Pakistan, June 1 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, chairing a comprehensive meeting here on Saturday, reviewed the proposals for regularizing illegal housing societies in the province.

During the meeting, the CM emphasized the need for swift, lawful regularization to provide relief to the public and ensure transparency in property dealings. "The housing schemes that have already been developed should be regularized at the earliest in accordance with the law, so that the public may be protected from further hardship," the CM said. She candidly acknowledged the role of government departments in the unchecked spread of illegal housing societies, stating, "These schemes were established in collusion with officials of relevant dep...