{"id":465413,"date":"2025-03-06T04:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T23:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=465413"},"modified":"2025-03-06T04:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T23:21:15","slug":"govt-to-build-500000-houses-in-5-years-pledges-cm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/govt-to-build-500000-houses-in-5-years-pledges-cm\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt to build 500,000 houses in 5 years, pledges CM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CM directed authorities to rehabilitate and improve 23 previous housing schemes developed by PHATA across 19 districts<br \/>\n LAHORE<br \/>\nPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the Punjab government is determined to build 500,000 houses in five years for deserving individuals.<br \/>\nThe CM chaired a special meeting to review the 3-marla free plot scheme, here on Wednesday. The meeting focused on providing plots to deserving individuals along with financial support to help them construct their homes.<br \/>\nDuring the meeting, the CM directed authorities to rehabilitate and improve 23 previous housing schemes developed by the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) across 19 districts. She also instructed the immediate release of funds to accelerate these efforts.<br \/>\nEmphasizing the significance of housing for the underprivileged, CM Punjab expressed her deep commitment to the cause, stating, \u201cProviding shelter to the homeless is a major concern. It brings me great joy to see homes being built under the \u2018Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar\u2019 programme.\u201d<br \/>\nEarlier, DG PHATA briefed the Chief Minister on the progress of the housing initiative. He informed her that loan repayments under the program have begun, with a 100 percent repayment rate recorded so far.<br \/>\nHe further updated that 9,661 houses are nearing completion across Punjab under the \u2018Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar\u2019 program. CM Punjab directed PHATA authorities to ensure the completion of the target by March.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CM directed authorities to rehabilitate and improve 23 previous housing schemes developed by PHATA across 19 districts LAHORE Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the Punjab government is determined to build 500,000 houses in five years for deserving individuals. 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