Islamabad Staff Reporter
In a significant milestone for the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, formally handed over possession letters to the allottees of the Sky Gardens Housing Project in a ceremony held today at the project site.
Sky Gardens is a flagship joint venture between FGEHA and Commoners Sky Garden, agreed and signed in 2019. Located in a scenic hilly area off the New Murree Expressway, the project spans over 11,000 kanals, out of which 7,200 kanals have been transferred to the FGEHA. The project primarily caters to federal government employees registered under the 2009 membership drive.
Despite encountering multiple delays over the years including inquiries by NAB and scrutiny by the Supreme Court, the project has now resumed momentum following clearance from relevant institutions. In this project construction agreement delayed for 2 years since 2020 due to proceedings in NAB. The project comprises 10 residential blocks where the development work is actively underway, and as part of the first phase, 80 allottees have received possession of fully developed plots spanning 250 kanals in the priority area of Block A, which is free of all encumbrances and equipped with all essential amenities.
Addressing the media, Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada expressed deep sense of fulfilment that after a long and difficult wait, allottees are finally witnessing progress. “It is a matter of great contentment for me to see a long-standing promise materialize. I empathize with those who invested their hard-earned money and endured years of uncertainty, they are now beginning to see their dreams come true. This is the first drop of rain, and I am confident that other stalled projects will also gain pace,” he said.
The Minister underscored that since taking oath as the Federal Minister for Housing and Works, he has remained firmly committed to the timely delivery of housing projects and the eradication of corruption within the Ministry’s attached departments. He strongly condemned the delays and inefficiencies of the past and reiterated his zero-tolerance policy toward mismanagement and malpractice. He clarified that he has been elected six times to the Provincial and National Assemblies. “I have unwavering faith in the power of the ballot and a strong belief in serving the people with integrity and dedication,” the Minister stated.
Minister further announced that a summary will soon be moved to allocate plots for the families of martyrs from police and intelligence agencies, recognizing their ultimate sacrifices for the country.
During the ceremony, Secretary Housing and Works and Director General FGEHA also addressed the participants. DG FGEHA briefed the audience on the projects’ progress and expressed optimism that three additional blocks will be ready for possession by December 2025. Both officials reiterated the Ministry’s resolve to steer the department out of past challenges and restore public trust through transparent and efficient service delivery.
