PM Shehbaz directs banks to expand lending to farmers, SMEs, and housing sector
Most outlets led with the directive from Prime Minister Shehbaz to banks and financial institutions to increase lending to farmers, SMEs, and the housing sector. The Express Tribune and Dunya News also highlighted specific initiatives, such as the Apna Ghar Scheme and the Rs200bn lending targets under the Access to Finance Plan, respectively. ARY News (English) focused on the role of banks in supporting these sectors but did not mention specific figures or programs.
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PM Shehbaz reviews loans for key sectors
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged banks to expand financing for farmers, SMEs and housing. He said wider access to loans remains important for economic development. The prime minister also assured support for banks that significantly increase financing opportunities. He made the remarks while chairing a meeting on the Access to Finance Plan 2026-28. The […]
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Prime Minister orders banks to boost lending to farmers, SMEs, housing sector
PM directs banks to boost lending to farmers, SMEs, and housing. New plan targets Rs2 trillion each for agriculture and small businesses by 2028.
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Banks should play role in extending loans to farmers, SMEs: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the banks and financial institutions should play their role in extending loans to farmers, SMEs and the housing sector.
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PM Sharif urges banks, financial institutions to extend loans to farmers, SMEs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasizes the vital role of banks in extending loans to farmers and the housing sector.
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PM Shehbaz urges banks to expand loans for farmers, SMEs and housing sector
PM Shehbaz urges banks to expand financing for farmers, SMEs and affordable housing, reviewing Rs200bn lending targets under Access to Finance Plan.
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PM Shehbaz urges banks to boost lending to farmers, SMEs and housing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed banks and financial institutions to increase lending to farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the housing sector, stressing the need to expand access to finance for key segments of the economy. The development came during a review meeting held regarding the Access to Finance Plan 2026-28 under the chairmanship of PM Shehbaz. T...
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PM Shehbaz directs banks to expand financing for agriculture, SMEs, housing
PMO says 147,504 applications have so far been received under Apna Ghar Scheme
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