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Pakistan’s construction landscape is evolving, offering a choice between traditional and green building methods. Traditional construction relies heavily on standard materials readily available in the market. For instance, cement prices range from Rs. 1,390 to Rs. 1,440 per 50kg bag, with premium brands

Pakistan’s construction landscape is evolving, offering a choice between traditional and green building methods. Traditional construction relies heavily on standard materials readily available in the market. For instance, cement prices range from Rs. 1,390 to Rs. 1,440 per 50kg bag, with premium brands

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presents a unique demographic landscape with a population of 40.86 million and a density of 401.57 persons per square kilometer. The province’s distinctive feature is its predominantly rural character, with only 15.01% urban population – significantly lower than other provinces.

Balochistan presents a unique demographic landscape with a population of 14.89 million spread across Pakistan’s largest province by area, resulting in a sparse population density of 42.9 persons per square kilometer. The province shows distinct urbanization patterns with 30.96% urban population, growing at a remarkable annual rate of 5.19% compared.

Punjab faces significant housing challenges driven by its substantial population of 127.7 million and a high population density of 621.83 persons per square kilometer. The province’s annual growth rate of 2.53% is intensified in urban areas, which are expanding at 4.24% – nearly triple the rural growth rate of 1.46%.

The housing dynamics in Sindh presents a complex interplay of demographic pressures and economic constraints, as revealed by the 2023 Census data. With a population of 55.7 million growing at 2.57% annually, and urban areas expanding even faster at 3.24%, the province faces unprecedented housing challenges.

The article emphasizes that housing affordability is primarily determined by a household’s ability to make manageable monthly payments, rather than just the interest rates. It argues that interest rates are less significant compared to ensuring monthly payments are within a family’s income capacity, especially in markets like Pakistan where income levels are low.

Pakistan, a country of over 240 million people, has approximately 38.29 million households, with about 81.9% of homes being owner-occupied and 11.9% rented. The housing situation varies greatly across its provinces and regions, influenced by factors such as population density, affordability, and household size.

The 2023 Census data on Pakistan’s housing reveals substantial disparities across the nation’s 38.29 million households, with 67.5% residing in pakka (permanent) structures, while the remaining 32.5% live in semi-pakka and kacha (temporary) dwellings.

Hard Wood has been around for over centuries, and the past few years have seen major developments in wood flooring that have extended its design potential and given hard wood new textures and looks whilst still retaining its unparalleled durability.