ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s ZKB Town (Pvt.) Ltd to jointly develop a large-scale residential housing project near Islamabad International Airport.
The project will be launched under the FGEHA Joint Venture and Public-Private Partnership (JV & PPP) Rules 2025, based on the End Product Model. In the first phase, it will cover over 6,000 kanals of land near Islamabad International Airport and Motorway M-14, providing housing to around 10,000 registered members.
The signing ceremony was attended by officials from FGEHA, representatives of ZKB Town, media persons, and officers from different government departments.
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Speaking on the occasion, FGEHA Director General Captain (R) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal said the project represents a major step towards offering affordable and quality housing for federal government employees.
He said the initiative highlights the government’s focus on promoting housing development through public-private partnerships.
During the event, newly appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Works, Captain (R) Muhammad Mahmood, received a detailed briefing on FGEHA’s ongoing and completed projects.
DG Zafar Iqbal informed that the Authority has achieved significant progress in housing development for federal employees, with several projects in Islamabad and Karachi already completed and others near completion.
The Secretary was briefed on major projects such as the Lifestyle Residency Apartments, Sectors G-13 and G-14, and the Skyline Housing Project. He was also informed about FGEHA’s efforts to maintain modern construction standards, ensure transparent allotment, and provide online services for the public’s convenience.
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Appreciating FGEHA’s performance, Secretary Housing and Works reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing safe, affordable, and quality housing to federal employees. He stressed the importance of timely completion and transparency in all ongoing projects.
DG FGEHA assured that all projects would be completed within the set timeframe and that the Authority will continue to enhance housing standards in line with international practices.
At the end of the ceremony, Muhammad Sadiq Anzar, newly elected Chairman of the All Pakistan Newspaper Employees Confederation (APNEC), presented a shield to DG FGEHA to recognize his efforts and leadership in improving the Authority’s performance.
