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Senate Committee Reviews FGEHA Plot Allotments, Seeks Resolution of Journalists' Housing Issues
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
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By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
A Senate subcommittee has reviewed the distribution of residential plots and flats reserved for journalists and media workers under the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). The review was reported on October 21, 2026. The committee discussed outstanding allotments under Drive-I at Bara Kahu, verification of beneficiary lists to prevent duplicate allotments and the establishment of a grievance committee. Members also recommended improving access to housing finance for eligible journalists. No fresh allotment or loan approval was confirmed. The Senate publishes committee business at the Senate of Pakistan.
The committee reviewed the position. The reports we have seen do not say how many plots or flats are outstanding, how many journalists are waiting or when any allotment will be made. They also do not say what the FGEHA told the committee. We therefore treat the review as a discussion and do not say that any allotment is imminent.
Three matters were discussed: outstanding allotments under Drive-I at Bara Kahu, verification of beneficiary lists to prevent duplicate allotments, and the establishment of a grievance committee. The reports do not say whether duplicates have been found, who would sit on the grievance committee or when it would start. We do not suggest that any duplicate allotment has occurred.
Members recommended improving access to housing finance for eligible journalists. A recommendation is not a decision. The reports do not describe the form the finance would take, such as loans or instalments, or who would provide it. No loan approval was confirmed.
The review could help address delayed allotments and improve transparency in federally administered residential schemes. That depends on the committee's follow-up and on the FGEHA acting on its recommendations. The reports do not set deadlines, and we do not claim any outcome.
Journalists and media workers with applications under the scheme should keep their documents ready and watch for FGEHA notices on verification and the grievance process. Buyers should confirm the status of any plot or flat with the FGEHA directly. The signals to watch are the committee's recommendations, the verified beneficiary list, the grievance committee's formation and any announcement of fresh allotments.
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