Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, chaired the 40th Executive Board meeting of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority
Federal Minister Chairs 40th Executive Board Meeting of FGEHA
Islamabad, April 21, 2025 | Reporter: Imtiaz Ali Abbasi
Posted by: Watts News, the Largest English Digital News Network Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, chaired the 40th Executive Board meeting of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) today in Islamabad, marking significant progress on multiple housing and commercial development fronts.
Key Decisions and Agenda Highlights
The board discussed critical matters including:
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Disposal of commercial properties under the updated Joint Venture (JV) and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Rules 2025
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Updates on major housing projects such as Park Road, EFPRO, and F-14/F-15
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Reimbursement of delayed completion charges for sub-sector G-14 allottees
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Endorsement of HR Committee’s recommendations
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Approval of condominium law and rules for apartment buildings
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Revisions in possession charges for specified FGEHA areas
Major Commercial Development Plan Approved
A key outcome of the meeting was the decision to offer eleven high-value commercial plots in prime locations like Mauve Area, G-13/4, G-14/2, Skyline Project (Islamabad), Sky Gardens (Rawalpindi), and Cantt Station (Karachi). These properties will be offered via a mixed model that includes:
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Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
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Lease-Operate Mode
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Open Auction
These developments will cater to five-star hotels, international hospitals, IT towers, shopping malls, schools, and mixed-use apartment complexes, aiming to boost economic growth and maximize public asset value.
Policy and Legal Advancements
The board approved updates to the Park Road Project's land-sharing formula and layout plan to better align with public welfare. Additionally:
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The draft Condominium Act and Rules will be shared with the ICT Administration for final vetting via the Ministry of Interior before submission to the federal cabinet.
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The board agreed to abolish redundant posts, while post upgrades and creations were deferred pending detailed justifications.
Accountability and Organizational Reform
Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada directed the Additional Secretary of Housing & Works to investigate staff deployment across subordinate bodies and report on any irregularities. He emphasized strict adherence to the Prime Minister’s directives on organizational rationalization and called for identification of all loopholes that may hinder implementation and accountability.
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