ISLAMABAD – Securities and Trade Fee of Pakistan (SECP) accepted regulatory relaxations for Non-Banking Microfinance Corporations (NBMFCs), enabling them to take part within the Authorities of Punjab’s flagship housing scheme, Apni Chhat Apna Ghar.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz’s flagship initiative Apni Chhat Apna Ghar initiative is designed to offer inexpensive housing options to low-income households throughout Punjab. By permitting Non-Banking Microfinance Corporations to play direct position within the scheme, Securities and Trade Fee of Pakistan is opening new avenues for underserved communities to entry residence financing — a sector historically uncared for by mainstream monetary establishments.
These microfinance companies are key gamers in monetary companies ecosystem, notably identified for providing microloans and livelihood assist to marginalized communities. With new growth, these establishments can now broaden their companies to incorporate housing finance, tailor-made to satisfy the wants of Pakistan’s most susceptible populations.
“This regulatory easing displays SECP’s dedication to inclusive financial progress, Fee mentioned empowering NBMFCs to increase their attain into inexpensive housing, supporting efforts to uplift underserved communities and stimulate socio-economic growth.
Stakeholders in microfinance and housing sectors welcomed the transfer, noting it should bridge vital financing gaps and convey significant change to 1000’s of low-income households dreaming of residence possession.
‘Apni Zameen Apna Ghar Eligibility 2025
Apni Zameen Apna Ghar scheme was rolled out to offer free residential plots to landless, low-income residents throughout 19 districts of Punjab. The initiative goals to profit people who don’t personal any property, with 2,000 plots to be distributed.
Candidates should be Punjab residents, haven’t any property in Pakistan, earn lower than Rs. 50,000/month, and be registered within the NSER with a PMT rating of 60 or beneath. Functions might be submitted on-line at azag.punjab.gov.pk or offline at native Deputy Commissioner places of work. The venture is being applied by PHATA.
‘Apni chat apna ghar’ scheme apply on-line