Islamabad:In a major breakthrough, the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) kicked off development works in sectors F-14 and F-15 on Monday.
Federal Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada was the chief guest at the groundbreaking ceremony for infrastructure construction and development works. The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) will complete mega development project at a total cost of approximately Rs28.2 billion. The development contract, valued at approximately Rs19.58 billion, has been awarded to the National Logistics Corporation (NLC).
Spread over 10,875 kanals, the project will provide a total of 6,800 residential plots. Sector F-14 includes 4,825 plots ranging from Category I to Category III while development in Sector F-15 (F-15/3 and F-15/4) will be carried out on 1,975 plots of various categories. The event was also attended by MNAs Anjum Aqeel Khan, Malik Abrar Ahmed, and allottees.
Pirzada stated that the government remains committed to fulfilling its promises to the public and that the timely completion of public housing projects is a top priority. He noted that the formal commencement of development works in Sectors F-14 and F-15 reflects this commitment.
He explained that although the project was initiated in 2015, it faced delays due to various reasons; however, it is now being advanced with renewed momentum. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, special attention is being given to housing projects, resulting in significant acceleration in development activities.
He also noted the fact that all sectors of the Authority are gradually returning to progress. He assured that the concerns of landowners and allottees will be addressed, fair compensation will be ensured, and the project will be completed on schedule.
Federal Secretary Housing Muhammad Mahmood stated that there would be no negligence in making full payments against claims to landowners and that his office would remain open to address their concerns, which would also be resolved through the facilitation of honorable members of parliament.
He also urged allottees to make immediate payment of their dues, warning that plots of defaulters may be cancelled in accordance with the law. He appealed to allottees to ensure timely payment of installments to maintain the pace of development works and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to gradually resume all stalled projects.
Director General FGEHA Captain (r) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal stated that the day marks the addition of a golden chapter in the history of the institution. "Approximately 11,000 families’ hopes are being fulfilled, who had been waiting for this moment for the past 10 years", he said.
He also appreciated the legal team and all officers of the Authority for their dedicated efforts in bringing the process to completion. He emphasized that the Authority’s vision is not limited to plot allotment but to extend to developing a well-planned residential community in accordance with modern standards, ensuring quality infrastructure, wide roads, an effective drainage system, parks, educational and social facilities, and environmental sustainability.
