Chapters: Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Crescent Bay, Karachi, Defence Authority Degree College for Men, Dha Phase Viii, Karachi Creek Marina, Defence Housing Society Karachi. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, also known as the Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi, or DHA, Karachi, is the foremost development in Pakistan with many exclusive projects to its credit. Residential neighborhood in DHAThe Authority came into existence through Presidential Order No.7 of 1980 and was later approved by the National Assembly of Pakistan. The Authority is spread over 8,852 acres (35.82 km) and provides civic facilities to millions of residents. The efforts to develop DHA have been fruitful, signified by growth oriented high class living valuesThe housing projects are planned to cover every aspect of healthy living and contain beautiful parks, excellent educational institutions and modern clubs. The organizational matters are well attended by Secretary, Chief Engineer, Directors and a committed and dedicated work force to ensure smooth running of the organization. The functioning of the Authority is vested in the two bodies, namely the Governing body headed by Secretary Ministry of Defence and Executive Board Headed by the Corps Commander Posted at Karachi. The Executive Board exercises all administrative, executive and financial powers and does all acts and things which may be exercised or done by the Authority. The Administrator is the Executive Head of the Authority and exercises all executive powers, delegation or otherwise, in accordance with the policy laid down by the Governing Body and the directions or decisions of the Executive Board. A panorama of Seaview Road The DHA public library (De...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=346932