Lahore: The government of Punjab, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, continues to extend interest-free loans to eligible families for house construction through the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programme. A total of Rs289.11 billion has been distributed to over 219,000 families, resulting in the completion of more than 126,000 houses, with an additional 61,000 houses currently under construction.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, a recent review meeting led by Secretary Housing Punjab, Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, was held to assess the program’s progress. The meeting, attended by other officials, focused on various aspects such as loan disbursement, house construction, and repayment processes. It was noted that the second installment of loans had been issued to over 169,000 families, with Rs22.15 billion already recovered from beneficiaries.

Secretary Housing Mengal highlighted that the funds recovered through loan repayments are being reinvested to assist other families, in line with Chief Minister Sharif’s vision of providing housing facilities to every deserving family. The Housing Department spokesperson reported that over 2.462 million citizens have registered with the program’s online portal, and more than 1.54 million applications have been received.

The Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programme is designed to offer financial support to deserving families, ensuring they have access to safe and dignified housing.