Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has received a major international award for her government’s housing initiative. The award was presented during a World Habitat Day ceremony in Oman.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, known as UN-Habitat, presented its highest international honour. The award is called the Habitat Scroll of Honour Award.
The honour recognises the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme launched by the Punjab government. The initiative focuses on providing affordable and safe housing for low-income families.
The housing programme has also been ranked among the world’s top five housing projects. Its selection highlights efforts aimed at improving access to housing for families with limited financial resources.
Maryam Nawaz received the award during the ceremony held in Oman. The recognition placed Punjab’s housing programme among internationally recognised efforts in the housing sector.
The Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme was introduced to support people who face difficulties in securing suitable housing. It focuses on helping eligible families obtain safe and affordable homes.
The initiative is part of the Punjab government’s broader housing efforts. It aims to address housing needs among lower-income sections of the population.
The international recognition also brought attention to Punjab’s approach toward affordable housing. UN-Habitat’s award highlights the programme’s stated focus on safe and accessible homes.
During the ceremony, Maryam Nawaz dedicated the award to homeless people in Punjab. Her dedication linked the international recognition to families who lack permanent housing.
The award comes as governments and international organisations continue to focus on housing challenges. Access to affordable housing remains an important issue in many communities.
The Habitat Scroll of Honour Award is presented by UN-Habitat for notable contributions to human settlements. It recognises initiatives that support better living conditions and housing opportunities.
Punjab’s Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme was recognised for its efforts to provide homes to low-income families. The programme’s international recognition has brought further attention to its housing objectives.
The award also highlights the role of housing programmes in supporting vulnerable communities. Safe housing can provide greater stability for families facing financial difficulties.
The Punjab government is continuing to promote the programme as part of its housing agenda. The latest honour adds an international dimension to those efforts.
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The recognition of Maryam Nawaz and the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme marks a notable development for Punjab’s housing sector. The award also reflects international attention toward the province’s affordable housing initiative.
