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After facing years of administrative and legal hurdles, the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) on Thursday officially handed over possession letters to 80 allottees in the long-awaited Sky Garden Housing Project. The ceremony, led by Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, was held at the project site along the New Murree Expressway.
This significant development marks a turning point for a housing initiative that had been stalled for years despite being launched in 2019.
A Long-Awaited Milestone for Federal Employees
The Sky Garden Housing Project was originally conceived to provide affordable housing to federal government employees who registered under the 2009 FGEHA membership drive. The project is a public-private partnership between FGEHA and Commoners Sky Garden.
Spanning over 11,000 kanals, the project’s land was divided between the two entities, with 7,200 kanals officially transferred to FGEHA. However, the initiative faced significant delays, including a nearly two-year halt due to investigations by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and scrutiny by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Now, with legal clearances secured and project momentum restored, the FGEHA is moving forward with possession and development.
Possession Begins in Block A — 250 Kanals Cleared
In the first phase of possession, 250 kanals in Block A—which has been declared free of legal and physical hindrances—have been allotted to 80 federal employees. According to the Ministry of Housing, this area is fully equipped with basic infrastructure and amenities, including road access, water supply, sewerage, and electricity connections.
This allows the newly empowered allottees to immediately begin construction of their homes, a dream long delayed by bureaucratic and legal bottlenecks.
Officials involved in the project described the occasion as a landmark moment, one that not only delivers on the government’s promise to its employees but also signals renewed public trust in government housing schemes.
Development Across 10 Residential Blocks Underway
While Block A is the first to see possession handed over, the broader project consists of 10 residential blocks, where development activities are currently ongoing. The Ministry of Housing confirmed that the infrastructure work is progressing in parallel across various zones.
Officials also stated that more possession letters will be issued in upcoming phases, depending on the completion of basic services and clearance of any remaining legal issues in the respective blocks.
This phased approach is being adopted to ensure transparency, legal compliance, and efficient delivery of services to eligible allottees.
Official Remarks and Future Expectations
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Federal Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada praised the efforts of FGEHA and partner organizations for reviving the project and meeting their commitments despite the setbacks.
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“This handover is not just the transfer of land; it’s the fulfillment of a promise we made to our government employees. It reflects the government’s commitment to solving the housing crisis and addressing the needs of public servants,” Pirzada stated.
He emphasized that the government is committed to accelerating housing projects nationwide, especially those catering to the middle and lower-income groups, including federal employees, teachers, and healthcare workers.
Background: Years of Delays and Legal Hurdles
The Sky Garden Project, though officially launched in 2019, struggled to gain momentum due to a variety of legal, administrative, and operational challenges.
A primary delay was caused by investigations from NAB, which raised questions over land acquisition and transparency in the partnership agreements. These investigations halted on-ground development for nearly two years. The project was also reviewed by the Supreme Court, further contributing to delays.
However, with legal clearance now obtained, and the development contract reaffirmed, the project has re-entered its active phase—with renewed government oversight to avoid future disruptions.
