housing minister

Govt officials illegally occupied 128 houses: Minister

Government officials and employees have illegally occupied some 128 houses or residences across the country, Housing and Public Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain tells Parliament.

Saudi appoints housing minister from private sector

Saudi Arabia appoints a housing minister with a background as a real estate developer, strengthening a trend towards giving top government jobs to people from the private sector as the kingdom grapples with economic and social welfare issues.