ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Aug, 2026) Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada termed the new approved National Housing Policy 2026 a significant achievement and a historic milestone for the Ministry, particularly as Pakistan had been without an updated national housing policy for almost a quarter of a century. Federal Minister and the Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Works, congratulated the Policy & Planning Wing of the Ministry for its dedicated efforts in preparing the policy document. Federal Cabinet in its last meeting has approved the National Housing Policy 2026, marking a major milestone for Pakistan's housing and urban development sector. The approval comes after nearly 25 years, as the country's previous National Housing Policy was approved in 2001. The draft National Housing Policy 2026 is available on the official website of the Ministry of Housing and Works at www.mohw.gov.pk for public information and reference.