A CDA spokesperson described the e-stamp system as ‘a step towards transparency’
Buying or selling property in Islamabad has often meant standing in long queues, filing piles of paperwork and facing uncertainty about the legality of the transactions. That is now set to change with the launch of an electronic stamp paper system by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration.
The new system will digitize key processes such as property transfers, mutations and sale or purchase transactions – reducing delays, minimizing human interaction and reducing the risk of fraud.
Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon said the initiative aims to address public grievances and improve service delivery, ensuring a smoother and safer experience for citizens navigating the real estate market.
He said the e-stamp system is part of a broader digital transformation effort to modernize land records and make public services more accessible. Residents will now be able to verify property ownership in real time and complete transactions without the bureaucratic hassle that has long plagued the process.
“I have been waiting for months to complete the sale of my flat. If this system works as promised, it will save people like me a lot of time and frustration,” said Huma Khan, a local resident.
Another resident, Mustafa, welcomed the initiative and said, “Digital records are a step in the right direction. It will reduce corruption and make real estate transactions much safer for buyers and sellers.”
A CDA spokesperson described the e-stamp system as ‘a step towards transparency’.
