CM Maryam launches housing scheme for under-privileged
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a series of ambitious welfare projects aimed at empowering low-income families across the province, including the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing scheme and the launch of 1,100 electric buses with affordable fares.
Speaking at a ceremony in Lahore on Wednesday, she emphasized that the time has come to replace politics of slogans and chaos with real public service. She said there was no alternative to one’s own house.
Apni Chhat Apna Ghar: Roof for every family
Maryam Nawaz announced that land and homes will be provided to those who have none, through the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar program.
- 45,000 houses are already under construction
- 9,000 homes have been completed
- Loans will be brought up to Rs75,000 by August end
- By year-end, 100,000 people will receive interest-free loans to build homes
- The five-year target: 500,000 houses, benefiting 2.5 million people
She highlighted that 64,000 interest-free loans have already been issued within seven months, without political interference or favouritism. Borrowers will repay in nine years, with monthly installments kept below Rs15,000 to ensure affordability, and Rs14,000 for those unemployed.
“These 64,000 loans are not just numbers; they are living stories. Each home is a step toward dignity and stability,” she said. She also stated that 60,000 to 70,000 calls had been received; no one faced any problems, and 95% expressed gratitude.
