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Minister expresses concern over FGEHA’s failure to restart stalled housing projects

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has failed to restart the stalled Green Enclave-I housing scheme and Lifestyle Residency apartment project, prompting Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada to express “grave concern” over the prolonged delay in the two projects. Bhara Kahu Green Enclave was launched in 2009, while the Lifestyle…

Minister expresses concern over FGEHA’s failure to restart stalled housing projects

Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, expressed "grave concern" over the stalled Green Enclave-I housing scheme and Lifestyle Residency apartment project, which have yet to commence despite allottees depositing payments. The Green Enclave was initiated in 2009, while the Lifestyle Residency project began in 2017.

The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) Board discussed the two projects at their 50th Executive Board Meeting, where the minister emphasized the need for immediate and effective measures to address the delays. He directed the Authority to submit pending inquiry reports within the stipulated timelines and take prompt action on their findings.

The minister highlighted the allottees' protests and the Federal Ombudsman's involvement, stressing that their concerns could not be ignored. The board approved FGEHA's annual development budget for FY 2026-27, totaling Rs20 billion, including a carry-forward of Rs2,807.660 million from FY 2025-26.

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