Under the leadership of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Government of Pakistan is implementing the Housing Reconstruction Program to rehabilitate families affected by the devastating 2022 floods. The program is being executed through the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and the Housing Reconstruction Unit (HRU) – IFRAP, with the objective of providing safe, resilient, and dignified housing to flood-affected households.
The initiative covers 33 districts of Balochistan, benefiting more than 284,000 affected families. In the first phase, 97,000 housing units are under construction with a total allocation of PKR 46 billion. A housing grant of PKR 400,000 is provided for each fully damaged house, while households with persons with disabilities receive an additional PKR 50,000.
To date, construction has commenced on over 42,000 houses, and approximately 15,000 units have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries. The program targets the completion of 51,000 houses by June 2026.
During his recent visit to Balochistan, the Prime Minister distributed ownership certificates to beneficiaries of completed houses and financial assistance cheques to eligible households. Reaffirming the government’s commitment, he emphasized the effective utilization of resources to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation, support livelihood restoration, and strengthen the local economy.
The Housing Reconstruction Program is contributing to employment generation, economic recovery, and the promotion of environmentally responsible and disaster-resilient construction, thereby laying the foundation for long-term resilience and sustainable development in the province.