LAHORE – Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday performed the groundbreaking of the Punjab Peri-Urban Low-Cost Housing scheme.
The premier while speaking at the launching event in the Punjab capital, mentioned various sectors of Pakistan, including agriculture and tourism, that the previous government ignored over the decades.
Khan while lamenting at opposition parties said the 'mafia' never thought about providing low-cost housing projects for the poor. He said if Pakistan's housing sector booms, it will lead to a positive effect on other industries as well.
#Live: Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI addressing a ceremony in #Lahore https://t.co/CWVPJzqxBY
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) May 6, 2021
According to Prime Minister Office, the premier, during his day-long visit to Lahore, will chair various meetings in the metropolis. Moreover, he will also discuss key political matters with the provincial administration.
کمزور طبقے کو سستے گھروں کی فراہمی کی جانب ایک اور اہم سنگ میل۔
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) May 5, 2021
وزیراعظم عمران خان کل لاہور میں پیری اربن ہاؤسنگ سکیم کا آغاز کریں گے۔
اس منصوبے کے تحت 22 اضلاع کی 39 تحصیلوں میں 10,000 کم لاگت گھروں کی تعمیر کی جائے گی۔#نیا_پاکستان_ہاؤسنگ
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Khan will also meet Punjab CM Usman Buzdar, where the Chief Minister will brief him on the provincial government strategy to curb the deadly third wave of Covid-19 pandemic.
Reports in local media also suggest that the PM would also attend a fund-raising programme at Shaukat Khanum Hospital during his brief visit.
PM will also virtually inaugurate work on different sites at Chiniot, DG Khan, Chunian, Khaneawal, Khushab, Mandi Bahauddin, Mianwali, Jalalpur Pirwalla, and Sargodha. These residential colonies consisting of 100 to 500 housing units would be constructed in the suburbs of cities and rural areas of Punjab.
The Board of Revenue Punjab will provide land for the scheme at an affordable price. The Board identified 133 sites in 35 districts of Punjab. The government of Punjab has been provided funds under the first phase for the development of land and infrastructure on these sites.
Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar in the open market on 28 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.4 for buying and 281.4 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 278.4 | 281.4 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.7 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.45 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.70 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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