ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: German Ambassador-Designate to Pakistan Alfred Grannas on Wednesday showed keen interest in housing sector of Pakistan and appreciated the efforts of the Secretary Ministry of Housing and Works Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, for his commitment, vision and devotion to promote housing sector.

In a  meeting between Housing and Works Ministry Secretary and German ambassador designate in the ministry, both sides exchanged views on range of bilateral issues of mutual   interest and cooperation.  

Welcoming  the ambassador, Iftikhar Ali Shallwani expressed his  best wishes and apprised him about the ongoing housing projects especially the low cost housing schemes  of  the   ministry  and  initiatives taken to provide shelter  to  the federal government employees and general public.

Secretary also invited ambassador to the upcoming first International Housing Expo in November, which he intends to attend.