World-Class Development Consortium

Master Developers & Planners

DHA Gandhara Phase 9 Islamabad is engineered through a joint venture between Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and Habib Rafiq Pvt. Ltd. (HRL), with master planning executed by Singapore’s global consultant Surbana Jurong (SJ).

Synergy of Excellence

Tripartite Development Framework

A powerful collaboration delivering legal trust, heavy engineering execution, and international smart city architecture.

Defence Housing Authority

Provides military-grade security, land title protection, governance, and long-term asset value stability.

Governance & Title Protection

Habib Rafiq Pvt. Ltd. (HRL)

Pakistan’s premier engineering conglomerate managing earthwork cutting, road infrastructure, underground grids, and physical construction.

Infrastructure & On-Site Execution

Surbana Jurong (Singapore)

Global urban design firm delivering Singapore-style smart city zoning, eco-districts, and signal-free arterial transport corridors.

Global Urban Master Planning
60+ Years
HRL Engineering Track Record

Established in 1962

100,000+
Kanals Delivered

Across Pakistan housing schemes

16,000+
SJ Global Experts

Operating in 40+ countries

100% On-Time
Development Commitment

Backed by DHA governance

Singapore Urban Heritage

Surbana Jurong (SJ) Master Planner

Surbana Jurong is one of Asia’s largest urban, industrial, and infrastructure consulting firms. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ has designed over 80% of Singapore's public housing and created master plans in over 60 countries.

Engineered 32,500+ Kanal eco-city master plan for DHA Gandhara Phase 9.
Integrated 300ft signal-free arterial road networks and Lake District eco-corridors.
Pioneered smart city infrastructure, automated waste systems, and green energy grids.
Surbana Jurong Credentials Singapore HQ
  • Global Work Force 16,000+ Engineers & Architects
  • International Footprint 120+ Global Offices
  • Pakistan Flagship Plan DHA Gandhara Phase 9 & Smart Cities
  • Design Philosophy Smart Eco-Urbanism

HRL Mega Project Deliveries

Motorways & Expressways
M-2 Motorway segments, Lahore Ring Road, and interchange bridges.
Smart City Urban Infrastructure
Capital Smart City, Lahore Smart City, and Royal Orchard Enclaves.
Industrial & Energy Power Plants
Heavy industrial complexes, dams, and housing infrastructure across Pakistan.
Engineering Heavyweight

Habib Rafiq Pvt. Ltd. (HRL)

For over six decades, Habib Rafiq Pvt. Ltd. (HRL) has been synonymous with landmark infrastructure developments in Pakistan. From constructing national motorways to delivering modern housing societies, HRL brings unmatched heavy machinery equipment and engineering prowess to DHA Gandhara Phase 9.

Unmatched Governance

Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Assurance

Why DHA remains the gold standard for real estate investments in Pakistan.

Clear Land Titles & Transfer

100% transparent transfer process managed directly at the DHA transfer office with zero litigation risks.

Gated Military Security

24/7 guarded checkposts, mobile patrolling units, and AI CCTV monitoring network across all sectors.

Consistent Capital Growth

DHA plots historically deliver top-tier capital appreciation and reliable rental returns for investors.

Proven Track Record

Flagship Delivered Portfolio

DHA Islamabad

DHA Phase 1 to Phase 6

Fully developed residential & commercial hubs with thousands of constructed houses.

HRL Smart City

Capital Smart City

Pakistan’s first smart city executed with Surbana Jurong master layout.

HRL Smart City

Lahore Smart City

Rapidly developing smart eco-city along Lahore Bypass corridor.

HRL Luxury Housing

Royal Orchard Multan & Sahiwal

Delivered luxury gated communities with underground utilities.

Active On-Site Progress

Heavy Machinery & Fleet Strength

HRL operates one of Pakistan’s largest fleets of earth-moving equipment, heavy excavators, dumpers, and road pavers currently mobilized on-site in DHA Gandhara Phase 9.

200+ Heavy Machinery Units
1,500+ On-Site Engineers

Active Construction Operations

  • Ground Earth Cutting & Levelling Phase 1 In Progress
  • 300ft Main Boulevard Road Bed Actively Underway
  • Sill River Drainage Channels Engineering Survey Done
  • Underground Utility Ducting Standard Spec
Sustainable Innovation

Smart Eco-City Engineering

Underground Utility Network

High-voltage cables, water pipelines, and fiber optics laid completely underground for clean skyline aesthetics.

30% Green Urban Footprint

Dedicated forest corridors, linear parks, water retention lakes, and urban plantation zones.

AI Traffic & Security Command

Smart signals, license plate identification, facial recognition, and central command control room.

Quality Standards

ISO & International Engineering Compliance

ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental Care
ISO 45001
Occupational Health & Safety
PEC No-Limit
Pakistan Engineering Council C-A Category
Investor Confidence

Why Investors Trust DHA & HRL

"HRL’s development speed combined with DHA’s military governance makes Phase 9 the safest investment choice along the M-2 Motorway corridor."

Major (R) Tariq Mahmood
Overseas Investor (UK)

"Having Surbana Jurong as the master planner ensures that DHA Gandhara Phase 9 will compete directly with international smart cities."

Chaudhry Salman Farooq
Real Estate Consultant, Islamabad
Official Profile

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