Property & Land Records Online in Pakistan: 2025 Provincial Guide

(Updated 18 August 2025 | Covers Punjab, Sindh, KPK & Troubleshooting)

“In 2025, land fraud dies at the speed of your internet connection—verify ownership before the tea gets cold.”

📋 Why Check Land Records?

Prevent fraud: Spot forged ownership claims before buying.
Legal compliance: Ensure mutation, inheritance, or sale deeds are valid.
Transparency: Access digitized maps, ownership history, and pending disputes.
Tax/loan purposes: Verify records for bank loans or tax filings.

🟢 Punjab: Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA)

📌 Key Services

Online Fard: Download Record of Rights (RoR) with ownership details.
Property Verification: Check registry authenticity via Khewat/Khasra numbers.
E-Registration: Digitally register sale deeds (see Step-by-Step below).
Map Access: Download ULB/cadastral maps with plot boundaries.

💻 Step-by-Step Verification

Visit Portal: Go to Punjab Zameen → Property Registration.
Enter Details:
- Select district, tehsil, and mauza.
- Input Khewat number (landowner ID) or CNIC/owner name.
View Fard: See ownership history, plot size, and liens. Click "View Registry" for original scanned deed.
Download: Print RoR or save PDF for legal use.

⚠️ Red Flags: "Pending court cases" in Fard indicate disputes.

🔵 Sindh: Sindh Land Records (SALR)

📌 Key Features

LARMIS Database: 6TB GIS-powered system tracking 10M+ pages of records.
Anti-Encroachment: Identifies illegal occupation via geospatial mapping.
Registry Search: Access sale deeds from 1980+.

💻 Step-by-Step Verification

Visit Portal: Go to Sindh Zameen → Search Registries Online.
Enter Details:
- Choose district, taluka, and deh.
- Input CNIC or owner name.
Verify Ownership: Check transfer history, registry year, and scanned deed.

💡 Tip: Use "Pin the Pain" feature in SSGC app to report land-grabbing.

🟡 KPK: Ongoing Digitization (Manual + Online Hybrid)

Current Status: Partial digitization; rural areas rely on Patwari offices.
Online Tools:
- KPLRA Portal: Search by Khewat number in urban zones (Peshawar/Mardan).
- SMS Service: Send property details to 8585 for basic ownership info.
Manual Process:
- Visit Tehsil office with property location details.
- Request "Fard-e-Malkiat" (Record of Rights).

⚠️ Critical Precautions

Cross-Verify: Match physical deeds with online records to detect tampering.
Check Liens: Use PLRA’s "Pending Court Cases" tab for legal disputes.
Avoid Middlemen: Official portals are free; never pay for Fard downloads.
Private Societies: For DHA/Bahria Town, verify via society office + NOC.

🛠️ Troubleshooting & Pro Tips

| Issue | Solution | | ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | "Khewat not found" | Visit nearest Arzi Center (PLRA) with CNIC | | Scanned deed unavailable | Email [email protected] with registry number | | Portal login failure | Reset password via CNIC-linked mobile OTP | | Incomplete KPK records | Contact District Land Registrar with written application |

2025 Upgrades:

Punjab: Biometric verification for e-registration.
Sindh: Chemical preservation of 19th-century land maps.

📲 One-Screen Cheat Sheet

1.  **Punjab**:
    - Portal: punjab-zameen.gov.pk → Property Registration
    - Enter Khewat#/CNIC → Download Fard
2.  **Sindh**:
    - Portal: zameen.com/tools/land-records/sindh → Search Registries
    - Enter owner CNIC/name → View deed
3.  **KPK**:
    - Online: KPLRA portal (urban)
    - Offline: Tehsil office + Fard request

“Land records in 2025 are like cricket scores: refresh the portal, and the truth pops up.”

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