Development work in Sectors F-14, F-15 finally kicks off

2026-02-17 - 01:16

Housing needs of around 11,000 families to be addressed through Rs 28.2 billion project The much-awaited and long overdue groundbreaking ceremony for infrastructure construction and development works in the capital’s important Sectors F-14 and F-15 was held on Monday. Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Riaz Hussain Pirzada inaugurated the significant project on the site. The ceremony was attended by Federal Secretary for Housing and Works, Captain (R) Muhammad Mahmood; Director General (DG) Federal Government Employees Housing Authority, Captain (R) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal; and other senior officials and directors of the Authority. Besides, prominent government and administrative personalities, including MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan, Member of National Assembly Malik Abrar Ahmed, and allottees. Addressing the ceremony as chief guest, Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain 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 further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, special attention is being given to housing projects, resulting in significant acceleration in development activities. Federal Secretary Housing Muhammad Mahmood stated that no negligence would be shown in the full payment of 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. DG FGEHA, Captain (R) Zafar Iqbal, stated that the day marks the addition of a golden chapter in the history of the institution. He said that approximately 11,000 families’ hopes are being fulfilled, who had been waiting for this moment for the past ten years. He further emphasized that the Authority’s vision is not limited to plot allotment but extends 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. For this purpose, the Authority has selected the renowned company National Logistics Corporation (NLC) for the development of these sectors, whose professional expertise is highly commendable. The development contract, valued at approximately PKR 19.58 billion, has been awarded to the National Logistics Corporation (NLC).