The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has put on hold the recently notified valuation tables for immovable properties in Islamabad after real estate stakeholders raised objections over inflated rates in certain areas. The move comes as the tax authority decided to re-evaluate the fair market values, with the older valuation regime set to remain applicable until revised rates are issued or January 31, 2026, whichever is earlier. Days ago, the FBR, under the SRO 2392(1)/2025 dated 08-12-2025, substantially raised values of residential and commercial immovable properties in Islamabad Capital Territory to bring rates at par with the real market values. “Whereas, valuation tables were revised for the whole of Pakistan on 29-10-2024, except for District Islamabad, due to a pending FTO complaint. Subsequently, SRO 2392(1)/2025 dated 08-12-2025 was notified for the fair market values of immovable properties of Islamabad,” FBR said on Tuesday. “However, the Real…