Punjab chief minister to showcase housing initiative at World Urban Forum in Baku

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that she will travel to Baku for a three-day official visit to participate in the World Urban Forum, where she is expected to present the province’s flagship housing programme.

In a post on X, she said she would be leaving for Baku on May 16 and described it as an honour to showcase Punjab’s sustainable urban housing initiative, “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar,” at the Pakistan Pavilion, Caliber.Az reports. 

Will be leaving for Baku tomorrow Insha’Allah on a three day state visit to participate in the World Urban Forum.

It will be a singular honour to present Punjab’s flagship sustainable urban affordable housing initiative, “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar,” at the Pakistan Pavilion at the… pic.twitter.com/7Zdl9fTMSD

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) May 15, 2026

The programme, according to her statement, aims to promote inclusive urban development and affordable housing for low-income families. She said that out of 160,000 housing units currently under construction, around 100,000 have already been completed, with families moving into new homes within less than a year.

“The Pakistan Pavilion will showcase a case study of Punjab’s people-centric model of inclusive urban development, affordable housing, and sustainable communities,” she said.

The Chief minister added that she will also hold meetings on the sidelines of the forum, including a planned meeting with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. Discussions are expected to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation in urban development, climate resilience, tourism, and investment.

The Pakistan Pavilion, featuring displays on the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” programme, is being prepared at the Baku Olympic Pavilion, where highlights of Punjab’s housing initiative will be showcased to international delegates attending the forum.

By Sabina Mammadli