Authorities in Pakistan have ordered families residing in temporary holding centres – previously displaced squatters – to vacate the facilities by June 26th. The government is offering a one-time relief payment of Rs25,000 to those leaving the centres. Additionally, a monthly rental support of Rs15,000 will be provided for a period of three months to assist with relocation. The move affects families who were previously living in informal settlements and utilized the centres as temporary shelter. Details regarding the number of families impacted and the long-term housing solutions remain unclear. This action signals a shift in the government’s approach to addressing displacement and informal housing. The financial assistance aims to ease the transition, but concerns remain about the sustainability of support beyond the three-month rental period.
