(Introduction: Defence Housing Authority DHA Lahore Pakistan )The Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Lahore Pakistan is an ideal housing society of Pakistan. its located in southern Defence Lahore, Pakistan. It was originally developed and built for Civil army officers, but is now ideal Specially for Oversease Pakistan and a popular destination for potential residents and businessmen. Defence Housing Authority DHA lahore Pakistan is a popular Commercial and residential area, mainly for the affluent of Lahore Pakistan.
Now The Defence Housing Authority Has an ideal Living Style and is one of the most developed and high-end living areas in the country. Since the late 1990, this once army-controlled area has attracted various ‘elite’ residents, such as celebrities, top military officials, politicians and many foreigners of Pakistani descent. It is also the home of LUMS University (Lahore University of Management Sciences), a prestigious institution of higher learning with international recognition. The community also hosts many Western amenities including a number of McDonald’s, Subways, Dunkin Donuts and Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants, which have served as a convenience for many foreign visitors.
Often deemed “The New Rich”, the Defence Housing Authority is a community known for its upscale shops, corporate offices, vibrant social life, and literate elite. Residential homes in the area start at around Rs 20 million (UK £150,000) and go up’ to Rs 25 crore (UK £2,000,000) and above. Private school tuition rates have increased in recent years. The area is maintained by private developers and the park upkeep has become the sole responsibility of the DHA management.
Furthermore, the area has also undergone extensive gentrification, bringing in a more wealthy base.
During the past five years, developers have claimed extraterritorial land, which has increased new development in the area. New developments include a world-class golf resort in partnership with Bandar Raya of Malaysia and a shopping and office complex in partnership with Global Haly of the United Kingdom.
DHA encompasses two famous shopping centres, known as the ‘Y-block’ market and the ‘H-block’ market, which hold all kinds of Western to Continental food shops, cafes, hospitals, fitness clinics, gyms and gift shops.
Two international standard sports complexes have been planned in the area and construction has started on the projects as of 2013
Defence Housing Authority DHA Lahore Pakistan History
LCCHS (Lahore Cantt Cooperative Housing Society) was established on 19 March 1975 with the Registrar Coop Punjab. The business of the Society was carried out through a Management Committee (MC) consisting of 11-15 members. During 1989, in the general meeting of the members a byelaw, authorizing serving army officers to cast vote through postal ballot for electing MC members and making policy decisions was passed. This did not suit to some members due to their vested interests. Therefore they challenged the decision in the High Court. In 1991 High Court suspected the MC and instructed all the power of MC to Commander Lahore Corps. In order to improve the efficiency of LCCHS, the Society was converted into Defence Housing Authority on 2 Jul 1999, first through a Provincial Ordinance and finally through Federal DHA Order of 19th September 2002.
Contractor & Consultant
Builders & Developers of DHA Projects
Bandar Raya Development Berhad of Malaysia
Barajajaya Builders of Malaysia
Umer Group
Contractors of DHA Projects
M/S SKB
M/S PUTS Bosnia
FWO