Meezan Bank surpasses Rs3bn financing under govt’s GHTA programme

KARACHI: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding affordable housing finance, particularly for salaried individuals, Meezan Bank has surpassed Rs 3.05 billion in cumulative disbursements under the Government of Pakistan’s flagship affordable housing initiative, Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Programme-Ghar Ho Tu Apna (GHTA).

Through its Easy Home financing solution, the Bank has helped 490 families realise their dream of home ownership through 100 percent Shariah-compliant financing, supporting the Government’s vision of promoting affordable housing and greater financial inclusion.

The milestone reflects the growing preference for Meezan Bank’s Shariah-compliant housing finance solutions and the Bank’s continued commitment to making home ownership more accessible through ethical, transparent and customer-centric financing. Leveraging its nationwide branch network and dedicated housing finance teams, Meezan Bank continues to play a leading role in advancing affordable housing across Pakistan.

Building on this momentum, the Bank has approved more than 3,000 housing finance applications under the GHTA Programme, representing a cumulative approved financing amount exceeding PKR 22.557 billion. This strong pipeline underscores the increasing demand for Shariah-compliant housing finance and positions the Bank for significant future disbursements as customers complete the property acquisition process.

Commenting on the achievement, Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Group Head – Consumer Finance & Digital Banking, Meezan Bank, said that surpassing PKR 3 billion in disbursements under the Ghar Ho Tu Apna Programme reflects the trust our customers place in us and our commitment to providing authentic Shariah-compliant housing finance.

With more than 3,000 approved applications in the pipeline, we remain committed to supporting the Government’s affordable housing agenda and enabling thousands more Pakistani families to own a home through ethical Islamic financing, he added.

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