Pakistan, July 4 -- Having a home of one's own is one of the greatest blessings bestowed by Allah. Its true value can only be understood by those who are homeless or forced to live in rented accommodation. Those who have inherited family homes from their forefathers can hardly comprehend the feeling that owning a home is nothing less than paradise.

At the beginning of every month, families living in rented houses worry not only about meeting their household expenses but also about arranging the rent. They know that if they fail to pay on time, the landlord may ask them to vacate the house. Only those who have experienced living on rent can truly understand this anxiety.

When the government of Punjab, under the leadership of Chief Minist...