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Islamabad: The Ministry of Housing and Works (Technical Wing) has written a formal letter to the Administrator of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Rawalpindi/Islamabad, requesting that DHA join the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) as a joint venture partner in the ongoing Commoners Sky Gardens project.
According to the letter, FGEHA is currently developing the Commoners Sky Gardens project satisfactorily and as per schedule. However, the Ministry noted that the project offers a valuable opportunity for further collaboration and requested that DHA come forward as a joint venture partner on the same pattern as DHA’s existing joint ventures — with FGEHA in the Lawyers Society Project, and with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in the Kurri Project.
Why the Ministry Says the Project Suits DHA
The letter outlines three key reasons the proposed joint venture holds particular advantage for DHA:
- The project is located in the immediate vicinity of, and is well-connected with, DHA Margalla and DHA Kurri projects, making it a natural and convenient extension of DHA’s own existing developments in the area.
- The project is ideally situated on the future Ring Road alignment, with present access from the Murree Expressway, offering excellent long-term connectivity and value.
- The land is fully clear and in possession, free of any dispute or encumbrance, and development work is already well underway — a position the Ministry says can be independently verified through inspection and confirmation from concerned authorities.
Background: What is Sky Gardens
Commoners Sky Gardens (also known as Green Enclave-II) is a flagship joint venture between FGEHA and M/s Commoners Sky Garden, with the JV agreement originally signed on 11 October 2019. The scheme spans roughly 11,000 kanals of land near Bhara Kahu, close to the Murree Expressway, in Mauza Kathar and Mengal, of which about 7,200 kanals have been transferred to FGEHA. The project primarily caters to federal government employees registered under the 2009 membership drive. Under the JV terms, residential plots are split 70:30 and commercial plots 45:55 between FGEHA and its partner. The project faced repeated delays over the years, including NAB inquiries and Supreme Court proceedings, but has reportedly regained momentum after clearance from relevant institutions.
Reaction From Housing Circles and Social Media
News of the letter has drawn commentary from real estate and housing-sector observers online. Several commentators view the move as part of a broader trend of DHA expanding its footprint through joint ventures with public housing authorities, similar to its existing tie-ups with FGEHA and CDA. Others note that DHA’s involvement — given its brand strength — could boost investor and prospective allottee confidence in the Sky Gardens project, particularly given its proximity to the Murree Expressway and the proposed Ring Road.
Expert View
Housing and real estate analysts say joint ventures of this kind between public housing authorities typically combine resources, project management experience, and DHA’s security and planning standards to speed up execution and boost buyer confidence. However, some analysts caution that before any final agreement, DHA would need a thorough review of land title, the proposed equity-sharing ratio, and legal standing — following the same due-diligence pattern used in the Lawyers Society and Kurri projects.
Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry of Housing & Works (Technical Wing) |
| Addressed to | Administrator, DHA, Rawalpindi/Islamabad |
| Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Subject | Request for DHA to join as JV partner with FGEHA in Commoners Sky Gardens |
| Cited precedents | DHA-FGEHA (Lawyers Society), DHA-CDA (Kurri Project) |
| Project size | ~11,000 kanals (near Murree Expressway) |
