DHA Islamabad
Reference to property discussion no’s 45823, 45824, 45832, 45837 & 45845 posted by Mr. Saleem Awan and no. 45778 posted by DHA Ordinance
A very happy new year to all the readers. May God bring peace and bless his bounty worldwide in this and coming years.
I am Project Manager of DHA Valley but I am writing as a visitor to this website and as someone who has an interest in real estate development and future projects. My observations are based purely on available statistical data and existing facts.
As for as my information no one name Mr. Saleem Awan is working in DHA Islamabad. If he is an employee, he should come often with more info about himself.
I would like to highlight some project-wise facts about DHAI projects in succeeding lines.
DHA Phase-II
Fully develop phase. Sectors comprising from A to J. Situated on main GT Road and Islamabad Highway. Ready for possession.
DHA Phase-II (Extn)
Initially sectors were comprised from A to Q but replanning of phase segregate it into 4 main sectors (from A to D). Situated on Islamabad Highway and in-front of DHA Valley made the
location really prominent. Development work is under process. The earlier the sector (out of 4) the sooner the possession is expected. Conversion of
files to allotment letters are also in process. DHA Expressway (8.2 km, 6 lanes) are near to completion, with some work remaining on bridges/crossways. It will connect Islamabad Highway to DHA Valley through Phase-II (Extn).
DHA Phase-I (Extn)
Interchange is under constructed and construction work is in progress. DHA is planning the remapping of sectors to pace-up the work. Due to current market crunch exact date of possession cannot given but it is under high priority of DHA.
DHA Valley:
Comprising into 20 sectors, DHA Valley is a bunch of quiet a few projects. Master plan is designed by M/S OJMR Architect, while Habib Rafique and Bahria Town are partners is development. Other renowned companies like EMAAR, AREAA, MIDJAC & HARO are also associating DHA in its’ projects. Development work is in progress and possession is expected to given from 2012 starting from 5 & 8 marla DHA Homes. Its’ an environment friendly place and will be pioneer in community development in terms of size and facilities when completed.
Country’s current real estate situation, economic recession and law and order condition is well known to everyone. Real Estate
prices are adjusted nationwide. In recent times, there’s a requirement of sound management
team to meet current challenges. DHA has this credibility to deliver. William Channing once said, “Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict”.
I recommend members/visitors to use this site only to facilitate others. I do hope the administration of web site/CMY will look after the above referred mails like property discussion no’s 45823, 45824, 45832, 45837 & 45845. Attitudes are more important than facts.
Suggestions/comments are welcome. Thanks and Best Regards
Imran
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Zulfiqar Ali _ U.A.E. replied on Thursday, January 21, 2010 08:56 PM PST
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Please spare few minutes to go through below mails regarding my concerns on OVERSEAS SECTOR in DHAI Phase-2 extn.
From: zulfiqar ali <>
Subject: Re: Shifting / Re-Location of Plots Overseas Sector - NO WAY
To: "Assistant Manager Finance" <>
Cc: "Finance Dte" <>
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 5:48 PM
Plot # 11 in village-1 Overseas sector DHAI ph-2 extension
Please expedite to fix this discrepancy, since i never asked for relocation of my above plot from Overseas sector to any other location. Therefore fix the record by retaining my plot in Overseas sector.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
CHAUDHRY ZULFIQAR ALI
UAE.
--- On Mon, 1/18/10, Assistant Manager Finance <> wrote:
From: Assistant Manager Finance <>
Subject: Re: Shifting / Re-Location of Plots Overseas Sector - NO WAY
To: "zulfiqar ali" <>
Cc: "Finance Dte" <>
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 8:58 AM
Dear Sir,
We have received your e-mail and your case is under process we will intimate you management decision in due course of time.
Raheel Yameen
AM Finance
-----Original Message-----
From: zulfiqar ali <>
To: Assistant Manager Finance <>
Cc: Finance Dte <>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:06:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: Shifting / Re-Location of Plots Overseas Sector - NO WAY
In reference to your attached mail, below please find my reply.
As confirmed to you physically during visit to your office on , i hereby reconfirm that i would like to retain my plot (# 11 in village-1) in overseas sector. Therefore kindly do not relocate my plot to DHAI ph-2, as proposed in your attached mail.
The remaining 2 installments will be paid when plot is developed, therefore waive the surcharges if any.
However i draw DHAI attention to the following solemn concerns and facts.
In May-2005 Overseas sector plots were sold at around 4.5 million PKRs.
Later insensitively Development charges of US$ 16,500 added, without any justification and information.
(Development charges increased from none to 600,000 PRs, then 16,500 US$)
Above paid amount of 4.5 million PRs in Y-2005 (five years before)
had a good value to buy more than one plot in any of DHAI sectors.
