected to complete the property transfer through a power of attorney. Instead, the family was able to transfer the property directly without appointing a representative or involving middlemen.
She said the entire process was completed within a single day and described the digital service as transparent, secure and user-friendly. The experience provides an example of how the new platform can simplify property-related procedures for overseas Pakistanis who may otherwise have to make arrangements through representatives in Pakistan.
The introduction of the service could also reduce the administrative and logistical challenges associated with property transactions for overseas Pakistanis. By providing a direct digital mechanism, the system gives members of the diaspora an alternative to traditional processes that may involve travel, documentation through representatives and intermediary services. The High Commission of Pakistan in London reiterated its commitment to supporting overseas Pakistanis through efficient digital consular services. The mission said it remains available to facilitate direct digital property transfers for members of the Pakistani diaspora.
The new service represents another step toward expanding digital access to government-related services for Pakistanis living abroad. By allowing property transfers in Punjab to be completed digitally without travel to Pakistan, power of attorney or intermediaries, the initiative aims to make the process more transparent, secure and convenient for overseas property owners. As digital government services continue to expand, initiatives such as the Punjab property transfer service could provide overseas Pakistanis with more direct access to administrative procedures that traditionally required physical involvement. The High Commission’s first successful transaction provides an initial example of how the digital system can be used to complete property ownership transfers remotely and efficiently.
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