Maryam Nawaz announces 100,000 houses for homeless people

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled an extensive plan to construct 100,000 houses for homeless and low-income individuals across the province, allowing for installment payments. The approval for this initiative was granted by the CM Punjab following a high-level meeting, where legal formalities and the procedure of the scheme were discussed to provide relief to those in need.

The meeting concluded that more than 3,000 houses will be built for the poor in every district of Punjab. CM Maryam instructed the relevant officials to ensure the completion of model houses within six months. Additionally, she issued directives to set reasonable down payment and installment amounts, considering the financial challenges faced by the masses, to facilitate easier payment for low-income individuals.

Emphasizing the quality of construction, Maryam asserted that there would be no compromise on the construction standards of these houses. She expressed the government’s commitment to providing shelter to the poor by delivering these ready-made houses to homeless individuals.

The meeting was attended by Former Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, MPA Uzma Bukhari, Punjab Chief Secretary, Chairman P&D, Secretary Housing, Secretary Finance, Commissioner Lahore, and other officials.