DHAI earnings not stopped here, as US$ 16,500 further earned by DHAI from its helpless customers.
Now after paying above huge sum of money and waiting of 5 years, DHAI is proposing relocation of plot to ph-2.
Well in order to settle on that I request DHAI to kindly arrange a super heart especially for a customer,
who was vowed development of overseas sector in around 3 years time,
who was dreamed highly standard, luxurious development by international firms,
who has paid above mammoth total of funds,
who waited for 5 years,
who kept and keeping on paying additional money,
who sees recently announced projects already started getting developed,
Finally i want DHAI fulfilling its commitments and obligation.
Looking forward for an appropriate compensation on above excessively paid Land and Development charges and suitable allocation of the plot (Ccorner plot on main Boulevard) within OVERSEAS SECTOR .
As confimed by you in attached mail letter development of Overseas sector by mid-2010 will be some relief for its customers.
Submitted for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
CHAUDHRY ZULFIQAR ALI
U.A.E.
Dear DHAI Management,
Below herewith, please find my solemn concerns on Development and Land charges. Relevant mails sent previously by the undersigned on the subjected issue dated 11-Dec-2005 and later may kindly be referred as well.
I seek Fair dealing and kind support from DHAI on this issue please.
It may considrately be noted that I had purchased one kanal plot # 11 in village-1 of overseas sector - DHAI, after making a one shot payment of over 4 million pak rupees in MAY-2005.
We were informed that overseas sector will be developed in 2 - 1/2 to 3 years time. However as of today one could not find any significant development on the site.
With great concern it is pointed out that same plots were later offered in less than 2 million pak rupees and that too on installments. After well aware people got benifitted from this cheaply offered and gifted price, the charges were later enhanced to US$ 85,000.
Consequently what happens,
I was shocked when huge number of plots were put on resale in the overseas sector web site, reason is obvious.
Subsequently a schedule citing development charges of 600,000 PKRS. came into picture.
Development charges were scheduled to be paid in equally distributed quarterly installments of 50,000 PKRS each.
Therefore I started making payments for development installments and had paid 4 installments of 50,000 PKRs. each, making a total of 200,000 PRs, besides payment of US 500$ on top of installments.
More than 2 years later it was further communicated to me that development charges are enhanced from 600,000 PKRs to US$ 16,500 (making an increase of more than 100%) and that there is a new development charges schedule planned for the same.
Taking into account that I had already made above cited significant portion of development charges (200,000) in Pk.Rs. therefore such an overwhelming increase in development charges and also changing the currency to US$ in the middle stage and without proper justification appeared very disturbing and inadequate.
This painful life story does not finish here.
Besides above cited concerns and facts, following queries would always struck a person's mind who has experienced a real uncomfortable business partnership with DHAI.
1. 1 Kanal plot initially priced for around 4.4 million PKRS. in early Yr-2005.
2. Shortly afterward prices diminished to less than 2 million PKRS. (a reduction of
over 50% ).
3. Shows that well aware people got benifitted with this greatly reduced, gifted price.
4. Months later Development charges schedule of 600,000 PKRS. came into scene.
5. Soon after prices again enhanced to US$ 85,000 (an increment of over 150%)
6. Soon after Development schedule payments greatly enhanced to US$ 16,500 and
also currency changed from PKRS. to US$.
7. Shokingly web site became loaded with plots offered for resale.
8. Development was committed by DHAI management in 2-1/2 to 3 years time, However
as of today there is not a single road could be found.
This painful life story does not finish here.
These days one would be compelled to think,
* Amount of over 4 million PKRS. paid in May-2005 holds what value today
* 50% of the money were lost straight away when DHAI reduced the prices to
less than 2 million PKRS.
* Loss was further mounted when 600,000 PKRS. development schedule introduced.
* Loss was further mounted up when development charges enhanced to US$ 16,500
* Loss is keeping piled up since till date there is no significant development seen at site.
* Loss is further accumulating when recently announced projects were offered on much
cheaper rates and with no development charges scheduled for them.
* Loss is keeping accumulating, since DHAI already started developing projects
announced just recently.
Had this amount been invested in some other project or in overseas, it could have easily yielded good fruits, not only in terms of profit but also in fulfilling the commitment.
Let us accept that DHAI is in a professional business and its customers hold key importance in its current and future ventures. While across the globe organizations are equipped with highly skilled individuals when it comes to attracting customers for such kind of businesses or for that matter any kind of professional business.
Customers on the other hand also enjoy the partnership with such professional establishments as long as they hold customer care, quality and commitments on top priority. I am hopeful that DHAI is potentially such esteemed and professional entity.
Looking forward for an appropriate compensation on above excessively paid Land and Development charges and suitable allocation of the plot please.
Submitted for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
CHAUDHRY ZULFIQAR ALI |