Private Investment
Joint Venture Rules: Private Investment in Housing
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is opening up new opportunities for private investment in housing by introducing clear and transparent rules for public-private collaboration. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Authority (KPHA) Joint Venture Regulation 2021 provides a structured way for businesses to partner with the government to develop affordable and sustainable housing. The regulation introduces flexible partnership models, including facilitation agreements where KPHA helps private developers with land acquisition and approvals, revenue-sharing models that balance risks and rewards, and equity partnerships where both sides contribute resources such as land, capital, or expertise. To ensure fairness and transparency, all projects must be approved by the KPHA Board, with legal oversight from the KP Law Department. Safeguards, such as secure land transactions and strict construction standards, protect both investors and the public.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is opening up new opportunities for private investment in housing by introducing clear and transparent rules for public-private collaboration. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Authority (KPHA) Joint Venture Regulation 2021 provides a structured way for businesses to partner with the government to develop affordable and sustainable housing. The regulation introduces flexible partnership models, including facilitation agreements where KPHA helps private developers with land acquisition and approvals, revenue-sharing models that balance risks and rewards, and equity partnerships where both sides contribute resources such as land, capital, or expertise. To ensure fairness and transparency, all projects must be approved by the KPHA Board, with legal oversight from the KP Law Department. Safeguards, such as secure land transactions and strict construction standards, protect both investors and the public.
SEED played a key role in drafting these regulations, helping to create a system that makes housing investment easier while ensuring accountability and efficiency. By making partnerships more predictable and secure, this initiative is paving the way for better-planned urban development and increased private sector participation in KP’s housing market.
Mega City Nowshera: A Landmark Public-Private Housing Development
Mega City Nowshera is a large-scale housing project designed to support sustainable urban development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Authority (KPHA). Spanning 8,160 kanals along Charsadda Road, the project features 9,504 residential plots, modern infrastructure, and dedicated green spaces, ensuring a well-planned and livable community. Strategically located with easy access to major transport routes, it has attracted strong market interest, highlighting the demand for quality housing in the region. Developed under the Joint Venture Regulation 2021, the project promotes public-private collaboration, encouraging investment while ensuring transparency and efficiency in urban planning. An independent assessment confirmed compliance with regulatory frameworks, reinforcing its potential to drive sustainable economic growth and responsible urban expansion in KP.
Mega City Nowshera is a large-scale housing project designed to support sustainable urban development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Authority (KPHA). Spanning 8,160 kanals along Charsadda Road, the project features 9,504 residential plots, modern infrastructure, and dedicated green spaces, ensuring a well-planned and livable community. Strategically located with easy access to major transport routes, it has attracted strong market interest, highlighting the demand for quality housing in the region. Developed under the Joint Venture Regulation 2021, the project promotes public-private collaboration, encouraging investment while ensuring transparency and efficiency in urban planning. An independent assessment confirmed compliance with regulatory frameworks, reinforcing its potential to drive sustainable economic growth and responsible urban expansion in KP.
SEED has played a key role in shaping this initiative. By supporting the development of the KPHA Joint Venture Regulation 2021, SEED laid the groundwork for private sector participation in housing. SEED also reviewed the process for developing Mega City Nowshera ensuring that the prescribed procedures and guidelines were duly followed. The assessment confirmed that KPHA successfully adhered to JV regulations, finalising the deal within the established legal framework.
Peshawar’s Blue Area: A New Commercial Hub
The Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) is developing the “Blue Area Commercial Centre,” a project designed to enhance economic activity and urban development in the city. Strategically located along G.T. Road, the project will integrate residential, office, and commercial spaces, creating a dynamic environment that supports business growth and investment. Equipped with modern infrastructure and facilities, the development aims to attract private sector interest, generate employment, and contribute to Peshawar’s position as a key commercial hub SEED is providing technical, financial, and legal assessments to ensure the project’s feasibility, while market engagement is helping shape the next steps. The PDA is actively working on flexible land-use strategies and investment-friendly transaction structures to maximise returns and create a thriving business district that will reshape Peshawar’s skyline.
The Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) is developing the “Blue Area Commercial Centre,” a project designed to enhance economic activity and urban development in the city. Strategically located along G.T. Road, the project will integrate residential, office, and commercial spaces, creating a dynamic environment that supports business growth and investment. Equipped with modern infrastructure and facilities, the development aims to attract private sector interest, generate employment, and contribute to Peshawar’s position as a key commercial hub SEED is providing technical, financial, and legal assessments to ensure the project’s feasibility, while market engagement is helping shape the next steps. The PDA is actively working on flexible land-use strategies and investment-friendly transaction structures to maximise returns and create a thriving business district that will reshape Peshawar’s skyline.
Solarisation of Economic Zones: Clean Energy in KP’s Industries
The Solarisation of Economic Zones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is designed to enhance industrial competitiveness by providing cost-effective and reliable renewable energy. Led by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development & Management Company (KPEZDMC) in collaboration with Prism Energy, a subsidiary of InfraCo Asia, the initiative seeks to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources, lower operational costs for industries, and attract investment. The project began with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), followed by Prism Energy’s proposal and a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a feasibility study. Bannu and Hattar Economic Zones were assessed for their potential to integrate solar power, with site visits and legal reviews highlighting both challenges and opportunities. SEED supported discussions between Prism Energy and KPEZDMC, helping explore power purchase agreements and land options to move the project forward. By bringing key players together, SEED helped lay the groundwork for cleaner, more affordable energy solutions for KP’s industries.
The Solarisation of Economic Zones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is designed to enhance industrial competitiveness by providing cost-effective and reliable renewable energy. Led by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development & Management Company (KPEZDMC) in collaboration with Prism Energy, a subsidiary of InfraCo Asia, the initiative seeks to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources, lower operational costs for industries, and attract investment. The project began with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), followed by Prism Energy’s proposal and a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a feasibility study. Bannu and Hattar Economic Zones were assessed for their potential to integrate solar power, with site visits and legal reviews highlighting both challenges and opportunities. SEED supported discussions between Prism Energy and KPEZDMC, helping explore power purchase agreements and land options to move the project forward. By bringing key players together, SEED helped lay the groundwork for cleaner, more affordable energy solutions for KP’s industries.
