MULTAN   -  Around 500 low-cost apartments are ready to be built near Madni Chowk here under Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme in order to meet dwelling requirements for the marginalized section of the society.

Punjab government finally gave a go-ahead for the scheme to be initiated in the city, Secretary Housing Liaqat Ali Chattha stated this in ceremony titled Clean and Green Pakistan arranged on Thursday.

He appealed the masses to cooperate with him and his team to carry out mission of Clean and Green Pakistan envisioned by PM of Pakistan.

He said plantation drive was a joint effort, adding that every person from all walks of life must have to make input for success of the campaign.

He said all apartments would be constructed on land of Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency. “I hope it would prove a gift for poor strata of the society,” he maintained.

The secretary hinted that the scheme would offer people to acquire houses on low premiums with easy conditions.

He praised banking sector as all banks were extending out of the box cooperation with the housing authority to materialize the project.

 Replying to a question regarding the time frame for completion of the project, he said it would be completed at its earliest without any delay.

Country to get rid of challenges

Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture VC Dr Asif Ali said that Ramazan is the most blessed month for Muslims wherein Allah Almighty accepts our all legitimate prayers.

In a statement issued here on Thursday, he stated that it is the month in which The Holy Quran was descended. “We are fortunate to have this month once again in our lives,” he said, adding that each one of pray for stability and progress of our country in this month.

The VC urged upon masses to strictly follow SOPs regarding COVID-19 and added that it has not only affected economy but also educational activities in the country.

He appealed people to pray for getting rid of this massive and other challenges faced by the country.