Islamabad: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s ZKB Town (Pvt.) Ltd to jointly develop a large-scale residential housing scheme near Islamabad International Airport.
The project, initiated under the FGEHA Joint Venture and Public-Private Partnership (JV & PPP) Rules 2025, will be developed on the End Product Model. In its first phase, it will span over 6,000 kanals of land near Islamabad International Airport and Motorway M-14, providing housing for approximately 10,000 registered members.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by senior FGEHA officials, representatives of ZKB Town (Pvt.) Ltd, media personnel, and officials from various government departments.
Addressing the event, FGEHA Director General Captain (R) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal termed the project a major milestone toward providing affordable and quality housing to federal employees. He noted that the initiative reflects the government’s vision of promoting housing development through sustainable public-private partnerships.
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Secretary Ministry of Housing and Works, Captain (R) Muhammad Mahmood, was also briefed on the Authority’s ongoing and completed projects. The DG informed us that several FGEHA housing schemes in Islamabad and Karachi have already been completed, while others are progressing rapidly.
He emphasised the Authority’s commitment to maintaining modern construction standards, transparent allotment systems, and user-friendly online services for citizens.
The Secretary praised FGEHA’s performance and reiterated the federal government’s dedication to ensuring safe, affordable, and high-quality housing for its employees. He also highlighted the importance of transparency and timely project delivery.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, APNEC Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Anzar presented a shield to the DG FGEHA in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the housing sector.
