By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Housing and Works on Monday expressed serious concern over the persistent delays in projects of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), warning that the situation is adding to the financial burden on both allottees and the relevant authorities.
The committee, which met at the Parliament Lodges under the chairmanship of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, MNA, first confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting held on November 24, 2025, and reviewed the implementation status of its earlier recommendations.
During the meeting, the committee took strong notice of delays in all projects of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). 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 of 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 Mr Ibrar Ahmad, MNA, with Mr. Anjum Aqeel Khan, MNA, and Dr. Darshan, MNA as members.
The meeting was attended by the Honourable Members Mr Anjum Aqeel Khan, Mr Ibrar Ahmad, Mr Nasir Iqbal Bosal, Dr Darshan, Ms. Samina Khalid Ghurki (via Zoom), and Mr Hassan Sabir (via Zoom), along with senior officers, including the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works, and officers of its attached departments.
