LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a major housing project to build 57,000 residential units equipped with solar power systems, rainwater harvesting facilities, and modern amenities matching international standards.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Housing Department said that the project is aimed at providing quality and affordable housing to low-income families across the province. All houses will be built under the department’s supervision to ensure cost efficiency and high-quality construction.
In the first phase, around 20,000 houses will be built on 41 sites across Punjab. The government has approved the transfer of land to the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) for the project’s implementation.
According to the plan, housing units will be developed on government-owned land in 24 districts and allotted to deserving families on easy instalments.
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The design includes 22 sites in 16 districts for 250-square-foot single-storey houses, 11 sites in five districts for three-storey 530-square-foot units, and eight sites in three districts for four-storey 550-square-foot apartments.
The spokesperson said the project will be completed in five years, with each unit featuring solar energy and rainwater harvesting systems. A strict monitoring mechanism will ensure transparency and quality at every stage of construction.
Developed in partnership with the World Bank and the private sector, the project will provide all basic facilities for a comfortable and sustainable lifestyle. The Affordable Housing Project is part of the government’s wider plan to realise Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision of inclusive and people-friendly development across Punjab.
