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In This Post:<\/strong>
– Latest Updates on Naya Pakistan Housing Programme<\/a>
– How to Apply for Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme<\/a>
– Eligibility Criteria for NPHP<\/a>
– NPHP Payment Plans<\/a>
– Cities Included in NPHP<\/a>
– CDA Approves Land for NPHP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latest Updates on Naya Pakistan Housing Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For more updates, check out our blog, “Latest Updates on Naya Pakistan Housing Programme<\/a>.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPDATE (April 6, 2021):<\/strong> On 9th April 2021, Prime Minister Imran Khan will reportedly lay the foundation stone of the Lahore Development Authority City Naya Pakistan Apartments. In the first phase of the project, 4000 apartments will be built. In total, around 35,000 units will be constructed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPDATE (March 18, 2021):<\/em><\/strong> Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Phase-1 of Naya Pakistan Housing Program (NPHP) today in the capital city. The premier approved the distribution of around 1500 brand-new apartments and houses for labourers. Along with the inauguration ceremony of Phase-1 of the NPHP, the groundbreaking ceremony of its second phase will also take place. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per the latest updates, the residential complex for the labour class in NPHP consists of more than 1,000 flats and 500 houses. Located on Japan Road, Islamabad, it spans 2560 Kanal and has an estimated construction cost of PKR 5.08 billion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another balloting process for the labour class is in the works. Around 3,000 laborers and workers have successfully submitted their applications to be a part of the upcoming ballot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo country in the world can allot houses to the poor,\u201d said PM Khan while addressing the inauguration ceremony. \u201cOur effort will make it easier for people to afford houses.\u201d He explained that labourers were already paying rent so now that rent will be used to pay off bank loans for their houses. He did not give the amount labourers will be required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPDATE (Feb 24, 2021):<\/strong> In yet another development for the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme (NPHS), Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Ahmed Aziz Tarar constituted a separate directorate to expedite the delivery of 4,000 residential units under NPHS in LDA City. Titled \u201cDirectorate of Housing XII,\u201d the newly-established body will perform tasks, such as managing sales and marketing, under the administrative control of the Additional Director General (Urban Planning).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The news came on the heels of another update regarding the Naya Pakistan Housing Program. The first phase of opening of the tenders for the construction of 4,000 apartments under LDA City’s Naya Pakistan Apartments project was completed on Feb. 20. Under package four of Phase-1, around six contractor companies reportedly filed their bids for the construction of 256 apartments. It was further reported that, in each case, four tenders were opened for the construction of two blocks. In total, 32 apartments will be constructed in every block.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPDATE (Feb. 3, 2021)<\/strong>: Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to inaugurate the construction of 4000 apartments under Naya Pakistan Housing Project (NPHP) in Lahore this month, according to Punjab Minister for Housing Mian Mehmood-ur-Rashid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a visit at the site of LDA City, Lahore, the minister added LDA\u2019s governing body had approved funds worth Rs. 20 billion for the construction of roads and other infrastructural developments such as water supply and sewerage system and pavements on 8,500 kanals of land. The area is the earmarked site for 35,000 apartments in the Halloki area of LDA City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (Dec 04, 2020):<\/strong> The Lahore Development Authority, more commonly referred to as LDA, has approved the construction of 4,000 residential units under Phase 1 of LDA City Naya Pakistan Apartments Project, according to reports published in the leading newspapers. The project will reportedly cost about PKR 10 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LDA has decided to construct as many as 125 blocks of four-story apartments on 563 kanal of land in Mouza Haloki within a year. Each block of the project will comprise 32 residential units. Moreover, several mosques will also be constructed as part of the project under the Prime Minister\u2019s Naya Pakistan Housing Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the recent meeting, the LDA officials also decided on the construction of roads, sidewalks, water supply and sewerage system, water treatment plants and other infrastructure on the 8,500 kanal of land reserved for the construction of 35,000 apartments. The PC-1 amounting to PKR 20 billion was also approved for this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (July 14, 2020): <\/strong>The Chairperson of the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme Project, Lt. Gen. Anwar Ali Hyder informed that a lucky draw would be conducted for 1.6 million loan applications. He also confirmed that those investors who can not reveal their sources of income can also invest in NPHP until December 31. The government also announces 5% and 7% mortgage on 5 and 10 marla houses in the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (Apr 7, 2020):<\/strong> Due to the coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan, incentives have been given to the construction industry to boost the country’s economy. A major incentive was given to lure investors to start construction of houses in the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme project. Those working in the construction industry will be exempted from 90% of the property tax, if they build houses for the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the PM offered a PKR 30 billion subsidy for NPHP. The CEO of Blue World City<\/a> Saad Nazeer has offered 50,000 apartments and 5,000 built-up houses for Naya Pakistan Housing Programme, free of cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (2nd March, 2020)<\/strong>: The first housing project of Naya Pakistan Housing Project would be inaugurated in April, 2020. Construction of houses would begin by April at Jalozai Housing Scheme in Nowshera. Moreover, allottees of plots would be given possession letters by April this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Imran Khan Inaugurates 20,000 Housing Units <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Update (Mar 12, 2020): Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated seven housing projects worth PKR 100 billion under NPHP. 20,000 housing units will be constructed under it. These affordable houses will be built in major cities of Pakistan: Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Quetta.