Sindh Completes One Million Houses for Flood Victims
Sindh has completed one million houses — 1,007,111 climate-resilient homes — for families hit by the 2022 floods, a major milestone in what officials describe as the world’s largest housing reconstruction initiative.
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah described the completion of one million flood-hit houses as a historic achievement and dedicated the milestone to the people of Sindh, speaking at a ceremony at Chief Minister’s House in Karachi on Tuesday.
“This is not just a number. It represents one million families who now have a roof over their heads, security for their children and hope for a better future,” he said.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, development partners, senior officials and beneficiary families were also present.
One million houses: the district breakdown
A CM House press statement said the Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) completed 1,007,111 climate-resilient houses across the province.
The district-wise figures show Khairpur completed the most houses at 167,739, followed by Naushahro Feroze with 90,865, Jacobabad with 83,037, Dadu with 79,492 and Qambar Shahdadkot with 74,898.
Larkana recorded 72,357, Shaheed Benazirabad 66,460, Shikarpur 61,143, Ghotki 41,790, Badin 39,721, Sanghar 38,473, Sukkur 31,285, Kashmore 29,480 and Jamshoro 28,364, with other districts taking the total to 1,007,111.
A different approach to rebuilding
The chief minister recalled that after the devastating floods of 2022, Sindh had undertaken the enormous challenge of reconstructing 2.1 million climate-resilient houses for more than 15 million people across 23 districts.
He said that when the PPP chairman asked the provincial government to find a way to house flood-affected families, it accepted the challenge because the people deserved more than promises.
“We chose a different approach. Instead of relying on contractors, we placed families at the centre of reconstruction, empowering them to build their own homes with dignity and ownership,” he said.
Mr Shah said the milestone showed what political commitment, capacity, transparency and community participation could achieve. He said every completed house was geo-tagged, digitally monitored and independently verified at each stage of construction.
He acknowledged the contribution of international development partners, particularly the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank and European Investment Bank. The World Bank had committed $500 million, he said, while the Sindh government had committed $179 million.
The programme now moves beyond housing towards water, sanitation and drainage facilities. “Through nearly $1 billion in combined investments, we aim to extend these essential services to approximately 4,800 villages,” he said.
Women at the centre
The chief minister said women had been placed at the centre, enabling millions in rural Sindh to become homeowners.
“A house registered in a woman’s name is more than property; it is security, dignity and economic independence,” he said.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the promise made to flood-affected families had been kept. “We have fulfilled our promise,” he said, adding that opponents should learn from the PPP how to serve the people instead of engaging in baseless criticism.
The scheme has faced questions. Bilawal has rejected corruption allegations against the housing project and called for an international audit, a position he repeated at the ceremony. He also used the occasion to call for a political reset to face the country’s crisis, arguing that parties should set aside differences and work together.
Families share their stories
One of the most moving segments was the presentation of testimonials by beneficiary families, who shared their experiences of losing their homes in the 2022 floods and rebuilding their lives through the programme.
They expressed satisfaction over receiving financial assistance and building permanent, climate-resilient houses according to their needs, and appreciated the chance to become homeowners and give their children a safer environment.
For many rural women, the programme has also brought ownership, independence and security, as houses are registered in their names.
The chief secretary called the completion of one million houses a landmark achievement for Sindh’s public institutions and development partners. He said the programme showed how coordinated government efforts, modern monitoring and community participation could turn an enormous post-disaster challenge into tangible results.
He said the journey towards 2.1 million homes would continue. “Today, we celebrate one million completed houses. Tomorrow, we continue our journey towards 2.1 million homes and a more resilient Sindh,” he said.
The milestone comes as Sindh continues to deal with the climate pressures behind the disaster. The province recorded a monsoon rainfall deficit this year, while floating agriculture projects are being tested as a way to farm on flood-prone land. The housing programme is the largest single response to the 2022 floods, and its next phase will test whether the same model can deliver water, sanitation and drainage to thousands of villages.
Frequently asked questions
How many houses has Sindh completed?
The Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees has completed 1,007,111 climate-resilient houses across the province.
What is the overall target?
The programme aims to reconstruct 2.1 million climate-resilient houses for more than 15 million people across 23 districts.
Which district completed the most houses?
Khairpur recorded the highest number at 167,739, followed by Naushahro Feroze with 90,865 and Jacobabad with 83,037.
Who funded the programme?
The World Bank committed $500 million and the Sindh government committed $179 million, with support from the Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank and European Investment Bank.
What happens next?
The programme moves beyond housing towards water, sanitation and drainage for about 4,800 villages, through nearly $1 billion in combined investments.
