KARACHI: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding affordable housing finance, particularly for salaried individuals, Meezan Bank, <a href="https://middleeastdaily.net/oicci-members-invest-us23bn-in-<a href="https://middleeastdaily.net/lucky-investments-achieves-pakistans-highest-am1-asset-manager-rating/”>pakistan-outpacing-decade-long-net-fdi/”>Pakistan’s Premier Islamic Bank, has surpassed PKR 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 realize their dream of home ownership through 100% 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:
“Affordable home ownership is one of Meezan Bank’s key strategic priorities. 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.”
As Pakistan’s Premier Islamic Bank, Meezan Bank remains committed to expanding access to affordable housing through innovative, customer-centric and 100% Shariah-compliant financial solutions. By continuously strengthening its housing finance portfolio, the Bank is playing a meaningful role in supporting Pakistan’s housing sector while creating long-term value for individuals, families and the broader economy