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The houses are being constructed for low income groups and salaried people in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Quetta. Six out of these seven housing projects belong to the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) and the remaining one belongs to the Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHAF).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (15th January, 2020): PM Imran Khan has delisted five properties from privatisation out of the 32 state-owned public properties. Out of the five properties, three have been handed over to Naya Pakistan Housing Authority (NPHA) to carry out the construction of low-cost housing units. The said properties are: Mohanwali property worth PKR 4.5 billion, PIPRI Karachi worth PKR 500 million and Hawksbay Road Karachi worth PKR 700 million. According to the privatisation ministry officials, NPHA can construct around 7,000 apartments on the Mohanwali public property land.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (6th December 2019):<\/em> Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly directed the Federal Board of Revenue to remove sales tax and fixed tax from construction work that will be executed under the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan announced the decision while talking to the media on Dec. 5. Awan added the measure, which is under consideration in Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, is aimed toward promoting the country\u2019s housing and construction sector. PM Khan also asked provincial officials to report him on unused public land that can be used for his flagship low-cost housing program. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (27th November, 2019): The Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) has released the payment plan for residential plots being offered under the third phase of NPHP in Rawalpindi. These plots vary between 3 and 5 marla. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unit size<\/strong><\/td>3 marla<\/strong><\/td>5 marla<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Processing Fee<\/td>PKR 250<\/td>PKR 250<\/td><\/tr>
Token Money (Refundable) <\/td>PKR 10,000<\/td>PKR 10,000<\/td><\/tr>
20% Down Payment  <\/td>PKR 67,200<\/td>PKR 112,000<\/td><\/tr>
36 Monthly Instalments <\/td>PKR 7,467<\/td>PKR 12,445<\/td><\/tr>
Estimated Total Price <\/td>PKR 336,000<\/td>PKR 560,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Please note the last date to submit NPHP application form for Rawalpindi is December 12. The form is available on the official PHATA website and can be submitted at the designated branches of the Bank of Punjab before the due date. Moreover, as per the form, the estimated total price for these residential plots may vary. Also, it does not include Sui gas utility charges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (19th November 2019): As per the latest news, the deadline to register for Naya Pakistan Housing Programme has been extended till the 15th of December. The second phase of registration began on July 15 for a period of three months. Later, the government extended the due date to the 15th of November. However, owing to the increasing popularity of the programme, the deadline to register for this low-cost housing scheme has now been further pushed to the mid of December.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update (October 24, 2019): In a recent update, the distribution of houses under the Naya Pakistan Housing Program in Renala Khurd, Okara has been revealed. According to the latest announcement, of the total 800 housing units, 770 would be allotted to the general public, 10 units to disabled persons and 12 would be reserved for government employees. The remaining 8 housing units will be allotted to the families of those police officers who laid their lives while serving the country.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pakistan needs more affordable houses, period. House ownership in a country where a lot of people are struggling to make both ends meet is vital. Homelessness is a major problem that not only exists in this part of the world but also in developed countries. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are some nations who have been quite successful in eradicating homelessness through some of the effective measures it has taken. Case in point: Finland. The country believes that it is a fundamental right of every citizen to have a house of their own \u2013 even if it\u2019s someone battling drug and\/or alcohol addiction. The result was that once the homeless were provided homes to live in, they did not find a reason to continue substance abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, many of these citizens started contributing to the betterment of the society. This approach of treating people equally, irrespective of which social strata they belong to, and also providing them with <\/span>affordable housing options, was a major success in Finland. In Pakistan, homelessness isn\u2019t the only issue at hand. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

House ownership is also a matter of great concern for those who can\u2019t afford to have a house of their own and heavily depend upon rented houses. To provide <\/span>affordable houses t<\/span>o Pakistanis and to deal with the shortfall of 10 million houses is what the new government is aiming for. <\/span>Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme is a breath of fresh air in this regard.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM launches Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is a government-run project where five million <\/span>affordable houses for Pakistanis are to be constructed. More commonly known as <\/span>Imran Khan Housing Scheme or the Prime Minister Housing Scheme, it is quite popular among people hailing from lower and middle-income backgrounds. Here are the complete details on the project so far revealed by Prime Minister Imran Khan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to apply for Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naya Pakistan Housing Program is meant for those who can\u2019t afford houses at the current market prices. It also requires them to meet certain criteria in terms of total household income. The question most people ask was “Who can apply for Naya Pakistan Housing Programme?”<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application form could be downloaded from National Database and Registration Authority\u2019s (NADRA\u2019s) website. The applicants were required to mention the family\u2019s total gross income per month if it was in the range mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n