LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved “Apni Chhat... Apna Ghar’ (own roof, own home) project for the homeless people of low-income groups.

“Construct the best houses at minimum cost near cities,” said the CM while approving the project here on Wednesday.

Chairing a meeting on the construction of low-cost houses for the homeless low-income segment of society, she directed to consult the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners to get best of the best maps for these houses.

Earlier, the CM was briefed that 519 kanals of state land had been identified in five major cities, including Lahore, for the construction of low-cost houses for the homeless people.

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Information and Culture Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari and MPA Sania Ashiq also attended the meeting.

Published in Dawn, April 25th, 2024

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