ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) spokesperson for Economic Affairs, Dr Farrukh Saleem on Friday said more than 150,000 application forms were obtained by the people, in the first two days, after the announcement of a housing scheme by PTI government, for providing shelter to federal government employees.

A large number of people wanted to have their own house and for that, they had shown great interest in the housing scheme, he stated while talking to a private news channel.

Huge funds would be required for construction of the five million houses, during the five years period, he said.

To a query about rising debt, he said the previous governments were responsible for damaging the country's economy.

Expressing concern over using a massive amount for Nelum-Jhelum, Nandipur power projects and metro bus services in Punjab, he said the previous governments should justify the utilization of billions of rupees extra money in those projects.

To another question Dr Farrukh Saleem said that many Chinese companies were keen to invest in the housing sector launched by PTI government for providing shelter to low income group.

Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP), Nafeesa Shah said there was a need to build houses in Pakistan. She stressed that present government should explain the policy for completing the mega housing project.

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Muhammad Zubair said there was a big demand for houses in the country.