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Housing Scheme Excavation Raises Safety Concerns Near Girls' School in Islamabad's Kurri
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has raised serious concerns about excavation work near the Islamabad Model School for Girls in Kurri. According to an FDE letter dated October 26, 2026, excavation linked to nearby housing development has removed large amounts of soil from three sides of the school building. The reports we have seen are dated October 30. Responsibility for the excavation is disputed. The reports do not establish that any housing authority has been found legally responsible.
What the Education Directorate Says
The FDE warned that the excavation had exposed the building and could have weakened its structural support, creating a safety risk for students and staff. It asked for an immediate halt to hazardous excavation near the school and for urgent protective measures, including retaining walls and structural reinforcement. These are the directorate's concerns. The reports do not include an engineering assessment of the building, so we cannot say whether it is unsafe.
The Projects Nearby
Two major housing projects are being developed nearby. One is the Margalla Orchard Scheme of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). The other is Margalla Enclave, a joint venture of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Defence Housing Authority. The FDE's letter is described as concerning excavation associated with nearby housing development, and the reports do not say which project did the digging.
The Dispute Over Responsibility
An FGEHA spokesperson said an inspection found the school outside the boundaries of its housing scheme, and disputed the authority's responsibility. The reports we have seen do not include responses from the CDA or the Defence Housing Authority. We make no finding on who is responsible.
What Is Not Known
The reports do not say whether any work has been stopped, whether protective measures have been started or whether students are still attending the school. They also do not say how far the excavation is from the building.
Why This Matters for Property
The case highlights the importance of proper excavation practices and structural protection during housing development. It could lead to closer attention to building work near public buildings in Kurri. No suspension of either housing project has been confirmed, and the reports do not link the dispute to plot prices.
What This Means for Buyers, Parents and Residents
Buyers considering plots in nearby developments may want to ask about construction safety measures and any complaints on record. Parents and staff can ask the school administration and the directorate about safety steps. The signals to watch are an inspection by the relevant authorities, the building of retaining walls, responses from the other authorities and any order to stop the excavation.