Islamabad, 19 Apr, 2025: Game-Changing Housing Initiative and Free Plots for Deserving Families are at the heart of Punjab’s most ambitious housing scheme to date.
Spearheaded by the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA), this transformative program promises to redefine urban living by allocating free 3-marla plots to eligible families under the visionary ‘Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar’ project.
The announcement came during PHATA’s 101st Governing Body session, chaired by Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin.
The gathering marked a major milestone in the province’s push toward inclusive and sustainable development.
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The Game-Changing Housing Initiative aims to uplift thousands of low-income families through equitable access to land and homeownership.
In a separate public address in Lahore, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized her government’s unwavering commitment to social welfare.
She proudly stated that more than 30,000 homes have already been completed under the Apna Ghar scheme.
Going forward, those without any land ownership will receive Free Plots for Deserving Families, with no cost whatsoever, to support their right to dignified shelter.
PHATA’s strategic agenda doesn’t stop at housing distribution. The agency has outlined several key reforms aimed at improving transparency and operational efficiency.
One major decision taken during the session includes recovering financial compensation from regularized properties and retrieving illegally occupied lands under PHATA’s jurisdiction.
These steps are designed to ensure land resources are utilized fairly and lawfully. Furthermore, the agency is set to accelerate digital transformation, launching enhanced systems like E-FoS (Electronic File Operating System) and PLAS (Property Land Allocation System).
These digital platforms will simplify processes, reduce paperwork, and make data handling more efficient for both administrators and applicants.
To bolster affordability and scalability, PHATA will also collaborate with private real estate developers on budget-friendly housing projects.
Regulatory modifications have been approved to streamline this public-private partnership model, aiming to deliver quality homes without delays.
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PHATA’s operations will now align with the newly designated district boundaries as determined by the Punjab Board of Revenue.
All recommended updates to its framework including revisions to policies, laws, and internal guidelines will be forwarded to the Punjab Cabinet for ratification.
This Free Plots for Deserving Families initiative stands as a testament to Punjab’s people-first governance model a bold step in building a fairer, more inclusive future.
Truly, it is a Game-Changing Housing Initiative designed to give every citizen a place to call home.
