Punjab launches free land scheme for homeless families

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz unveiled a bold plan to give free land to citizens without property.

She made this announcement on Wednesday during a Lahore ceremony distributing residential flats to laborers. Maryam congratulated the workers and called home ownership life’s biggest gift. Rising inflation and economic woes make building homes tough for common people. The government steps in to ease this burden through welfare drives.

Each flat costs about Rs3.5 million to build, yet deserving labourers get them free. In the first phase, officials hand over 720 flats. Construction of 500 houses in Taxila nears finishing. The Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme already delivers around 100000 homes. Punjab commits to more housing for low-income families everywhere.

Maryam stressed expanding these efforts. Labourers cheered as keys passed hands, marking real change. This initiative tackles housing shortages head-on. It empowers the poor, letting them own roofs over their heads. The ceremony highlighted government action amid challenges. Free land offers fresh starts for landless folks. People dream big now, building secure futures. Punjab leads in welfare, prioritizing workers and needy families.

Related moves show commitment. Maryam earlier ordered arrests for housing society owners if open manholes harm anyone. Safety pairs with housing pushes. These steps build trust and livable cities. Overall, Punjab transforms lives through homes and land. Thousands gain stability soon. The drive continues, promising roofs and hope for all deserving citizens across the province.