The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works reviewed implementation reports and progress on several long-standing housing projects during a meeting held at Parliament House on Tuesday. The meeting, chaired by Senator Nasir Mehmood, examined developments concerning projects managed by the Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHA-F) and the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), while also taking up issues involving infrastructure, land transfers, legal inquiries and the allocation of official residences.
During the meeting, the committee received an update on the PHA-F Officers Residencia Kurri Road project, particularly regarding long-pending infrastructure and civic issues affecting the development. Officials briefed the committee on steps being taken to address concerns related to water supply, storm water drainage, street lighting and essential community facilities. The authorities said continuous engagements and meetings had helped move several of these matters towards resolution.
The access road serving the project was also discussed in detail. Capital Development Authority Member Planning M Umair assured the committee that the access road issue would be treated as a priority. The committee subsequently directed the Capital Development Authority to complete construction of the access road within three months and submit a report on the implementation of the directive. The instruction reflects the committee’s focus on resolving infrastructure-related problems that have remained pending for residents and stakeholders associated with the project.
The committee also reviewed developments concerning Federal Government Employees Housing Authority schemes, including Green Enclave-I and Sky Gardens, formerly known as Green Enclave-II. Discussions focused on pending inquiries and litigation connected with the housing schemes, with officials providing updates on the legal and administrative processes involved in the projects.
Representatives of the National Accountability Bureau informed the committee that inquiries into the housing schemes have been continuing since 2018 under applicable legal frameworks and judicial directives. The committee was told that restrictions had previously been imposed on certain land transfers while the inquiries were underway. However, once inquiries relating to cleared mozas were completed, the relevant no-objection certificates were processed.
Federal Government Employees Housing Authority Director General also briefed the committee on matters concerning land and development permissions. He clarified that Shamlaat lands cannot be transferred to private individuals and provided information regarding development permissions granted in Moza Kathar and Moza Mangal. The discussion covered the legal status of different categories of land and the procedures being followed by the authorities in connection with housing developments.
The committee also took serious notice of a separate matter involving the allocation of an official residence to a Grade-20 Senate officer. According to the discussion, the officer had been denied possession of an allotted house for an extended period. The committee directed the Ministry of Housing and Works and the Estate Office to vacate the designated residence and hand it over to the concerned officer within 24 hours.
Along with the directive regarding possession of the residence, the committee ordered that a comprehensive compliance report be submitted. The committee stressed that matters concerning official accommodation should be handled transparently and according to established rules. It reiterated the importance of administrative discipline, merit and strict adherence to the rule of law in the allocation and management of government residences.
The meeting also included a general public matter raised before the committee. The chairman directed the Secretary Housing to take up the issue and resolve it on a priority basis. In response, the Secretary Housing assured the committee that the matter would be fully resolved by January 2027. The committee also appreciated the efforts and efficiency demonstrated by the Secretary Housing and his executive leadership in accelerating public welfare projects.
The review comes as federal housing authorities continue to deal with a combination of infrastructure requirements, land-related matters, legal proceedings and administrative issues across several housing schemes. The committee’s directives are aimed at ensuring that pending development and public welfare matters receive timely attention while relevant institutions remain accountable for implementation.
The PHA-F Officers Residencia Kurri Road project remains focused on resolving basic civic and infrastructure requirements, including water supply, drainage, lighting and road access. Meanwhile, FGEHA schemes such as Green Enclave-I and Sky Gardens continue to involve legal and administrative matters related to inquiries, land transfers and development permissions.
The committee’s review also highlighted the importance of coordination between the housing authorities, Capital Development Authority, National Accountability Bureau and other relevant institutions. Timely communication between these bodies is necessary to resolve infrastructure problems, complete legal processes and ensure that decisions concerning housing projects are implemented according to applicable rules.
The meeting was attended by Senators Abdul Shakoor Khan, Saifullah Abro, Khalida Ateeb, Husna Bano, Naseema Ehsan and Hidayatullah Khan. The Secretary Housing and Works, relevant government officials and a representative of the National Accountability Bureau also participated in the proceedings.
The Senate committee is expected to continue monitoring the implementation of its directives, including the completion of the access road for the Kurri Road project, compliance with the order concerning the official residence and progress on the general public matter scheduled for resolution by January 2027.
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