Lahore: The Punjab government has announced its plans to build 20,000 apartments under the Naya Pakistan Housing Programme (NPHP), a news source reported on January 30. The project is meant to tackle the issue of availability of land since the city has expanded significantly.
According to details, as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the apartments are part of the government’s drive to develop high-rises in Lahore. Initially, a feasibility report has been prepared for 20,000 apartments. Directorate General of Katchi Abadis & Urban Improvement and LDA’s Katachi Abadi Directorate have been issued instructions on the matter.
These apartment buildings will be constructed in the slums located in Gulberg, Bhabra, Harbanspura, Township, and Garden Town. The apartments will be constructed on a public-private partnership basis. The residents of the slums will be allotted these apartments.
