WB team visits 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' beneficiaries
LAHORE: A delegation of the World Bank and the Affordable Housing Team, under the Punjab Affordable Housing Programme, visited houses constructed under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programme in Thokar Niaz Baig and Kahna. The delegation met the beneficiaries and inquired about their experiences regarding the programme. The beneficiaries termed the ACAG Programme a transparent and public-friendly…
A World Bank delegation, part of the Affordable Housing Team, visited houses built under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programme in Thokar Niaz Baig and Kahna. They met beneficiaries and discussed their experiences with the programme. The beneficiaries expressed that the ACAG Programme was transparent and catered well to the public, stating that it fulfilled their dream of owning a house.
They committed to repaying their loans in full and thanked Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for launching the initiative. Provincial Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin welcomed the delegation and highlighted the international recognition of the ACAG Programme’s interest-free loan model, acknowledging the success of Punjab's policies.
He noted that Pakistan received the Scroll of Honour Award under the programme, a source of pride for the country. The minister said Rs301 billion in interest-free loans had been distributed to over 227,000 families, with more than Rs22.5 billion already repaid through instalments. More than 1.596 million applications had been received, underscoring the programme's effectiveness, transparency, and success.
Bilal Yasin affirmed that the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, remains committed to providing homes for ordinary citizens, with access to dignified housing being a top priority.
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