Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Lahore to perform groundbreaking for construction of affordable apartments under Naya Pakistan Housing Programme to provide shelter to low-income group.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Naya Pakistan Apartments will be built in the LDA City.

The Prime Minister will also address a gathering after laying the foundation of the housing project.

During the day-long visit to Lahore, the Prime Minister will also chair a meeting to review the measures taken by Punjab government to control prices of essential commodities.

Meanwhile, in a tweet, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said the Prime Minister would lay the foundation stone of 35,000 affordable apartments.

The project consists of residential apartments of varying sizes from 1500 square feet to 650 sqf besides a community park, hospital and Tram service for the residents.