Islamabad, Pakistan — The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Housing and Works on Monday expressed serious concern over repeated delays in federal housing projects and directed the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) to fast‑track all pending schemes. Lawmakers highlighted that thousands of allottees are still waiting for homes promised years ago, and prolonged delays have caused financial and emotional strain on families.
During the session, chaired by Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, the committee reviewed several key projects including Skyline Apartments, Kashmir Avenue, G‑13 and G‑14 sectors, Green Enclave‑I and II, and G‑15/3, among others. Officials from FGEHA and the Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) were asked to explain the slow pace of construction and infrastructure development, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers over mismanagement and lack of accountability.
The panel directed the FGEHA director‑general to immediately convene a coordination meeting with relevant authorities, including the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), and PHA. The aim is to ensure clear responsibilities, improve planning, and speed up execution, from land acquisition to utilities, sanitation, and overall cleanliness in housing areas.
Lawmakers also discussed reforms in the Accommodation Allocation Rules (AAR), 2002, emphasizing transparency and fairness in allotment processes. Special attention was given to federal employees who were allotted homes in Quetta, Karachi, and Peshawar but later transferred to Islamabad, with the committee urging policy adjustments to protect their rights.
To address unresolved issues such as pending land payments, compensation for built‑up properties, irregularities in balloting, and overall project delays, the panel formed a sub‑committee under MNAs Malik Ibrar Ahmad and Anjum Aqeel Khan, with Dr. Darshan as a member, tasked with proposing corrective measures and ensuring accountability.
The committee stressed that these delays are not merely administrative challenges but have real consequences for government employees who invested their savings in these housing schemes. Observers say the directives signal a renewed push for efficiency, coordination, and transparency, aiming to restore public confidence in FGEHA and ensure that long‑awaited homes are delivered to rightful owners without further delays.
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