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Pakistan's FGEHA Housing Projects in Bhara Kahu Hit by Major Delays

Two major Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) projects in Bhara Kahu, Green Enclave and Sky Gardens, are facing significant delays beyond their completion deadlines. The Sky Gardens project, initiated in 2019, shows only about 40% physical progress, with partial possession expected by 2026. The older Green Enclave-I project, launched in 2009, remains unfinished due to prolonged litigation and contractor disputes. FGEHA, under the Ministry of Housing, has a pattern of delays across several schemes, though it has recently mobilized new contracts for other sectors.

Key Points: FGEHA Housing Projects Delayed in Bhara Kahu

  • Sky Gardens project only 40-42% complete
  • Green Enclave-I stalled since 2009 due to litigation
  • FGEHA struggles with multiple delayed schemes
  • New Rs19bn contracts awarded for F-14/15 sectors
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Pakistan: FGEHA housing projects in Bhara Kahu face prolonged delays as deadlines slip

Green Enclave and Sky Gardens projects face prolonged delays, missing deadlines and causing allottee dissatisfaction. Latest updates on progress.

"Both schemes have failed to meet their respective completion timelines, leading to growing dissatisfaction among members and allottees. - Dawn Report"

Islamabad Februar, y 9

Both housing projects of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority, Green Enclave and Sky Gardens, located in Bhara Kahu have been experiencing prolonged delays, according to a report by Dawn.

Both schemes have failed to meet their respective completion timelines, leading to growing dissatisfaction among members and allottees. As per FGEHA records, a joint venture agreement for the Sky Gardens project was signed with M/s Commoners Sky Gardens on October 11, 2019, under a land-sharing arrangement covering up to 11,000 kanals situated in Mauza Kathar and Mengal, tehsil and district Murree, near Bhara Kahu.

The physical progress of the project is approximately 40 per cent for Phase I and 42 per cent for Phase II. FGEHA documents indicate that work in the priority area of Sector A has been completed, and possession of 80 plots was handed over on July 3, 2025. Blocks G and D are projected to be ready for possession by March 2026. Meanwhile, Green Enclave-I, a project launched in 2009, has faced prolonged delays due to litigation and disagreements between the government and the contractor. Although construction was resumed at a later stage, the project is still unfinished, as cited by the Dawn report.

It is worth mentioning that FGEHA, which operates under the Ministry of Housing, has faced difficulties in completing several of its housing and apartment schemes within scheduled timeframes. Other delayed or stalled projects include sectors F-14 and F-15, Lifestyle Afro Apartments, Park Road Housing Scheme, and Skyline Apartments in Chaklala. Development activities have not yet commenced in sectors F-12 and G-12, as FGEHA has been unable to acquire possession of land in these sectors.

However, Dawn reported that the authority has recently awarded infrastructure development contracts worth approximately Rs19 billion for sectors F-14 and F-15, and that the contractor has been mobilised.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Reading this from an Indian perspective, it's a stark reminder of the importance of accountability in public projects. Whether it's FGEHA or any Indian authority, citizens deserve timely completion. The article mentions new contracts worth Rs19 billion being awarded – hope that translates to actual progress for those waiting.
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Arjun K
A project launched in 2009 and still not finished? That's 15 years! 😳 This is exactly the kind of governance failure that hurts common people the most. My heart goes out to the employees and families who put their faith in these schemes. Basic shelter is a right, not a privilege stuck in endless paperwork.
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Priyanka N
While it's easy to point fingers, we should also look at our own backyard. How many AMRUT or smart city projects in India are facing similar delays? The issue is systemic – poor project management, contractor disputes, and land acquisition problems. We need better models for public housing everywhere.
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Vikram M
The report says work hasn't even started in some sectors because they can't acquire land. Sounds very familiar. Land acquisition is a massive hurdle in any South Asian country. It's a complex issue involving livelihoods and fair compensation, not just bureaucratic red tape.
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Karan T
At least there's some transparency through reports like Dawn's. That's crucial. In the end, it's the common citizen, whether in Islamabad or Indore, who suffers when projects stall. Hope the authorities on both sides learn from each other's mistakes and successes to deliver better.

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