Commissioner Peshawar Division Riyaz Khan Mehsud on Sunday directed relevant authorities to expedite development work and resolve outstanding issues delaying progress on the PHA-F Residencia Sorezai Housing Scheme. The directive came during a meeting attended by officials of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Authority, the Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation, district administration, concerned government departments, elected representatives and affected residents.
Participants reviewed the project's progress and discussed challenges hindering development, particularly land-related disputes and administrative hurdles affecting work in certain areas. Officials informed the meeting that construction and development activities were continuing in several sections of the housing scheme, while efforts were underway to address issues that had slowed progress elsewhere. Affected residents and local representatives presented their concerns and recommendations, urging authorities to ensure timely resolution of outstanding matters. Officials assured them that legitimate grievances would be addressed in accordance with the law and that necessary assistance would be provided to facilitate the project's completion.
Addressing the gathering, Riyaz Khan Mehsud described the Sorezai Housing Scheme as a significant public welfare initiative that would support regional development, generate employment opportunities and improve access to modern urban infrastructure. He instructed all departments concerned to maintain close coordination with local communities and ensure that pending issues were resolved without unnecessary delay. The meeting concluded with a consensus to take immediate measures to remove obstacles affecting the project, accelerate development activities and strengthen coordination among stakeholders to ensure the scheme's timely completion.
