Gulberg Islamabad Power of Attorney: Complete Guide for Overseas Pakistanis (2026)
If you own a plot or farmhouse in Gulberg Greens or Gulberg Residencia but reside abroad, managing or transferring your property requires a legally binding Power of Attorney (POA). As of 2026, the process has become more streamlined with the introduction of the NADRA Digital POA portal, though the manual embassy visit remains a valid option.
In this guide, Al Madina Estate & Builder explains the step-by-step procedure to execute a Power of Attorney for IBECHS Gulberg Islamabad.
Choosing Your Method: Digital vs. Manual
Overseas Pakistanis now have two primary ways to execute a POA:
Online/Digital POA (Recommended): Handled via the NADRA POA Portal. No physical embassy visit is required in many regions.
Manual POA: Requires a physical visit to the nearest Pakistani Consulate or High Commission.
The Manual POA Procedure (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Visit the Embassy/Consulate
The owner (Executant) must visit the nearest Pakistani Mission.
Requirements: Original CNIC/NICOP, Passport, and the POA text drafted on plain white paper (stamp paper is not required abroad).
Specimen: You can get the specific Gulberg (IBECHS) specimen from Al Madina Estate.
Action: You sign in front of the Consular Officer. They attest it, give you a copy, and send the original to the Foreign Office Islamabad (FOI) via official channels.
Step 2: Verification at Foreign Office (FOI)
The person in Pakistan (Attorney) must wait approximately 2 weeks for the mail to reach Pakistan.
Visit the Foreign Office in Islamabad with the copy received from the owner.
Obtain a Token and paste postal tickets (approx. Rs. 100).
The FOI will verify the document against the original sent from the embassy.
Step 3: Registrar of Revenue (Tehsil Office)
Once verified by the FOI, you must visit the Registrar of Revenue (local Tehsil office).
The Registrar will send a formal covering letter back to the FOI for final verification.
Pro Tip: To save 15–30 days of “official mail” time, you can often carry this letter personally between offices to get it done in a single day.
Step 4: Final Endorsement & Biometrics
After the FOI issues the final attestation letter:
Return to the Registrar office for the final signature and thumbprints.
Witnesses: Two witnesses with original CNICs must be present.
NADRA Verification: Your biometrics will be verified via a live NADRA link.
Fees: Deposit the registration fee (approx. Rs. 2,000–5,000 depending on the nature of the POA) via a bank challan.
You will receive the registered Power of Attorney in about 7–10 days.
The New Digital/Online POA Procedure (NADRA)
For those who cannot visit the embassy, follow these 6 steps:
Account Creation: Sign up on the NADRA Global Portal.
Application: Upload scanned copies of CNICs (Executant, Attorney, and 2 Witnesses).
Biometrics: Upload fingerprints using the NADRA mobile app or a scanner.
Fee Payment: Pay the processing fee ($36 USD) via Credit/Debit card.
Video Interview: A Consular Officer will schedule a short video call to confirm your identity.
Final Consent: After the interview, a system-generated email is sent for final digital consent.
Final Step: Reconfirmation from IBECHS
Before the property transfer can take place, the registered Power of Attorney must be reconfirmed by the Gulberg Islamabad (IBECHS) Head Office.
Bring the original POA and passport-sized photos of both the owner and the attorney.
The society office will verify the document’s authenticity in their records before allowing the transfer to proceed.
Important Considerations for Gulberg Transfers
Blood Relative POA: Standard FBR taxes apply.
Non-Blood Relative POA: Be aware that IBECHS and FBR may apply higher tax rates or stricter scrutiny for transfers involving non-family attorneys.
Validity: A manual POA usually remains valid until revoked, but for property transfers, IBECHS prefers documents executed within the last few months.
Expert Assistance for Gulberg Islamabad
Navigating the Foreign Office and Registrar’s office can be overwhelming. Al Madina Estate & Builder specializes in handling Power of Attorney cases and property transfers for overseas clients.
Muhammad Imran Rasheed
Al Madina Estate & Builder
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