Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Development in Islamabad’s Sectors F-14 and F-15
Independent Report
Islamabad: Development work in Islamabad’s key Sectors F-14 and F-15 has officially commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony led by Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Riaz Hussain Pirzada, under the federal government’s housing policy. The event was attended by Federal Secretary Muhammad Mahmood, FGEHA Director General Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, senior officials, and prominent government representatives, including Federal Minister Anjum Aqeel Khan and MNA Malik Abrar Ahmed.
Director General FGEHA highlighted that the project fulfills the long-awaited housing needs of approximately 11,000 families. He emphasized that the initiative aims to create a modern, well-planned residential community with quality infrastructure, wide roads, efficient drainage, parks, educational and social facilities, and environmental sustainability. The development contract has been awarded to National Logistics Corporation (NLC), recognized for its professional expertise.
Federal Secretary Muhammad Mahmood assured full compensation for landowners and urged allottees to pay installments on time to maintain the project’s momentum, warning that defaulters’ plots could be canceled under the law. Federal Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada reaffirmed the government’s commitment to timely completion and transparency, noting that delays since the project’s 2015 launch are now being overcome.
The mega project spans 10,875 kanals, providing 6,800 residential plots across Sectors F-14 and F-15, with modern facilities including paved roads, sewerage, water supply, underground electricity, street lighting, gas, and telecommunication networks. The total project cost is approximately PKR 28.2 billion, with NLC handling development work valued at PKR 19.58 billion. Completion is expected within two years if allottees continue timely payments.
This initiative is a major step toward meeting Islamabad’s housing needs while delivering high-standard living for federal employees and citizens.
