Projects of FGEHA: ‘Delays causing financial burden on allottees, authority’

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Housing and Works expressed its concern over delays in all projects of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), noting that such delays are increasing the financial burden on both the allottees and the authority.

The committee met here on Monday with MNA Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri in the chair. The meeting reviewed matters related to federal housing and development projects. At the outset, the panel confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting held on 24 November 2025 and reviewed the implementation status of its earlier recommendations.

During the meeting, the Director General, FGEHA, briefed the Committee on the status of ongoing projects, including Skyline, Kashmir Avenue Apartments, G-13 Apartments, Green Enclave-I, Green Enclave-II, G-14/1, G-15/3 and Sectors F-14 and F-15, while the Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) presented progress reports on development works in Sectors I-12/1 and I-16, covering infrastructure installation and completion status.

The Committee directed the Director General, FGEHA, to convene a meeting with the CDA, PHA, and MCI to ensure effective coordination, improved planning, clear delineation of responsibilities, exchange of services, and a strong institutional working relationship for seamless project execution, including cleanliness and sanitation.

The Committee discussed the draft Accommodation Allocation Rules (AAR), 2002, and the related allotment SOPs and guidelines. Noting issues concerning employees previously allotted residences in Quetta, Karachi, and Peshawar, and subsequently transferred to Islamabad, the Committee directed the Ministry to revisit the policy and consider allotment to eligible applicants, ensuring transparency, equity, and adherence to established practices.

The Committee resolved to ensure the timely execution of housing schemes and restore public trust through effective oversight. Citing unresolved matters, including pending land payments, compensation for built-up properties, balloting, project delays, and other issues related to FGEHA, the Committee constituted a Sub-Committee under the convenorship of MNA Ibrar Ahmad, with MNAs Anjum Aqeel Khan and Dr Darshanas members.

The meeting was attended by AnjumAqeel Khan, Ibrar Ahmad, Nasir Iqbal Bosal, Dr Darshan, Ms Samina Khalid Ghurki (via Zoom), and Hassan Sabir (via Zoom), along with senior officers, including the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works, and officers of its attached departments.

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