Govt plans to extend Defect Liability Period to three years for public projects

PSX Update • Aug 17, 2026

The government is set to extend the standard Defect Liability Period for public development projects from the current one year to three years, with a clear roadmap for a further extension to five years, aimed at making public infrastructure cost-effe

August 17, 2026 (MLN): The government is set to extend the standard Defect Liability Period for public development projects from the current one year to three years, with a clear roadmap for a further extension to five years, aimed at making public infrastructure cost-effective and highly durable. The decision was shared by Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division Senator Ahad Khan Cheema, who chaire...