ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated the government’s commitment for inclusive development in the country by mainstreaming the poor and downtrodden segments of society.
Addressing a ceremony related to Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar Housing Finance Scheme in Islamabad on Friday, he said this is the first time that poor and low income families in the country will have their own homes.
The Prime Minister said the project will also uplift the economy as it will give a boom to construction activities in the country.
The Prime Minister, on the occasion, handed over keys of houses to people getting loans from banks for construction of houses.
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He also distributed letters of appreciation to the banks showing remarkable performance in issuance of loans.
Earlier speaking on the occasion, Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin said this initiative will enable poor and low income families fulfil the dream of having their own homes.
Governor State Bank of Pakistan Reza Baqir said the banks have granted approval to 109 billion rupees for this project while 32 billion rupees have been disbursed so. Communication initiative like Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar Meri Kahani –a series of testimonials of MPMG beneficiaries have also been instrumental in encouraging others to apply.
