Rawalpindi: Provincial Minister for Housing and Urban Development Bilal Yasin visited Rawalpindi to inspect housing projects and review a water supply initiative. According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the visit was conducted under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The minister examined the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme, which aims to provide housing to middle-income families, and assessed the progress at the Chahan Dam Water Supply Project.

Bilal Yasin emphasized the government’s commitment to making homeownership accessible to the middle-income segment. He noted that financial assistance had been extended to 217,520 families, with 126,239 houses completed under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme. The project is seen as a significant step towards enabling citizens to own homes.

The minister also highlighted the Chahan Dam Water Supply Project as a crucial initiative for Rawalpindi. He stated that the project, described as a gift from the Punjab Chief Minister, aims to supply clean drinking water to various areas in the city. The Chahan Dam Water Treatment Plant is expected to be completed next year and is projected to benefit over 250,000 residents by improving their access to clean water and essential civic facilities.