ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) on Monday stressed the need for expeditious resolution of pending land-related issues and built-up property (BUP) cases.

In a statement, the authority said Secretary Housing and Works retired Capt Mohammad Mahmood visited FGEHA’s sectors F-14/F-15 to review the progress of ongoing development activities and directed further acceleration of work.

During the visit, Senior Project Manager NLC Israrul Haq briefed the secretary on the current status of the project and ongoing development works.

The FGEHA decided that separate teams would be constituted to deal with routine and priority cases to remove impediments to development activities at the earliest.

Separate teams would be constituted to deal with routine and priority cases to remove impediments to development activities, says authority

“With the vision of transforming Sectors F-14/F-15 into one of Islamabad’s most modern and exemplary residential developments, it was agreed to incorporate advanced landscaping, value-added features, environmentally sustainable infrastructure, and high-quality urban planning into the project. The secretary also stressed the importance of preparing a comprehensive horticulture plan, focusing on the preservation of indigenous trees and green areas to provide the sectors with a unique and attractive identity.”

He also recommended that environmentally friendly initiatives such as cycle tracks, solar power generation facilities, rainwater harvesting systems and sustainable check dams be incorporated into the project to ensure efficient utilisation of energy and water resources.

“It was further decided that the horticulture plan would be reviewed on a monthly basis, while progress on development works, civic amenities, and land-related matters would be reviewed every fortnight. In addition, weekly progress reports will be submitted regularly to ensure effective monitoring of the project,” read the press release.

It said that during the visit, special emphasis was placed on the timely provision of essential civic amenities, including water supply, electricity, sewerage, drainage systems, street lighting, main boulevards and internal road networks.

The secretary directed that work related to sewerage, drainage, electricity supply and installation of streetlights along major roads be expedited. He instructed the concerned authorities to maintain close coordination with Iesco to resolve all electricity-related matters on a priority basis and to initiate the installation and expansion of the power distribution network without delay.

The secretary also directed the relevant officials to immediately conduct a survey to identify suitable locations for the establishment of a solar power plant within the sectors and to prepare an implementation plan to meet future energy requirements through environmentally sustainable sources.

“The importance of effectively connecting Sectors F-14/F-15 with commercial centers and ensuring the completion of all development targets within the stipulated timeframe was also underscored.”

FGEHA Director General retired Captain Zafar Iqbal presented several proposals aimed at promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible development. He emphasised the significance of establishing sustainable check dams within the sectors for effective rainwater storage and the conservation of underground water resources. He also highlighted the need for comprehensive feasibility studies and practical planning in this regard.

Published in Dawn, June 9th, 2026