NAB briefs Senate panel on FGEHA’s 2 housing schemes
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to resolve issues related to two housing schemes of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) — Bhara Kahu Green Enclave and Sky Garden — a Senate committee on Tuesday received a briefing from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works, which met at Parliament House with Senator Nasir Mehmood in the chair,…
On Tuesday, a Senate committee on Housing and Works in Islamabad received a briefing from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) regarding two housing projects managed by the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). The two schemes in question are the Bhara Kahu Green Enclave, launched in 2009, and the Sky Garden, started in 2019. However, neither project has seen significant progress in completion.
The committee, chaired by Senator Nasir Mehmood, heard from NAB representatives about ongoing investigations into these projects since 2018, as mandated by legal frameworks and judicial directives. They explained that restrictions were initially placed on specific land transfers, but after clearing all relevant mozas (revenue estates), necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) have been issued.
The FGEHA director general outlined that Moza Kathar and Moza Mangal lands have been granted development permissions, and he provided details on approvals received for these areas. Regarding the PHA-F Officers Residencia Kurri Road project, the committee learned about steps taken to address long-standing issues related to infrastructural and civic facilities such as water supply, storm water drainage, streetlights, and other community amenities.
The committee was informed that progress is being made to resolve concerns about water supply, storm water drainage, streetlights, and other essential facilities. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) member responsible for planning pledged to prioritize the construction of the access road in the project, targeting completion within three months.
Senator Saifullah Abro requested the committee to take up a matter concerning a Grade-20 Senate officer who has been waiting for an extended period for possession of an allotted house. The committee responded by directing the Ministry of Housing & Works and the Estate Office to immediately vacate and transfer the designated official residence to the officer. Additionally, they were instructed to submit a comprehensive compliance report within 24 hours.
The meeting was attended by Senators Abdul Shakoor Khan, Saifullah Abro, Khalida Ateeb, Husna Bano, Naseema Ehsan, and Hidayatullah Khan.
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