Punjab’s ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ Project Named Among World’s Top Five Affordable Housing Schemes
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s flagship “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” housing project has received international recognition after being named among the world’s five best affordable housing initiatives.
Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, in a post on social media platform X, said the project had been honoured with the Scroll of Honour Award by UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency focused on human settlements and sustainable urban development.
According to Aurangzeb, more than 200,000 houses are being provided across Punjab under the initiative. The project aims to enable thousands of families to have homes of their own while providing them with security, dignity and a better future.
A historic day for the people of Punjab, Pakistan 🇵🇰
A proud moment as Chief Minister Punjab @MaryamNSharif’s visionary initiative Apni Chhat, Apna Ghardelivering more than 200,000 homes across Punjab has been recognized among the Top 5 affordable housing projects in the world and honoured with the prestigious UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award.
The largest and fastest affordable housing initiative of its kind is transforming lives by turning the dream of a home into a reality for thousands of families, providing security, safety, dignity and a better future for generations to come.
Honoured to represent Punjab at this proud moment in Muscat, Oman. This award belongs to the people of Punjab and is a testament to CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision of a prosperous, empowered and dignified Punjab.
#ApniChhatApnaGhar #UNHabitat
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) October 5, 2026
An award ceremony was held in Muscat, the capital of Oman, where the project received the international recognition.
The Punjab government said the global award belonged to the people of the province and represented recognition of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for a prosperous, empowered and dignified Punjab.
The government described the international honour as a significant achievement for Punjab’s affordable housing efforts and a testament to the province’s commitment to providing shelter to deserving families.
