Defence Housing Authority
TypePublic
IndustryReal estate
Gated community
FounderPakistan Army
Headquarters
Islamabad, Pakistan
ProductsTown
Commercial area
Plots
House
Villa
Restaurants
Hotel
Golf clubs
Hospitals
OwnerGovernment of Pakistan

Defence Housing Authority (DHA) (Urdu: مقتدرہِ دفاعی اقامت کاری ) is a Pakistan Army-administered real-estate developer that governs housing and municipal services for Defence neighbourhoods across Pakistan.[1]

It is the first largest residential community in Pakistan. It was constitutionalised through an act of parliament in 2002, whereas, Defence Secretary is it chairman and it is managed by Pakistan Army.[2]

Primarily aimed to develop housing for current and retired military personnel in 1970s, now sells most plots in its new projects to civilians while a portion of total plots is allotted to armed forces officers, families of martyrs and other employees as service benefit on installment payment plans ranging from 10 to 20 years.

Residential neighborhood in DHA

DHA allows the construction of houses and commercial buildings.[3]

Localities

See also

References

  1. ↑ John Lancaster. "Pakistanis Question Perks of Power". Washington Post newspaper. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Act of Parliament" (PDF).
  3. ↑ Karachi, MIS Dte, DHA. "Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi". www.dhakarachi.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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