FGEHA celebrates World Town Planning Day 2026

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):A ceremony was held at the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) on November 10, 2026, to mark World Town Planning Day 2026.

The ceremony was attended by Director Planning Mian Rizwan-ur-Rehman, along with other officers and employees of the Authority.

A cake-cutting ceremony was also held to commemorate the occasion.

On the occasion, the importance of urban planning, the development of residential projects in line with modern requirements, and the promotion of sustainable urban development were highlighted.

The participants reaffirmed their commitment to making residential projects more efficient and sustainable through organized urban planning, modern infrastructure, environmentally friendly development practices, and improved civic amenities. It was emphasized that FGEHA remains committed to adopting modern urban planning principles to provide federal government employees with better, safer, and quality housing facilities.

The celebration of World Town Planning Day aimed to highlight the significance of urban planning and encourage collective efforts towards building an organized, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Speaking on the occasion, Director Planning Mian Rizwan-ur-Rehman appreciated the visionary leadership of the Minister for Housing and Works and the Secretary Housing and Works. He stated that, under their guidance and patronage, the housing sector is progressing towards sustainable development and smart city planning in accordance with contemporary requirements.

He further stated that, in line with the directions and vision of the Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, and Secretary Housing and Works, Ahsan Ali Mangi, FGEHA’s foremost priority is to develop residential projects that are not only resilient to the challenges of climate change but also provide citizens with affordable, safe, and modern housing facilities.

Director Planning further emphasized that strict adherence to town planning principles is essential to address unplanned urban migration and ensure the optimum utilization of available resources.

He added that the Authority is working tirelessly to improve infrastructure and ensure transparency in the planning and development of its residential projects.