Credit Cannot Build Cities: How Far Housing Finance Can Really Go in Pakistan
Pakistan’s expanded housing finance scheme aims to boost homeownership, but structural constraints in lending, land systems, and capital markets limit its long-term impact.
SBP Increases Loan Limit for Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana Housing Scheme to Rs10 Million
The federal government and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) expand the “Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana” scheme, raising the loan limit to Rs10m and eligible house size to 10 Marla.

