ISLAMABAD [STAFF REPORTER]
Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, inaugurated the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority’s (FGEHA) modern Digital Services Package. The event was attended by Secretary Housing Dr. Shehzad Khan Bangash, Director General Captain (Retd.) Zafar Iqbal, along with other senior officials and key stakeholders.
During the inauguration ceremony, DG FGEHA Captain (Retd.) Zafar Iqbal gave a briefing and stated that, for the first time in the 35-year history of the organization, such revolutionary and state-of-the-art initiatives have been introduced. These measures aim to provide improved, transparent, and timely services to the public. The digital initiatives introduced during the fiscal year 2024-25 mark the beginning of a new era in public service.
Digitalization and Digitization through Centralized Cloud System:
Land / BUPS Record Management
Mobile Application and Geo-tagging for BUPS Enhancement
Transparent Tendering through PPRA e-PADS
Project Monitoring and Management
Estate and Finance Management
Accounts Management
Key Digital Initiatives and Their Outcomes:
Establishment of Members Portal
Automated Documentation System
Online Payment Facility
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Alert System Implementation
Mobile Application
FGEHA Resident Complaint Portal
Upcoming Launch of FGEHA Members Portal
Facilitation Center: Access to All Information via a Single Call
Federal Minister Pirzada appreciated the efforts of the FGEHA team, stating that Secretary Housing Dr. Shehzad Khan Bangash, Director General Captain (Retd.) Zafar Iqbal, and senior officials turned the impossible into possible within a year. Reforms were ensured across all sectors, and the transition from the traditional system to modern digital platforms will not only provide convenience to the public but also enhance the efficiency and transparency of the organization.
Such initiatives are in line with the government’s vision of digital transformation and e-governance. The Minister instructed officials to improve the standards of public service by adopting merit-based and digital systems.
