Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Mohsin Naqvi has announced the earmarking of residential plots exclusively for journalists, including reporters, photographers, and cameramen, according to information from a news source on January 22.
As reported, CM Naqvi introduced a 15% allocation in a newly launched residential scheme specifically designated for journalists associated with newsrooms. This ground-breaking initiative, unprecedented in Punjab’s history, aims to provide 3,300 residential plots to journalists through a transparent balloting mechanism. The announcement took place during a ceremony at the CM Office.
In the framework of this scheme, reporters will be allocated 7-marla residential plots, while cameramen and photographers will be granted 3-marla residential plots through a fair and unbiased balloting process. The eligibility criteria for obtaining these plots will be advertised on Monday. The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) will assist journalists in the application process and guide related details.
The deadline for submitting applications for the residential plots is January 28, and the balloting process will be finalized before February 8. CM Naqvi expressed his intention to explore the possibility of the Bank of Punjab (BOP) offering favourable loans for house construction to further support journalists. It is noteworthy that journalists who have already received plots will not qualify for additional allocations.
In a separate development, Chief Minister Naqvi, accompanied by the Punjab Cabinet, inspected progress on a housing project for police personnel in Qurban Lines. During the examination, it was disclosed that a six-story building in Qurban Lines is currently under construction, providing 24 apartments for police officers. These residences, equipped with two lifts, are anticipated to be completed and allotted to police officers by January 31.
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