Pakistan, June 12 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to further streamline procedures and speed up loan approvals under the Prime Minister's Apna Ghar Scheme, emphasizing the need to make affordable housing more accessible to deserving citizens across the country.

Chairing a review meeting on the progress of the housing initiative, the prime minister said the strong public response to the scheme was encouraging and demonstrated the growing demand for homeownership opportunities. He noted that continued efforts to improve implementation would help thousands of families achieve the dream of owning a home.

Shehbaz Sharif said the programme's success would not only address housing needs but also stimulate economic act...