Meezan Bank approves over Rs31bn under Ghar Ho Tu Apna programme

Business Recorder reported that Meezan Bank has cleared home-loan requests valued at over Rs31.45 billion, covering 4,424 files lodged under the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Programme, also called Ghar Ho Tu Apna (GHTA). The lender, which ranks among Pakistan's biggest commercial banks, described these sanctioned files as a sizeable pipeline expected to generate more disbursements once borrowers select properties and finish paperwork.

Disbursements under the scheme have already topped Rs4 billion, helping roughly 650 households edge toward home ownership. Activity surged in August 2026, when the bank paid out roughly Rs2.2 billion in one month, which accounts for over half of the total so far.

Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Group Head Consumer Finance, said the approvals reflect strong appetite for affordable, Shariah-compliant housing loans, and the bank now aims to convert the pipeline into homes for thousands more customers. Meezan added that it will keep supporting the government's goal of widening access to affordable housing.