Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Department’s 46th Board meeting was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Housing Minister Dr. Amjad Ali, where important decisions were taken regarding housing schemes, residential plots, development projects and the provision of basic facilities across the province.
Senior officials from the Housing, Law, Finance, and Planning and Development departments attended the meeting, which reviewed an 18-point agenda in detail. The Board decided to release payments to the affectees of the Jalozai Housing Scheme in accordance with the directives of the Supreme Court.
The meeting also approved the establishment of the headquarters of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Authority in Nasirabad, Peshawar. The Board further approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Authority Commercial Property Leasing Regulations 2026 and decided to provide residential plots to government employees in various housing schemes through the Housing Foundation.
On the special direction of the Provincial Housing Minister, the Board decided to provide another opportunity to local journalists allotted plots in the Dangram Housing Scheme in Swat to deposit the required amount, allowing them to retain their allotted plots.
The Board also approved a new policy, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and rules and regulations for plot owners and family residential tenants in the Hayatabad High-Rise Scheme.
The meeting approved the Annual Development Programme budget for 2025-26, along with funds for development works and the provision of basic facilities in various housing schemes. It also approved implementation of the Housing Department’s recommendations regarding the provision of Sui gas to the Malazai Housing Scheme.
To ensure effective representation in court cases involving housing schemes, the Board decided to engage legal teams on a case-by-case basis. It also approved increasing the plot size for the heirs of police martyrs in Hangu Township and Mega City Nowshera from three marlas to five marlas.
Provincial Housing Minister Dr. Amjad Ali directed the authorities to ensure the provision of basic facilities in all housing schemes and said unnecessary delays in development projects would not be tolerated.
He also directed the digitization of the plot management system, saying that citizens should be able to access information about their plots online. The initiative is aimed at improving transparency and public access to property-related information. He further directed the timely completion of all development projects within the stipulated deadlines.

Charsadda | ReNews Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities have intensified their crackdown against illegal and unauthorised housing schemes, with the Charsadda Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) sealing 10 housing schemes, colonies, townships and plotting sites for allegedly operating without the legally required approvals.
The latest enforcement action was carried out on Friday on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Fazal Rahim Marwat. Assistant Additional Commissioner Nida Shams, accompanied by officials of the TMA, inspected various housing projects and took action against schemes found to be lacking the required permissions and approvals.
According to the latest newspaper report, authorities have also served notices on 32 housing schemes in the district over alleged deficiencies in their legal approvals. Officials are examining the status and documentation of these projects to determine whether they comply with applicable land-use, planning and development regulations.
The action has raised concerns among developers, property dealers and investors because housing schemes operating without valid approvals can expose buyers to substantial financial and legal risks. Such projects may face restrictions on development, transfer of plots and provision of utilities, while purchasers can encounter difficulties in establishing ownership or completing property transactions.
The Charsadda operation is part of a wider regulatory push in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to bring private housing development under stricter legal and planning controls. Provincial authorities have been increasingly focusing on housing societies that allegedly begin development or market plots without securing the mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and other permissions from relevant departments.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Use and Building Control Authority (LUBCA) has previously directed housing-scheme developers to provide complete records concerning their projects. The authorities have particularly focused on determining whether schemes possess valid NOCs and whether their development activities conform to approved plans and land-use requirements.
Officials have also warned that housing societies that fail to demonstrate their legal status may face enforcement action. The regulatory drive is aimed at preventing the development and marketing of unauthorised schemes and protecting citizens from investing in projects whose legal status remains uncertain.
The issue is particularly important for KP's rapidly expanding urban areas, where demand for residential plots and housing has increased alongside population growth and urbanisation. Unregulated development can create problems not only for individual buyers but also for local governments because unauthorised schemes may develop without adequate arrangements for roads, drainage, sewerage, water supply, electricity, public spaces and other essential infrastructure.
For property buyers, the latest crackdown highlights the importance of conducting proper due diligence before purchasing a plot in any private housing scheme. Buyers are advised to verify the project's NOC, approved layout plan, land ownership documents and development permissions from the relevant authorities rather than relying solely on advertisements, property dealers or assurances provided by developers.
The enforcement action could also increase pressure on private developers across the province to regularise their projects and complete outstanding approval requirements. Housing societies that are unable to establish their legal status could face further inspections, sealing or other action under the applicable regulations.
The latest figures from Charsadda — 10 schemes sealed and notices issued to 32 schemes — indicate that authorities are moving beyond warnings towards direct enforcement. If the ongoing verification process identifies further violations, the crackdown could expand to additional housing projects.

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
DHA Peshawar has invited bids for two major infrastructure projects with a combined estimated cost of Rs 5.75 billion, marking a significant step in the development of the housing scheme. The procurement covers infrastructure development for Residential Sector F and construction of a new 132KV AIS Grid Station.
The Residential Sector F infrastructure project has an estimated cost of Rs 3.5 billion. Sealed bids have been invited from eligible contractors registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the C-B or above category.
According to the tender schedule, bids for the Sector F infrastructure project must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Contractors are required to submit a Rs 30 million bid security along with their bids.
The second project involves construction of a 132KV AIS Grid Station at an estimated cost of Rs 2.25 billion. Contractors holding a PEC C-1 or above rating have been invited to participate in the procurement process.
Bids for the grid station project must be submitted by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM, accompanied by a Rs 20 million bid security. The new grid station is expected to provide additional electricity capacity to support growing construction and future occupancy within the housing scheme.
The Sector F infrastructure development is expected to cover essential facilities including roads, drainage, sewerage, water supply, electricity infrastructure and landscaping. The tendering process will be followed by technical and financial evaluations, contract awards and mobilisation of successful contractors.
The launch of procurement for the two projects represents an important phase in DHA Peshawar’s development cycle, moving the scheme beyond planning and allocation towards physical infrastructure execution.
The development schedule also coincides with DHA Peshawar’s upcoming Residential Ballot on September 10, 2026. The ballot is a separate allocation activity and is not part of the infrastructure procurement process.
Following the tender closing dates, key milestones for property owners and prospective buyers will include technical and financial evaluations, contract awards, contractor mobilisation, commencement of construction and eventual energisation of the grid station. Progress on Sector F infrastructure will also remain relevant to future possession and development timelines.