Says he has invited Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit the slums
Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 10th October, 2018) Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has said that money is required to build 5 million houses.
A hearing on a case regarding slum areas was held in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
During the hearing, the CJP remarked that constructing 5 million homes is not an easy task. They cannot be built with mere announcement, he added.
The CJP further said that he does not doubt the intention of the government but the 5 million housing project will take time to complete.
He said that he has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit the slums, adding that he does not if this will be acceptable to the prime minister or not.
The CJP further asked the Federal and provincial governments to update him about slum areas.
Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to inaugurate the 5 million housing project today.
According to sources, the prime minister will inaugurate the project named "Apna Ghar Authority” at 5pm at the PM House.
Registration for the houses is also expected to begin today, sources added. However, they said that registration for the houses does not entail allotment and will only identify those in need.
