1m homes for families hit by floods in Sindh: PPP leader terms completion of project a commendable achievement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party leader Umar Rehman Malik has termed the completion of one million homes for families affected by the devastating 2022 floods in Sindh a historic and commendable achievement.

In a statement, Umar Rehman Malik said the initiative goes beyond the construction of houses, providing millions of flood-affected people with secure shelter, dignity and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. He said the sustained efforts to rehabilitate affected communities, reconstruct homes and restore normalcy deserved recognition.

He particularly highlighted the programme’s focus on women’s empowerment, noting that ownership of the houses is being transferred to women, alongside the establishment of bank accounts in their names. This, he said, provides women with property rights, greater financial security and independence, while strengthening their role in family decision-making.

Umar Rehman Malik said the initiative had also received international recognition. Representatives of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank have appreciated Sindh’s inclusive, climate-resilient housing model, reflecting its wider significance as an approach to post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation.

He observed that the true success of any welfare initiative lies in ensuring that its benefits reach ordinary citizens, particularly vulnerable and disaster-affected communities. The completion of one million homes demonstrates how effective public policy and sustained efforts can address major humanitarian challenges.

Umar Rehman Malik appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the Sindh Government, saying the initiative reflected a commitment to rehabilitation, social protection, women’s rights and public welfare. He expressed hope that the programme would continue to provide more affected families with permanent housing and opportunities for a better future.

He further said that the Pakistan Peoples Party had consistently remained committed to public service and to empowering and strengthening the country’s most vulnerable sections of society.

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