Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Scheme Gets 1.7 Million Registrations
Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar Scheme Gets Over 1.7 Million Registrations, Wins International Recognition
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LAHORE, November 3, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s flagship housing initiative, Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar, has received an overwhelming response from the public, with more than 1.7 million people registering for the programme. The scheme has also earned recognition from international institutions.
A special meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reviewed the progress and performance of the housing initiative, highlighting significant achievements in loan distribution, house construction and financial recovery.
According to the briefing, more than 225,000 loans have been disbursed under the programme, while 128,718 houses have been completed. Additionally, 171,597 beneficiaries have received the second instalment of their loans to continue construction work.
Construction of another 62,600 houses is nearing completion, reflecting the programme’s ongoing expansion and implementation across Punjab.
The meeting was also informed that the scheme had achieved an impressive loan recovery rate of 97.6 percent, with Rs22.29 billion recovered through instalment payments.
During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz approved inviting fresh applications for the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar programme and directed the concerned departments to ensure timely completion of the remaining targets.
The meeting also reviewed progress on the Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat initiative. The application process for this programme has been completed, with 3,055 applicants receiving loans worth Rs1.216 billion.
Construction and expansion work on 532 houses under the initiative has also been completed.
The chief minister instructed officials to accelerate implementation, maintain progress and ensure that all project targets are achieved within the stipulated timeframe.
The latest figures highlight the growing scale of Punjab’s flagship housing programme, which aims to help eligible families secure better housing opportunities through financial assistance.
