Target of 50k home loans achieved: CM
She was commenting on the achievement of the target of disbursing loans for more than 50,000 houses by June 2025 under the low-cost housing initiative,
According to official figures, 51,911 home construction loans have been issued so far, amounting to Rs57.9 billion disbursed under the project.
The initiative has already led to the completion of 5,293 houses, now occupied by families, while 41,324 homes are currently under construction across the province. The citizens have been able to apply for home loans online.
CM Maryam Nawaz said, "The Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar project is designed to create genuine ease and empowerment for the people."
She added that every eligible applicant, regardless of political affiliation, is receiving support under the programme.
"We have not only made history, we intend to break our own records," she added. The CM credited the success of the initiative to the vision of PML-N Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.
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