Pakistan Raises Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana Loan Ceiling to Rs10m with Uniform 5% Rate to Boost Housing Sector
The Economic Coordination Committee approves major revisions to Pakistan’s Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana scheme, increasing the maximum loan to Rs10m and introducing a uniform 5% end-user rate to expand affordable housing finance and stimulate construction.
Pakistan’s Rabi 2025‑26 Wheat Sowing Slightly Below Target as Agricultural Inputs Surge
Wheat sowing in Pakistan’s Rabi 2025‑26 season reached around 23.1 million acres against a 23.8 million acre target, supported by higher imports of agricultural machinery and strong fertilizer offtake, reflecting robust productivity efforts.