Islamabad,(Parliament Times): The Director General, Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Captain (Retd.) Zafar Iqbal, visited the FGEHA development project in Sector F-14/F-15 today. Upon arrival, he was warmly received by senior officials of the National Logistics Cell (NLC) and FGEHA.
The visit was attended by the Deputy Project Director NLC, along with senior officers of the Housing Authority, including the Chief Engineer, Director Administration, Director (JVP), Director Land, Deputy Commissioner (DC), Project Directors, and Director Technical along with the technical team.
During the briefing, the Deputy Project Director NLC, Mr. Israr-ul-Haq, informed that currently 147 personnel are actively working on the site. He further stated that all culvert construction and rehabilitation works will be completed before the onset of the monsoon season. It is being ensured that natural water channels (natural nalas) remain unaffected and unblocked under all circumstances.
It was further highlighted that special consideration is being given during the design phase to ensure smooth water flow and sewerage flow without any obstruction. A separate drainage system will be provided for all streets, while a dedicated rainwater drainage system (rain drain) is also being constructed. Comprehensive safety measures, in line with international standards, are being implemented to prevent any emergency or damage.
Regarding road infrastructure, development work is ongoing over an area of approximately 1,200 kanal, with road widths planned at 105 feet. Additionally, approximately 90% of the earthwork on the main road between Sector F-14 and F-15 has been completed, and it is expected to be finalized by mid-June. Overall, around 65% of the main road construction has been completed, with completion anticipated by 30 June 2026.
Development work in Sectors F-14/1 and F-14/2 is expected to commence shortly.
The Director Land FGEHA briefed that there are no major issues regarding Built-Up Properties (BUPs) in the current working area. Minor cases are being addressed, and payments will be completed soon. In this regard, the Land Directorate and the Deputy Commissioner’s office are working in close coordination. Most BUP-related issues in these sectors have already been resolved, which is expected to further accelerate development activities.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Director General FGEHA, Captain (Retd.) Zafar Iqbal, reviewed the progress in detail and directed the concerned officials to further expedite the pace of all ongoing projects to ensure timely and quality completion. He stated that the Housing Authority will provide 2,000 kanal of land before 15 May 2026.
He emphasized the need to utilize all available resources to complete the work efficiently and within the stipulated timeline. Furthermore, the DG directed that comprehensive weekly progress reports must be submitted regularly to ensure effective monitoring of all development activities. Any delay or negligence in this regard will be dealt with strictly, and action may be taken against those responsible.
The Director General appreciated the efforts of the NLC team and the concerned FGEHA officials and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to providing improved residential facilities to federal government employees.