Defence Housing Authority Karachi > DHA Karachi Is Pakistan’s Biggest Housing Society
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority Karachi
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority as the name implies, primarily came into being for the welfare of the serving and retired officers of the Armed Forces of Pakistan. The Housing Society, which made a humble beginning with allotment of a mere 76.2 acres of land has come a long way since. It was through the state of the art development of mostly barren land, meticulous master planning, provision of enviable civic facilities and quality living environments to its residents that DHA has attained a status which serves as a benchmark for quality community living unparalleled to its class.
DHA has thus come a long way in emerging as the largest and most prestigious residential estate of the country. Through a well-managed and regulated administration it provides the best educational, recreational, cultural and civic facilities in an aesthetically dynamic environment. These are cardinal factors which have made the DHA’s land precious estate property.
The very basic purpose of setting up of Housing Authority was three fold:-
* Welfare of Armed Forces Officers who after a dedicated and meritorious service as defenders of the country, retire from the service at a very early age.
* Setting up of model housing schemes to act as trendsetter for housing sector of the country.
* To Conserve on A-1 land and setup housing schemes on land purchased from Federal/provincial governments/private sectors. This is an application of forte and experience of Armed Forces to become an inalienable and inseparable part of the nation’s prosperity and progress.
The Authority’s functioning is overseen by two bodies, namely, the Governing Body chaired by Secretary Ministry of Defence and Executive Board headed by the Corps Commander posted at Karachi. Serving Armed Forces Officers represent their respective services in the two bodies.
Authority is spread over an area of approximately 8,797 Acres. It has 81,489 members of all categories which consist of Armed Forces Officers, Civilians and legal heirs of deceased members. DHA, today, has an elaborate network of roads, spread over 466 Km; water supply covering 605 Km; and sewerage spanning 470 Km
Governing Body
The Governing Body is headed by Secretary Ministry of Defence, Govt of Pakistan. Its members are:-
* Vice Chiefs of Staff of three services or Principal Staff Officers of the three services (Nominees of respective Service Chief).
* AG, AG’s Branch GHQ
* DCNS (Trg & Pers), AHQ
* DCAS (Admin), AHQ
* President Executive Board DHA.
* DG, ML & C, Min of Defence
* Administrator of the Authority
* Secretary-Secretary of the Authority
The Governing Body meets at least once every year to review progress, lay down policy guidelines and approve the budget and audit report of the Authority.
Executive Board
Corps Commander posted at Karachi is the President, Executive Board DHA. Its members are:-
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A serving Army Officers not below the rank of Brigadier posted at Karachi (COAS Nominee).
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A serving Naval Officer not below the rank of Cdre posted at Karachi (CNS Nominee).
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A serving Air Force Officer not below the rank of Air Cdre posted at Karachi (CAS Nominee).
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Administrator of the Authority.
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Co-opted Members – to be appointed by the Executive Board for a period not exceeding two years. They do not have the right of vote.
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Secretary – Secretary of the Authority.
Executive Board exercises all administrative and financial powers. It meets as often as may be required.
Organization
A serving Brigadier heads the organization and is designated as the Administrator. The Administrator is the Chief Executive of the Authority and exercises all executive powers delegated or otherwise in accordance with the policy laid down by the Governing Body and decisions of the Executive Board.
Secretary and various Directors are generally retired Armed Forces Officers.
Source: http://www.dhakarachi.org
