Gujranwala: The Punjab Government has ordered the construction of 8,000 houses under the Prime Minister’s 5 million houses initiative, a news source reported. 5-marla houses will be constructed under the scheme. The Punjab government has already issued instructions to the Housing & Planning Agency.
The housing colony of 8,000 houses spanning an area of 500 acres is expected to be constructed near Pipliwala area. The area was acquired for affordable housing in 2005. The colony will also have 2,000 apartments. The layout and maps for the colony are already available.