Pakistan

CM Punjab Maryam distributes cheques under Asaan Karobar scheme

Published by
Web Desk

LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz has distributed cheques under the Asaan Karobar Scheme in Lahore today (Monday).

Addressing the ceremony, CM Punjab said that within a month of the launch of the scheme, interest-free loans ranging from Rs 1 million to Rs 30 million are being provided to the youth, which will facilitate entrepreneurship.

Highlighting the economic improvement, she said that after seven to eight years, Pakistan’s financial conditions and standard of living are improving.

Stressing the importance of financial access, she said that more than 185,000 applications have been received for loans up to Rs 1 million, while 71,000 applications have been submitted for loans up to Rs 30 million.

She said that so far 13,000 people have benefited from housing loans under the Apna Ghar Scheme.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Gold prices drop by Rs5,600 per tola in Pakistan

KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan have been reduced to Rs 424,136 following a reduction…

5 minutes ago

When will Safar moon be sighted? SUPARCO predicts

ISLAMABAD: According to Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the new moon of…

57 minutes ago

11 died as house collapses in Kohat after heavy rains

KOHAT: A residential house collapsed due to heavy rain in the Malgin area of ​​Lachi…

1 hour ago

Alternative to the Strait of Hormuz Ready: UAE Decides to Build New Port

ABU DHUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has prepared a plan to establish a new multi-purpose port…

2 hours ago

Afghan Women’s refugee team could Play International matches by 2030

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering plans that could allow the Afghan women's…

2 hours ago

US-Iran tensions spark fears of fuel price hike in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have once again unsettled global oil…

3 hours ago