Pakistan, May 1 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially launched the "Apna Ghar Scheme" and announced that he will personally monitor its progress. The initiative aims to help citizens build homes through easy loans and expand affordable housing across the country.

Moreover, the scheme offers loans of up to Rs1 crore on easy terms for eligible applicants. It will be implemented across all provinces, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said the program is designed to reduce the national housing shortage.

In addition, the prime minister directed banks to follow regulations strictly while issuing loans. He warned that negligence would not be tolerated in the implementation process. He also stressed that...