Brief
Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif receives UN‑Habitat Scroll of Honour in Oman
The award recognises the province’s low‑cost housing scheme and marks the first time a Pakistani provincial project has earned the honour.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was presented the UN‑Habitat Scroll of Honour Award for the province’s ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ housing programme at a ceremony in Muscat, Oman, on World Habitat Day, according to dailytimes.com.pk.
What happened
The ceremony took place at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, where the CM arrived as a special state guest. The award was one of five presented worldwide this year, alongside recipients from Myanmar, Brazil, Tunisia and London.
What the reports add
The handout noted that the Scroll of Honour is among the highest recognitions of UN‑Habitat, awarded for contributions to affordable housing, sustainable urban development and post‑disaster recovery. Since its inception 37 years ago, roughly 200 organisations have received it; Pakistan last won in 2007.
What was said
UN‑Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia Rossbach welcomed Maryam Nawaz Sharif and other participants, dailytimes.com.pk reported. In her World Habitat Day message, the CM said the programme had already provided loans to more than 200,000 individuals and that the government aims to build 500,000 houses within five years.
How it came about
The ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ project was selected from over 150 global entries, becoming the first provincial housing scheme in Pakistan to receive the UN‑Habitat honour, the source added.
Key facts
- Maryam Nawaz Sharif received the UN‑Habitat Scroll of Honour in Muscat on World Habitat Day. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The award recognised Punjab’s ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ low‑cost housing project. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Only five recipients were selected worldwide this year, including projects from Myanmar, Brazil, Tunisia and London. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- UN‑Habitat says the Scroll of Honour has been awarded to around 200 entities since 1989. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The CM said the programme has given loans to over 200,000 people and targets 500,000 houses in five years. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “CM Maryam receives UN award for 'Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar'”
