The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, will represent the province during a three-day visit to the World Urban Forum in Baku.
Punjab CM will be leaving for Baku today to participate in the World Urban Forum.
According to her post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Maryam Nawaz said, “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 World Urban Forum in Baku.”
She mentioned that under the initiative ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’, out of 160,000 houses under construction, 100,000 have been completed, with families moving into their own homes in less than a year.
Maryam Nawaz also shared the preparation being made in the Baku Olympic Pavilion.
In a video shared in her post on X, the ‘Punjab Pakistan Pavilion’ has been made to showcase the urban development in the province.
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She said, “During the visit, I will also have the honour of meeting the President of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and partnerships in urban development, climate resilience, tourism, and investment.”
What is the World Urban Forum?
The World Urban Forum is one of the world’s largest international gatherings focused on cities and urban development.
The forum was established in 2001 by the United Nations (UN) and organised by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNHSP).
The forum brings together heads of government, urban planners, policymakers, academics and civil society representatives to discuss the challenges linked to rapid urbanisation.
The event regularly attracts more than 25,000 participants from over 180 countries and serves as a global platform for debating policies and sharing ideas on issues including housing, infrastructure, climate change and economic development.
According to organisers, the forum aims to raise awareness about sustainable urbanisation, encourage the exchange of knowledge and best practices, and strengthen cooperation between governments, businesses, community groups and international organisations.
The 13th session of the forum, known as WUF13, is scheduled to take place in Baku from May 17 to May 22, 2026.
The theme of this year’s event will be “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities”, as the forum will be focusing on the global housing crisis and the role of adequate housing in promoting social inclusion, sustainability and economic growth.
Punjab CM will be participating in this three-day event to represent Pakistan, especially the province of Punjab.
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