Around Rs 39 bn allocated to address growing urbanization challenges.

ISLAMABAD -- The government has allocated around Rs39 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23 for the physical planning and housing sector programs in order to address the increasing urbanization issues and challenges.

The important programs included sustainable urban and regional development plans and smart cities, and projects to ensure affordable housing for all (urban and rural) through construction of mass housing projects along with water supply and sanitation facilities.

According to the...