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Government Schemes in Faisalabad
Faisalabad is Pakistan's third-largest city and an industrial heartland. It was one of the Phase 1 cities of the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme and hosts several government development initiatives.
§Key Authorities
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| FDA | Faisalabad Development Authority |
| NAPHDA | Federal housing — Faisalabad was Phase 1 NPHS city |
| Punjab Housing | Provincial housing dept — Faisalabad included in 57,000 homes scheme |
§NAPHDA Faisalabad
Faisalabad was included in the very first phase of the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 1 (7 pilot cities including Faisalabad) |
| Type | Low-income housing units |
| Authority | NAPHDA |
| Registration | Via NADRA |
| Status | Active — construction and allotment underway |
§Punjab 57,000 Homes Scheme — Faisalabad Inclusion
As part of the broader Punjab government 57,000 affordable homes initiative (2025):
- •Multiple designated sites in Faisalabad district
- •Government-owned land used
- •First phase: included in 2,000 homes / 41 sites across Punjab
- •Easy installment financing available
- •Target: low and middle income families
§FDA Housing Schemes
The Faisalabad Development Authority has developed several residential colonies and schemes:
FDA City
- •Large-scale township project by FDA
- •Mix of residential and commercial plots
- •Located on Faisalabad's outskirts
Government Colonies (Older)
- •Workers Welfare Board housing
- •Government servants residential colonies
- •PHED, WAPDA, Railways colonies — established areas
§Real Estate Market (2025)
- •Faisalabad market has grown significantly due to industrial expansion
- •Less speculative than Lahore/Islamabad — more end-user driven
- •Average 5 Marla plot in FDA City: PKR 25–45 Lakh
- •Industrial city premium: commercial plots near industrial areas command high prices
- •No DHA Faisalabad currently — government housing is primarily through FDA and NAPHDA
§NPHS Expansion (2020–2021 Update)
Faisalabad was explicitly included when PM Imran Khan expanded NPHS to 10 new cities in Punjab (August 2020), alongside Gujranwala and Sheikhupura.
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