Govt opens public feedback on Draft National Housing Policy 2025
The Ministry of Housing and Works has launched a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) through the digital platform digitaldialogue.gov.pk to gather nationwide feedback on the Draft National Housing Policy 2025.
According to an official statement issued Saturday, the draft policy was introduced in March and aims to create a people-centric, inclusive, and sustainable housing framework. It prioritises affordability, urban planning reforms, climate-resilient development, and public-private partnerships.
The ministry, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Board (NITB), invites citizens, experts, developers, civil society, and academia to participate in the digital consultation. The goal is to ensure transparency and wide engagement.
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