Construction of tribal district colonies to be expedited
Assuming 10% growth in total private sector loans by Dec 2021, the banking sector is expected to allocate an additional Rs23 billion for the housing and construction segment. PHOTO: REUTERS
Provincial Housing Minister Dr Amjad Ali on Tuesday directed to expedite work on the construction of residential colonies in tribal districts. The meeting was attended by additional secretary housing, DG Pakistan Housing Authority and other officials.
On the occasion, participants of the meeting were informed about Jarma Housing Scheme Kohat, High Rise flats Hayatabad, Civil Quarters Flat, Surezai Residencies, Peri Urban Housing Schemes, Merged Districts Residential Colonies, Hungu Township, Jalozai Housing Project, Media Colony Dangram, Havalian Township and Rehman Baba Complex.
The meeting was told that 68 per cent work on the Jarma Housing Scheme has been completed and the remaining work would be completed within six months. It was told that work on High Rise Flats Hayatabad would complete in October this year.
Addressing the meeting, housing minister directed to accelerate work on Peri Urban Housing Projects and completion of Dangram Media Colony master plan till June 15. He also directed protection of plantation on residential schemes and strict monitoring of construction schemes.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 8th, 2022.