JS Investments Launches Pakistan’s First Shariah Hotel REIT

JS Investments, recognized as Pakistan’s oldest private sector Asset Management and REIT Management Company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, has joined forces with the Gohar Group of Companies, a prominent real estate group, to launch JS Hotel REIT (JSHR). This marks Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant hybrid hotel REIT, featuring a multinational and globally recognized hotel brand in Hyderabad, Sindh.

The fund is now open to investments from both local and international accredited investors. Interested parties can contact JS Investments for further details on participation. After receiving regulatory approval from SECP, JS Hotel REIT achieved a key milestone by signing a strategic investment agreement. The Gohar Group has committed as a founding strategic investor, contributing land and equity.

Centered around a 139-key premium hotel operated under a global hospitality franchise, the REIT introduces institutional-grade real estate investment to Pakistan’s growing hospitality sector. The project emphasizes sustainable construction, aligning with increasing demand for eco-friendly infrastructure in urban areas.

JS Investments’ CEO, Ms. Iffat Zehra Mankani, highlighted the importance of this professionally managed, regulated investment vehicle, while Muhammad Hanif Gohar, Chairman of Gohar Developers, expressed pride in bringing an international hotel brand to Hyderabad to support the city’s commercial and tourism growth.